Zendaya’s ‘The Odyssey’ Premiere Gown Arrived Straight From Paris Runway
Zendaya has established herself as a red carpet icon, and her latest appearance during ‘The Odyssey’ press tour was no exception. The actress has been juggling her role in this Greek mythology epic alongside her ongoing promotion for Spider-Man, with each event showcasing a unique fashion statement.
On Monday night in London, the stakes were higher than ever. Zendaya made a stunning entrance at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square for the world premiere of ‘The Odyssey’, accompanied by her husband Tom Holland and co-stars such as Anne Hathaway, Matt Damon, and Lupita Nyong’o, marking her third international stop in the film’s promotional journey.
What made this moment particularly remarkable was the gown’s rapid transition from runway to red carpet. Zendaya donned a Schiaparelli Haute Couture dress from Daniel Roseberry’s Fall 2026 collection, which had just graced the Paris runway earlier that same day before being swiftly transported across the English Channel for the premiere.
The gown showcased a sculptural white porcelain bodice with a daring waistline, complemented by a long ombré skirt adorned with thousands of cascading beads transitioning from ivory to silver. Built-in lighting within the gown gave Zendaya an ethereal glow on the carpet, perfectly reflecting her role as the goddess Athena in Christopher Nolan’s film.
Stylist Law Roach was instrumental in making this happen, attending the Schiaparelli show in Paris and personally transporting the gown to London. He shared the experience in a video, explaining that he flew in the night before and had a private jet ready to ensure the dress arrived on time.
Roach completed the look with pale gold Christian Louboutin pumps, a layered diamond collar necklace from Chopard, and styled Zendaya’s hair in a Grecian rope braid that echoed her character’s mythological roots. This isn’t the first time they’ve pulled a dress straight from the runway, having done something similar during a recent Louis Vuitton Cruise show appearance.
This look continues a recurring theme throughout Zendaya’s ‘The Odyssey’ press tour, which has prominently featured white dresses with draped detailing and golden accents. The goddess-inspired styling and the timing of the Schiaparelli reveal made this outfit feel like a deliberate extension of her onscreen character rather than just another red carpet appearance.
Zendaya wasn’t done after the Schiaparelli moment. She later changed into a Valentino piece from the brand’s Fall 2026 collection, designed by Alessandro Michele, featuring a cropped green bodice resembling laurel leaves connected to a flowing gray skirt with torso cutouts.
This second look maintained the Grecian theme while shifting the color palette, moving from sculptural white to a more earthy, textured silhouette. Together, the two outfits created a narrative for the premiere, illustrating Zendaya’s character’s evolution from a marble statue to something more connected to nature.
With ‘The Odyssey’ set to release on July 17 and many press events still ahead, it’s safe to say Zendaya’s fashion team has more goddess-inspired looks ready for the film’s rollout.
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