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 each outfit has perfectly combined preppy athleticism with classic femininity. It’s called commitment to the 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 (think a feathery tail) making the most of every promotional opportunity.
Here’s everything she’s worn so far.
Law Roach’s Instagram, April 26: custom Celia Kritharioti
On April 26, Zendaya’s longtime creative partner and stylist Law Roach showed off the custom Challengers poster dress by designer Celia Kritharioti. Yes, the long-sleeve sequin dress features the iconic image of Zendaya’s character Tashi looking at her boys Patrick (Josh O’Connor) and Art (Mike Faist) through a pair of pink sunglasses as they wade in a pool. What better way to mark the film’s release date than wearing your own face?
“[Challengers movie] but make it FASHION,” Roach captioned his post, which also featured a look at the deconstructed dress pattern. “Tashi Made Her Wear It.”
You probably recognize Kritharioti as the same designer who created Zendaya’s plunging green tennis ball gown for the LA premiere after party. More on that in a minute.
New York City, April 24: vintage dress and Gianvito Rossi heels
Z ended another long press day at Zero Bond wearing a vintage shiffon dress and cropped jacket set from the 1930s. “Thank you @luxurylaw for seeing the beauty in this piece,” Sweet Disorder Vintage captioned an image of Zendaya wearing the sheer look. “It is a 1930s dress set found in an old trunk that I hand-dyed the perfect shade of green.”
New York City, April 24: custom On jumpsuit
The high-slit trousers on this jumpsuit remind me of tear-away sweatpants, but in the most chic way. And topping off the look with a pair of white sneakers? Consider this another sporty W.
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New York City, April 24: custom Alaïa and Bulgari jewelry
A little bit sporty, a lot glam.
Gotham
New York City, April 24: Longchamp and Bulgari jewelry
Calling it now: Tenniscore is about to be everywhere this summer.
Zendaya is seen on April 24, 2024, in New York City. (Photo by Gotham/GC Images)
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Arriving at Live With Kelly and Mark, April 23: Vintage Thierry Mugler
Neon green isn’t for everyone. It is, however, for Zendaya.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 23:Zendaya and Law Roach are seen in outside “Good Morning America” on April 23, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Raymond Hall/GC Images)Raymond Hall
Arriving at Good Morning America, April 23: custom Erdem and Bulgari jewelry
Zendaya and stylist Law Roach modified this off-the-runway Erdem dress by cropping it at the knee and exposing the tulle.
NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 23: Zendaya is seen at “Good Morning America” on April 23, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin
Arriving in New York City, April 22: custom T-shirt by Jonathan Anderson
There’s more to this look than meets the eye. “I TOLD YA” is actually a reference to a T-shirt worn by John F. Kennedy Jr., which itself was likely a reference to one of his father’s campaign slogans. When creating costumes for the film, designer Jonathan Anderson referenced JFK Jr.’s laidback, quiet-luxury style as inspiration. Zendaya’s character Tashi even wears the same tee in the film.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 22: Zendaya is seen on April 22, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Gotham/GC Images)Gotham
Los Angeles photo call, April 20: custom Jacquemus
Barbiecore meets tenniscore in this custom Jacquemus look. For this look, Roach even added some coquette like Z’s baby pink pumps and satin headband featuring a sweet pink bow.
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 20: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Zendaya seen at the “Challengers” Tour in Los Angeles on April 20, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Getty Images for Amazon MGM Studios)Eric Charbonneau/Getty Images
Jimmy Kimmel Live, April 18: Ralph Lauren spring-summer 1992
Our polished preppy queen!
JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. ET and features a diverse lineup of guests that include celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human interest subjects, along with comedy bits and a house band. The guests for Thursday, April 18 included Zendaya (“Challengers”), Freddie Miller and Uriel Valenzuela (“High Hopes”), and musical guest Olivia Dean. (Disney/Randy Holmes)ZENDAYARandy Holmes
Los Angeles premiere after-party, April 16: custom Celia Krithariot
This marks the second time Zendaya has worn a tennis ball somewhere on her look. On anyone else it would look gimmicky. Not here, though!
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 16: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Zendaya attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Amazon MGM Studios’ “Challengers” After Party at Funke on April 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Getty Images for Amazon MGM Studios)Eric Charbonneau/Getty Images
Los Angeles premiere, April 16: custom Vera Wang
The deconstructed bodice with a messy-on-purpose bun? Perfection.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 16: Zendaya attends the premiere of Amazon MGM Studios’ “Challengers” at Westwood Village Theater on April 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)Monica Schipper/Getty Images
Milan photo call, April 14: Ralph Lauren fall-winter 1992
This minidress was originally modeled on the runway by Cindy Crawford.
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 14: Zendaya attends the photocall for the movie “Challengers” on April 14, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Stefania D’Alessandro/Getty Images)Stefania D’Alessandro/Getty Images
Che Tempo Che Fa appearance in Milan, April 14: custom 16Arlington
Haven’t you heard? The LWD is the new LBD.
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 14: Zendaya attends the “Che Tempo Che Fa” TV show at Nove Studios on April 14, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Stefania D’Alessandro/Getty Images)Stefania D’Alessandro/Getty Images
Monte-Carlo photo call, April 13: Brunello Cucinelli fall/winter 2024
If the concept of “preppy” was a person, it would look like this:
MONTE-CARLO, MONACO – APRIL 13: Zendaya Coleman during the ‘Challengers’ photocall during day 7 of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters at Monte-Carlo Country Club on April 13, 2024 in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin near Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)Jean Catuffe/Getty Images
Photo call, London, April 11: Vivenne Westwood spring-summer 1994 and Bulgari jewelry
How! Freaking! Cute! This vintage Vivienne Westwood look is exactly what I want to be wearing all summer long.
What’s that? The feathery tail isn’t practical? Who cares! I’d never sit down while wearing a look like this; I’d simply be too busy posing on a roof somewhere in London like our girl Z.
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Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
UK premiere, April 10: Custom Thom Browne and Bulgari jewelry
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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Crossed racquets cover this white sequined gown with a preppy collar, tennis-skirt pleats, 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 “tennis whites”?
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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.
Marc Piasecki
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
See it here!
Press event, Sydney, March 26: Elisabetta Franchi
See it here!
Australian premiere, March 26: custom Loewe
Did you know this movie is about tennis?
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Women’s 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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