- Zendaya attended the New York premiere of The Odyssey as part of a press tour that showcased a high fashion spin on Greek mythology.
- For her first premiere appearance, she kicked things off in an ivory gown, featuring a column silhouette, halter neckline, super-low back and an attached headscarf.
- A day later, Law Roach styled Zendaya in a sculpted gown that had just debuted on the Fall 2026 runway in Paris.
- The gown features a white porcelain bodice with a plunging waistline and a beaded ombre skirt, making Zendaya look like a statue that came to life.
- On July 14, the actor attended the NYC premiere in a floor-length white Matières Fécaales Fall 2025 gown that featured feather angel wings.
- On the premiere red carpet, Law Roach revealed that he had asked the designers to hold the dress for two years, anticipating Zendaya's role in the movie.
Zendaya's appearance at the New York premiere of The Odyssey was a highlight of a press tour that reimagined Greek mythology through high fashion. The actress, styled by Law Roach, wore an ivory gown with a column silhouette and a sculpted gown that debuted on the Fall 2026 runway, making her look like a living statue.123
On July 14, she embraced her role as Athena, donning a floor-length white Matières Féales Fall 2025 gown adorned with feather angel wings. Roach revealed that he had requested the dress be held for two years, anticipating its significance for the film's premiere. "I knew she had this movie coming up—I don’t think the movie was made yet," he stated, emphasizing the foresight in securing the look.5
Other stars, including Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong'o, and Charlize Theron, also showcased their interpretations of mythological figures, with Hathaway opting for regal maternity gowns, Nyong'o incorporating contemporary textures, and Theron embodying her sea-nymph character with water-inspired colors. This fashion-forward approach not only celebrated the film but also paid homage to the timeless allure of Greek mythology.
“I asked them to hold the look for us, and they held the look this entire time. They didn’t send it to anyone else,” Roach added, highlighting the collaboration with designers Hannah Rose and Steven Raj.
“Law Roach revealed he asked designers to hold a white Matières Fécales gown for Zendaya two years ago, before the movie was even made; the designers held it exclusively. Other cast members including Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong'o, and Charlize Theron also wore mythology-inspired looks on the tour, with Theron using water-adjacent colors.”
