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Zendaya's gown for The Odyssey world premiere had its own epic voyage on Monday night.
The actress walked the red carpet in London's Leicester Square for the global gala screening of Christopher Nolan's new movie in a stunning Schiaparelli dress.
Finding the right gown for Zendaya's big red carpet moment was the job of her longterm stylist Law Roach, who has now revealed the lengths he went to to secure the dress.
The couture piece from Daniel Roseberry's fall/winter 2026 show, which featured a breastplate bodice, had debuted just hours before the premiere at Paris Couture Week.
The actress' stylist told French creator Elias Medini, known as Lyas, that he had traveled to Paris to collect the Schiaparelli gown straight off the runway.
'You chose, this look for a premiere tonight,' Medini said in a clip he shared on Instagram on Monday, panning the camera to the dress on a model standing nearby.
Zendaya walked the red carpet in London's Leicester Square for the world premiere of The Odyssey in a stunning Schiaparelli dress
The couture piece from Daniel Roseberry's fall/winter 2026 show, which featured a breastplate bodice, had debuted just hours before the premiere at Paris Couture Week
'Yes, I flew in last night to come to the show; I have a private jet waiting for me,' Law replied laughing.
'And for her?' the creator asked, pointing to the model. 'And for her, to get that dress off of her, to get it to London to put it on a very special girl.'
Zendaya nailed method dressing yet again as she channeled her The Odyssey character Athena at the star-studded world premiere on Monday.
Zendaya plays Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, warfare and handicraft in Christopher Nolan's epic film.
Her character serves as the divine protector and guide for Odysseus (Matt Damon) during his arduous journey home from the Trojan War.
She turned heads in the Schiaparelli dress while a matching choker completed the look.
Later, Zendaya changed into a Valentino olive draped gown to pose for photos with her co-stars.
The second dress featured a bust made of green vines whilst the star continued the on-theme styling by plaiting her hair into a Grecian rope braid as a nod to her character.
She finished the look with Christian Louboutin shoes, and Chopard jewelry.
The entire cast were present at the world premeire including Zendaya's husband Tom Holland, Lupita Nyong'o, Benny Safdie, John Leguizamo, Matt Damon and his wife, Robert Pattinson, Himesh Patel, director Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas.
The film is an adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic the Odyssey, which sees the titular Greek King embark on a perilous journey home after the Trojan War in a bid to reunite with his beloved wife Penelope.
Already known for his impressive art and high-budget fare, Nolan's latest film could prove to be his most ambitious yet, with the $250million budget the most expensive of his career, his first shot entirely on IMAX 70mm cameras.
Matt is starring as the titular hero Odysseus, while Devil Wears Prada icon Anne plays his devoted queen, who is forced to fend off potential suitors in her husband's absence.
Later, Zendaya changed into a Valentino olive draped gown to pose for photos with her co-stars
Universal Studios opted to skip the previews it typically holds for influencers, meaning the majority of the initial reactions on social media come from members of the press invited to the gala premiere in Leicester Square.
Introducing the movie on Monday night, British filmmaker Nolan told the audience that holding the global premiere in London was 'a full circle moment' after growing up 'coming to see movies in Leicester Square' and 'dreaming of one day making a movie that would fill this screen.'
He then issued a lighthearted warning to the crowd of critics, pointing out: 'You are the first in the world to see this film so be kind'
Collider's Steven Weintraub led the effervescent posts, declaring the movie 'INCREDIBLE' and writing 'I'm really blown away by this film'.
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