Zendaya, wearing Louis Vuitton, turned heads with her look at the premiere of "The Odyssey" in Paris (photo)
Zendaya has once again proven that she is one of the leading icons of contemporary fashion. At the premiere of the film *The Odyssey* in Paris, the actress appeared in an exclusive Louis Vuitton ensemble that took nearly a month of continuous work to create.
Her outfit combined delicacy, antique motifs, and high fashion. This look is already being called one of the most spectacular on the red carpet this summer.
For the premiere of Christopher Nolan’s new film, Zendaya chose a dress created especially for her by the Louis Vuitton fashion house under the direction of creative director Nicolas Ghesquière.
The centerpiece was a long, snow-white, straight-cut dress with a deep neckline. The designers left the central part of the dress open from the bust to the waist, giving the look a modern yet very elegant feel. Another highlight was the high slit on the leg, which added a sense of lightness as she moved, while the long train trailed beautifully behind the actress.
Over the dress, Zendaya wore a short, long-sleeved bolero. It was adorned with layered, wavy ruffles and lace, which added volume and a romantic touch to the look. It was this detail that made the outfit resemble the costumes of heroines from ancient myths. The entire look was all white. The actress complemented it with matching satin pumps, without overloading the ensemble with unnecessary details.
The only eye-catching accessories were Messika jewelry—a chunky necklace, stud earrings, and several rings. They merely emphasized the elegance of the look without distracting from the dress itself. Louis Vuitton revealed that it took about 800 hours of handwork to create this couture ensemble. The artisans meticulously crafted every detail by hand, from the draping of the fabric to the lace trim on the bolero.
The look also continued the main theme of the press tour for the film *The Odyssey*. Over the past few days, Zendaya, together with her longtime stylist Lowe Roach, has been selecting outfits inspired by Ancient Greece. Lightweight fabrics, sculptural silhouettes, and light colors echo the atmosphere of the film, which is based on Homer’s famous poem.
Zendaya has long been one of Louis Vuitton’s leading muses. In 2023, she became an official ambassador for the French fashion house and has since regularly appeared in its advertising campaigns and on the red carpet. She was the face of the iconic Capucines bag and starred in the campaign celebrating the anniversary of the brand’s famous monogram pattern. Lately, the actress has also frequently chosen looks from Givenchy, Schiaparelli, and Valentino, but Louis Vuitton remains one of her main fashion partners.
The film *The Odyssey*, directed by Christopher Nolan, is based on Homer’s epic poem of the same name. Matt Damon plays the lead role of Odysseus. The film’s world premiere is scheduled for July 17, and Zendaya’s fashion appearances have already become an integral part of its promotional campaign, according to WWD.
