Zendaya’s Challengers Press Tour: See Every Look So Far
The year’s undisputed red-carpet queen, Zendaya, continues to serve look after look on the press tour for her new tennis drama, Challengers, and her latest hairstyle perfectly combines preppy athleticism with classic femininity.
For the UK premiere on April 10, the star wore her currently honey-blonde hair in a high ponytail that was then braided, bringing to mind the equally fierce and formidable Katniss Everdeen. But while a middle school horse girl would have tied a ribbon at the tip of the braid, Zendaya’s white ribbon bow is artfully tied around the base, framing the star’s face and giving her a low-key kind of white tiara.
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And, of course, she dressed on theme. The Vogue cover girl’s outfits have been beyond literal during this press tour, with tennis balls on her shoes and other fun details making the most of every promotional opportunity. Here’s everything she’s worn so far:
UK premiere, April 10: Custom Thom Browne and Bulgari jewelry
Crossed racquets cover this white sequined gown with a preppy collar and athletic mesh detailing.
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Photo call, Rome, April 8: Custom Loewe dress and shoes
We thought tennis shoes were sneakers, but no, these are tennis shoes.
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Rome premiere, April 8: Custom Calvin Klein skirt suit, Bulgari jewels, Louis Vuitton shoes
The serve that skipped the shirt.
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Paris premiere, April 6: Custom Louis Vuitton and Bulgari jewelry
Did someone say âtennis whitesâ?
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Photo call, Paris, April 6: Louis Vuitton spring-summer 2013 ready-to-wear
Green like the ball with a chessboard, hinting at the mind games to come.
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Photo call, Paris, April 6: vintage Louis Vuitton
Law Roach reportedly pulled this archival look from a vintage shop in Paris.
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Photo call, Sydney, March 27: custom LaCoste
An actual tennis-wear brand! See it here.
Press event, Sydney, March 27: K-Way
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Press event, Sydney, March 26: Elisabetta Franchi
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Australian premiere, March 26: custom Loewe
Did you know this movie is about tennis?
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Womenâs singles finals of BNP Paribas tournament, Indian Wells, California, March 17: Louis Vuitton skirt and jacket, Urban Outfitters tank top
The jacket and skirt are actually from separate collections, and the slight differences keep it from looking like a costume. (She’s pictured here with the women’s world number one, Iga Swiatek.)
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