Zendaya has cemented her best-dressed status with a number of incredible red carpet looks during her press tour for Dune: Part Two this year.
But one of them proved to be a challenge for the Euphoria star, 27, leaving the actress feeling ‘immediately lightheaded.’
In a new video for Vogue’s Life in Looks series, the Oakland born beauty reflected on one of her raciest looks to date: a butt-baring vintage 1995 Mugler metallic robot suit, which she wore to the February 15 film premiere in London.
Zendaya shared that as the event neared she began fearing that the look was a ‘bad idea.’
‘Immediately after wearing it for 10 minutes or less than that, I got really lightheaded. The metal conducts and holds onto heat very quickly and traps it in,’ she explained.
Zendaya, 27, revealed that the vintage robot Mugler suit she wore to the Dune: Part Two premiere this year left her feeling ‘immediately lightheaded’
She added, ‘I’m wearing a complete bodysuit. There’s a barrier so you already have a layer of material on your skin.’
However, she soldiered on and decided to wear the unique look regardless: ‘But I put it on, made it out there and did it.’
Zendaya also revealed how the look came together at first, sharing that after she told her stylist Law Roach about the idea, he said: ‘Are you being serious? Don’t play with me! Don’t get me started on something and make me do this, and you’re going to chicken out at the last minute and be too scared to wear it.’
The pair then got the archival design, and one of the man who had made the suit back in the 90’s attended her fitting.
The metal suit ended up fitting ‘like a glove’ and Zendaya said it felt like it was ‘meant to be.’
Hailing from the designer’s fall/winter 1995 ‘Cirque d’Hiver’ 20th anniversary collection, Zendaya’s look boasted a chrome suit of armour with clear panels flaunting her incredible physique.
The legendary design first set tongues wagging nearly three decades ago on the runway, evolving into a fashion moment that signalled the age of the internet.
Zendaya, who plays the warrior Chani in the franchise, complemented her daring ensemble with a diamond and sapphire necklace, along with Mugler metallic stiletto heels.
The actress reflected on one of her raciest looks to date, which she wore to the February 15 film premiere in London, In a new video for Vogue’s Life in Looks series
Zendaya shared that as the event neared she began fearing that the look was a ‘bad idea.’ ‘Immediately after wearing it for 10 minutes or less than that, I got really lightheaded’
The metal conducts and holds onto heat very quickly and traps it in,’ she explained
However, she soldiered on and decided to wear the unique look regardless: ‘I put it on, made it out there and did it’
The Mugler fall/winter 1995 look boasts a chrome suit of armour with clear panels across the bodice and legs; pictured on a model in 1995
Zendaya did not remain wearing the metal suit for too long, and switched out into a chic black cowl neck Mugler gown later in the night
Zendaya did not remain wearing the metal suit for too long, and switched out into a chic black cowl neck Mugler gown later in the night.
Zendaya is famed for her collaborations with superstar stylist Law Roach, and has a reputation for going beyond simply looking good on the red carpet.
Instead, the A-lister ‘method dresses’ for her films, meaning she matches her look to whatever project she’s promoting.
Though the press tour for Dune: Part Two has come to an end, Zendaya is still thrilling fans with her red carpet looks while promoting her new Challengers movie in tennis-inspired outfits.
On Wednesday, she once again tailored her outfit to her film, stepping out in a dazzling white gown adorned with embroidered tennis racquets and a neat bow.
Her sequinned dress boasted a sweet collar and buttons down the front, as well as a pleated skirt with a red, white and blue striped hem, made of mesh to reference a tennis net.
Zendaya oozed sex appeal in the figure-hugging number, which featured an entirely backless design and a daringly high slit to show off her long legs.
She braided her hair in a neat plait, secured with a white satin bow and completed her show-stopping look with a classic red lip for a pop of colour.
Though the press tour for Dune: Part Two has come to an end, Zendaya is still thrilling fans with her red carpet looks while promoting her Challengers movie; seen on Wednesday in London
She boosted her already towering height with a pair of white high heels and added diamond earrings and a matching bracelet.
She oozed confidence while posing up a storm before being joined by co-stars Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist.
And next month she will no doubt grace the 2024 Met Gala with another fabulous look, set to be inspired by this year’s ‘The Garden of Time’ dress code.
It will be her first appearance at fashion’s biggest night since 2019 and she will serve as one of the four celebrity co-chairs alongside Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, and Chris Hemsworth.
