Zendaya’s Daring Liquid Gold Ensemble in New York Stuns During ‘The Odyssey’ Press Tour
Zendaya has transformed the ‘Odyssey’ press tour into a near-permanent fashion showcase, with New York City being the latest highlight. Throughout the week, the actress and her stylist Law Roach have made each appearance a unique fashion statement, rarely repeating a silhouette.
This week’s looks have ranged from a gladiator-inspired Alberta Ferretti gown worn while signing autographs to a breezy white Jacquemus dress featuring ab-baring cutouts. Even during casual outings, Zendaya has maintained her fashion-forward approach, stepping out in a cropped white tank top and wide-leg jeans while navigating paparazzi in Tribeca.
However, this week, Roach unveiled what could be the boldest look of the New York leg. Zendaya was seen in a head-to-toe Jitrois ensemble made entirely of liquid gold leather, which immediately distinguished itself from her other outfits by showcasing a daring amount of skin.
The custom outfit featured Jitrois’ Massai Minoray Champagne Stretch Lambskin Leather Top paired with the matching Newton Leather Skirt, both crafted from a luxurious champagne-colored lambskin. The sleeveless halter top hugged her figure in a sculpted, high-neck design, complete with horizontal ribbed detailing that created an armor-like effect while maintaining a soft metallic sheen.
The skirt complemented the ensemble with a high-waisted, floor-length silhouette, featuring an asymmetrical slit that dramatically ascended above the thigh. This combination lent the outfit a sleek, sculptural quality that embraced a modern edge, contrasting with the softer, flowing Grecian gowns she wore earlier in the tour, while still connecting to the metallic, statue-like theme that has characterized her looks throughout the promotional run.
This moment aligns with a broader trend in Zendaya’s approach to this press tour, where even brief appearances outside hotels or on the way to other events are treated with the same level of intention as formal red carpet appearances. Roach has drawn from an impressively diverse range of labels during the New York leg alone, transitioning from Alberta Ferretti’s archival Spring 2008 collection to Jacquemus, and now into the sculptural realm of Jitrois in just a few days.
Fans have noted how consistently Zendaya has managed to connect each outfit to her portrayal of the goddess Athena, even as the specific silhouettes vary dramatically from one appearance to the next. The gold Jitrois look, in particular, has garnered attention online for pushing this theme into a bolder, more overtly sensual direction than many of her earlier press appearances.
This versatility has become a signature for Zendaya and Roach during this campaign, with each city treated as a fresh runway rather than a mere stop on a promotional tour. Paris showcased couture flown in overnight, London embraced full bridal white, and New York has already cycled through gladiator glamour, breezy minimalism, and now sculpted metallic leather—all within a single week.
‘The Odyssey’ premiered in theaters on July 17, following preview screenings the night before, and stars Zendaya as Athena alongside Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, and Charlize Theron.
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