Zendaya grabbed attention at the New York City premiere of The Odyssey on Tuesday, July 14, with a striking red carpet look inspired by an angelic theme. The actor arrived at the AMC Lincoln Square Theater wearing a custom white gown from French fashion house Matières Fécales. The outfit stood out because of its dramatic design, making it one of the most talked about looks of the evening.
The floor length white gown featured an asymmetrical strapless neckline that gave it a modern touch. The highlight of the outfit was its large angel wings attached at the back, creating a bold and eye catching look. The dress also included a feather inspired train that flowed behind her as she walked the red carpet, adding movement and elegance. Zendaya paired the gown with classic white pointed toe pumps, but this time the shoes featured a sculptural heel that gave the overall look a unique finish.
She kept the rest of her styling simple to let the outfit remain the focus. Zendaya wore her hair in a loose fishtail braid that fell down her back, with soft strands framing her face. Her makeup was natural, giving her a fresh appearance, while long floral inspired diamond earrings from Chopard added a touch of sparkle. Her longtime stylist, Law Roach, styled the complete look and later shared a video of the outfit on Instagram.
Earlier the same day, Zendaya stepped out in another elegant outfit before the premiere. She wore a flowing nude Grecian style gown from Pamela Rolland. According to a press release, the outfit was described as “an antique gold pleated silk chiffon Grecian gown from the Fall 2026 Runway Collection.” The soft and flowing design offered a completely different but equally graceful look.
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Zendaya has continued to match her fashion choices with the theme of The Odyssey during the film’s promotional events. On Monday, July 13, she wore a white Alberta Ferretti Spring Summer 2008 dress with gold embellishments and paired it with Sophia Webster gladiator high heels. She also appeared to wear her natural curls styled into a short curly bob.
In Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of The Odyssey, Zendaya plays Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and war. Tom Holland plays Telemachus. Holland recently confirmed that the couple are now married.
Based on the ancient Greek epic by Homer, The Odyssey follows King Odysseus as he returns home after 10 years of war. The story, believed to have been written around 750 to 850 BC, includes several Greek gods and has been translated into English more than 100 times. The Odyssey is scheduled to release in theatres on July 17.