Zendaya – The “Red Carpet Queen” shines elegantly at the “Dune 2” premiere
May
After a long silence on the glamorous red carpets, the “queen” of the red carpet officially returned, asserting her position with a visually stunning fashion feast at the premieres of “Dune 2.”
With a similar allure to traditional physical runways, the “fashion arena” on the red carpet always captivates viewers, urging them to focus intently to admire and analyze the strategically invested appearances of attending stars. Unlike any specific sequence like the icy models on dazzling runways, the red carpet becomes enticing due to the excitement of cheering crowds, the vibrancy of the media encircling with blinding flashlights, and especially the array of expressions showcasing the individualities of attending celebrities. Moreover, the red carpet helps make the eloquent design languages, creative masterpieces of designers, more understandable and significantly more tangible, rather than “abstract,” vague as when draped on the unrealistic body shapes of models.
As a focal point of the fashion world’s attention, the red carpet runway is chosen by many stars to polish their reputations, especially to assert their positions in the fashion world. Zendaya, a talented young actress, has always been one of the fashion icons who make red carpet fashion parties interesting.
From her roles in films to her contributions to the fashion industry, the “Spider-Man’s girlfriend” is one of the talented young actresses in Hollywood, a shining face always bringing the most remarkable breakthroughs in the realm of fashion. Partnering with her “companion,” stylist Law Roach, through every red carpet, every front row seat of prestigious shows, Zendaya has been clandestinely acknowledged by the fashion world as the “new generation red carpet queen” or whispered with the title of the specialist in challenging fashion styles. Her recent “return to the scene” during the press tour for the movie “Dune” once again proves the profound influence of the actress in the realm of fashion.
After a period of silence, temporarily away from prestigious red carpets, yielding the spotlight to many emerging “red carpet fashion icons,” appearing only occasionally at shows of close designers, Zendaya marks her return at the premieres of “Dune: Part two.” From the first part, “Dune” has been praised and recognized by both film critics and fans as a science fiction masterpiece. Not only the impressive storyline, but “Dune” also made many fashion editors stay up late to analyze the unique fashion appearances, especially the conceptually harmonious appearances of the cast during the promotional press tour. And perhaps Zendaya’s red carpet fashion style once again steals the spotlight.
The first part of “Dune” left many fans “unsatisfied” because Zendaya appeared only briefly for about 7 minutes. However, in return, the audience was compensated with a series of visually stunning red carpet fashion stories of the actress during the promotional tour. Before the character Chani (portrayed by Zendaya) could appear more in the second part, the audience’s anticipation was rewarded with a creatively crafted fashion feast that overwhelmed and enchanted the hearts of many.
Reuniting with the “image architect” Law Roach, the duo set new rules for red carpet fashion. It is an exclusive excavation into the long-standing archives of legendary fashion houses, an unlimited fashion play, and a special encounter between cinema and fashion. Not just choosing the most luxurious outfits for Zendaya, pairing the actress with unique styles unlike anyone else, Law Roach indirectly depicted the portrait of the character Chani, placing Zendaya in her own fashion galaxy with the most suitable fashion language. Law Roach shifted the earth-tone palette and the mysterious science fiction spirit of the fictional desert planet “Arrakis” into a wardrobe filled with futuristic silhouettes in characteristic black, brown, and gray hues, combined with bold warrior-like shapes.
In the pre-promotional events, notably when Zendaya and the cast of “Dune” appeared at the Comic Con film discussion in São Paulo, Brazil, Law Roach and Zendaya successfully made a statement with a white dress consisting of a basic white button-up shirt on top and a twisted dress below, highlighted by a surreal lobster attached at the center. That design is from the Schiaparelli Spring-Summer 2024 collection. According to Law Roach, this appearance mimics the strange creatures on the fiery desert planet Arrakis.
Later, the talented actress became the center of attention for all media lenses when appearing on the Jimmy Kimmel Live! show with co-star Austin Butler. Zendaya impressed many with a sleek leather outfit from The Attico. From the slicked-back hair to the neatly tucked bun, the unbuttoned top revealing the waist, to the randomly pleated trousers, Zendaya fully embodied the resilient and powerful spirit of a true warrior.
At the first press tour event in Mexico, Zendaya lived up to fans’ expectations with a gown bearing a strong avant-garde spirit, unpredictable and full of whimsical charm. The custom design was by the emerging designer Torishéju Dumi in London. With a neat bun hairstyle, light makeup that relinquished all the spotlight to the intricately wrapped fabric details of the dress, accentuated by unique spherical hand clasps and daring cold and hot color layers.
Also in Mexico, at the Fan Event appearance, Zendaya continued to impress with a masterpiece from Bottega Veneta customized by Matthieu Blazy. The design was dyed entirely in a luxurious chocolate brown, consisting of a short-sleeved blazer with a plunging neckline down to the chest, combined with a long, sharply slit dress and a high-quality leather belt. Different from the similar design worn by models on the runway or even Kendall Jenner on the street, Law Roach made a new breakthrough by removing the leather portion in the middle to mimic the treacherous, dangerous terrain in the movie context (through a mitre-cut line), while also helping Zendaya showcase her stunning body contours.
From city to city, Zendaya caused a sensation that kept the fashion world restless. Arriving in the world’s most famous fashion capital – Paris, posing in front of the Eiffel Tower, Zendaya showcased grandeur from architecture to sophistication in fashion here in a brand new dress from Alaïa Fall 2024. It was a masterpiece with an intricately sculpted spiral design, starting from one side and ending at the sharp chevron hem. Just appeared on the runway not long ago, the dress named La Robe Spirale from Alaïa immediately made the fashion world ponder how to wear it. Without much thought, Zendaya and Law Roach immediately provided a convincing answer. To make that outstanding dress shine brightly, displaying all its intricate lines, Law Roach also simplified the accessories, makeup, and hair styling exponentially.
This press tour was also an opportunity for Zendaya to demonstrate her affection, self-respect for the brands she represents. At the Paris press tour, Zendaya chose Louis Vuitton to fully showcase the futuristic spirit in the sci-fi blockbuster she stars in. The fashion house custom-made a two-piece outfit for the actress, consisting of a cropped top with a scarf-like collar and a floor-sweeping voluminous skirt. To mix and match harmoniously with the gold color like the sun on the desert ground, Zendaya opted for a monochrome makeup look matching the dress’s color with a unique blurred eye makeup, and a pair of exquisite snake-shaped bracelets from Bulgari.
Earlier, when newly appointed as the new ambassador for Louis Vuitton
