We all know that Zendaya is one of the queens of thematic dressing; it is often what makes her red carpet appearances feel so engaging. Yet, if you are anything like me, you likely rolled your eyes when she stepped onto the red carpet for the LA premiere of The Drama.
Why?
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Because this Vivienne Westwood bridal gown felt far too obvious for the occasion.
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Yes, the story of her dipping into her own archive is incredibly charming. She first wore this Vivienne Westwood gown 11 years ago to her first Oscars back in 2015, and that full-circle moment should have landed with more impact, but I am tired of this silhouette and her repeated reliance on white.
And while I do like the look itself – the draping is elegant and the fit is beautiful – the bridal reference feels so on-the-nose that it takes away from the overall impact.
Law Roach is often hailed as one of the top stylists, but this feels pretty basic by that standard.
Many of you found Margot Robbie’s Wuthering Heights press tour overly heavy on thematic dressing, but I was completely taken by that storytelling. At least that approach felt committed and immersive from start to finish.
This, however, feels predictable to the tenth degree, and the execution comes across as overly safe rather than memorable.
The soft glam and side-swept bob elevate the the mood, but this is a rare “just ok” moment Zendaya for me. I expected much more, but maybe that is on me. But I just don’t want another mostly white press tour, we’ve been there for Challengers.
Chopard jewels completed her look.
With the press tour centred on “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue,” she can tick off “old,” and we will wait for the others.
Stylist: Law Roach.
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