Zendaya's Tennis-Themed Gown Is The Hottest Red Carpet Look Of The Year

Renowned for her unparalleled sense of style, Hollywood star Zendaya continually captivates with her bold and distinctive style choices. Whether she’s stunning in transparent robot couture from Mugler or gracefully embracing traditional Indian saree, Zendaya consistently mesmerises with her fashion prowess. Now, she’s once again setting trends with her latest eye-catching ensemble: a shimmering green gown adorned with a playful tennis motif at the movie premier for her upcoming film Challengers in Sydney, Australia.

Deciphering Zendaya’s latest ensemble, the spotlight falls on a radiant green gown meticulously crafted by Loewe. Beginning delicately with slender shoulder straps, it gracefully descends into a daring V-neckline, a low back, shimmering with elegance. Yet, it’s the unexpected twist that truly sets it apart. Across the gown’s front, a striking silhouette emerges— a tennis player poised mid-action, racket raised, poised to strike a ball—meticulously detailed across Zendaya’s torso. As the eye follows the garment, a subtle yet daring slit is seen, adding a touch of allure to the ensemble.

In complementing this breathtaking ensemble, a minimalist approach highlights Zendaya’s innate style. Dangling Bulgari earrings added a touch of sophistication, while her footwear choice—a pair of sparkling green pointed-toe pumps which perfectly echoed the gown’s hue.

Her hair, elegantly swept up, is adorned with coquettish side-swept bangs, framing her face with effortless grace.

In the realm of makeup, Zendaya effortlessly exudes glamour, captivating all who behold her gaze. Shimmering eyeshadow, reflecting the gown’s sparkle, added a touch of enchantment to her eyes, while bold kohl-rimmed eyes and voluminous mascara-coated lashes enhanced their allure. To complete the look, a nude lipstick shade perfectly balanced the overall aesthetic, allowing her natural beauty to shine. A final touch of luminous highlighter added a dewy glow, elevating Zendaya’s final appearance.

Behind this bold creation stands the visionary stylist Law Roach, renowned for his ability to weave magic into Zendaya’s wardrobe. Here, he seamlessly intertwines fashion with narrative, hinting at Zendaya’s forthcoming venture. Just as he previously crafted a Spider-Man-themed gown for the promotion of “Spider-Man: No Way Home” and a robotic suit for “Dune: Part Two,” and many more, Roach once again infuses creativity into Zendaya’s attire.

This tennis-themed attire serves as a nod to Zendaya’s upcoming project, “Challengers,” where she portrays a tennis prodigy-turned-coach against the backdrop of a high-stakes championship event.

At the premiere, Zendaya reportedly remarked about Challengers, saying, “I wouldn’t even call it a sports movie. It’s a very complicated character piece. It’s sexy, it’s fun, it’s interesting in all these different ways, but it almost uses tennis as a metaphor for a lot of other things.”