With the last premiere for ‘Challengers’ wrapping in LA this week, where we got two red carpet looks from Zendaya, the actress is now in the press junket phase of her promo tour before the film’s release on in the UK on April 24, and in the US on April 26 (hopefully we get a Blake Lively-esqe 9 looks in one day marathon in New York next week).
Last night, the actress made a guest appearance on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ where she talked about traveling all over the world promoting films, Jimmy winning money betting on her to win ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ her family seeing the love scenes from ‘Challengers,’ playing tennis in the film, and being memeable because she has a very expressive face.
I know that many of you are breathing a massive sigh of relief to see that Zendaya is not wearing white.
Considering that her stylist is Law Roach, expectations for her promo tours, or any event is always high, and some have felt that the all-white run was either too safe, too obvious, too literal and/or too lazy.
Law said in a recent interview with Vogue, “We Don’t Borrow – We Buy,” as he alleged that brands weren’t willing to lend Zendaya clothing at the start of her career.
And this is something that I have heard a stylist say in the past. One told me that during an awards season, when it started to become apparent that an actress was going to be cleaning up in the best actress category, the “no’s” months prior, were quickly shifting to “yes’s.” His exact words mimicking the situation were, “oh, so she’s going to win win,” and then the dresses started pouring in.
I’m referencing Law’s interview to say that the tour budget for ‘Dune’ won’t be the same for ‘Challengers.’
Much like a promo tour for a Marvel film, won’t be the same Netflix film.
What I love about this latest outing from Zendaya is that it’s another archive look with a link to her film without being a white dress, or a dress with a tennis ball applique this time around.
Her grey blazer hails from the Spring 1992 Ralph Lauren Collection.
What’s the connection to the film?
Polo Ralph Lauren is the official partner of The All England Lawn Tennis Club, outfitting all Wimbledon on-court officials.
So, this look was serving up umpire chic – sans skirt or trousers.
I’m glad both the tie and pocket square were kept from the original look – worn by the beautiful Yasmeen Ghauri, who inspired Zendaya’s custom Prada look from the 2023 NAACP Image Awards.
The white pumps?
What can I say? While there has been a heavy reliance on these Christian Louboutin So Kate pumps, they have not looked out of place with any of her looks.
I went to the press day of another shoe brand recently, and we were talking about shoes for the red carpet, and they told me that shoes are often the stylist’s last thought, so relying on one could either be a necessity, or to make life easier, especially when travelling.
Stylist: Law Roach. Hair Stylist: Ursula Stephen. Makeup Artist: Ernesto Casillas.
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