Zendaya Stuns at Premiere with a Beautiful Mix of Classic and Modern Gowns
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Zendaya has embraced a mix of tradition and modernity as rumors about her impending nuptials to actor Tom Holland swirl. As she promotes her new wedding-themed film, “The Drama,” the star has already showcased three distinct fashion statements, with one more anticipated.
Zendaya’s “something old”: A Vivienne Westwood dress she first wore to the Oscars in 2015.
Her press tour wardrobe for “The Drama” is wedding-coded.
During the black comedy’s Los Angeles premiere last Tuesday, Zendaya opted for something old with a white Vivienne Westwood gown, a piece she first wore to the Oscars in 2015. A week later in Paris, she donned something new: a custom-designed white silk crepe dress from Louis Vuitton, complete with a long black bow and train.
Some fans speculate these wedding-inspired looks reflect the film’s storyline, in which Zendaya’s character and Robert Pattinson’s face unexpected wedding disruptions. Others suggest that Zendaya may be teasing her rumored marriage, which has not been officially confirmed even as her stylist, Law Roach, claimed she wed Holland in private.
Zendaya attends the “The Drama” premiere in Paris, France, on March 24, 2026.
On Thursday, it became clear that Zendaya’s choices were more than just coincidences. She confirmed a fourth look, wearing a striking plunging Armani Privé gown at the film’s Rome premiere. This silk column dress has been seen before, notably worn by Cate Blanchett at the Venice Film Festival, marking it as her “something borrowed.”
While Zendaya and Roach have been intentionally weaving together elements of the iconic wedding rhyme—something old, something new, and something borrowed—they also reflect a longstanding tradition among brides. Notable figures, including British royals like Princess Diana and Catherine, have followed this custom. Meghan Markle even revealed that her “something blue” was a piece of fabric from the dress she wore on her first date with Prince Harry, stitched into her wedding gown.
As the release date for “The Drama” approaches, anticipation grows for Zendaya’s potential “something blue.” There’s also the playful addition of another element to the rhyme: “a sixpence in your shoe.” The fashion world waits eagerly for her next move.
