Zendaya has built a reputation as one of fashion’s most exciting chameleons. Whether it’s full-on method dressing for a press tour or a single jaw-dropping premiere look, she consistently turns fashion into storytelling. And one thread that keeps showing up? Her love for Arab designers is especially strong when she wants something sculptural, daring, and unforgettable. Let’s rewind through some standout moments.
Zendaya in Ashi Studio – Euphoria S3 Premiere (2026)
At the premiere of Euphoria Season 3, Zendaya stepped out in a gown from Ashi Studio’s Spring 2026 couture collection.
The halter gown is cut close to the body, almost austere from the front, with that high neckline creating a clean, uninterrupted line. Then she turns, and the entire mood shifts: a backless reveal, a trailing train, a whisper of movement. It’s the kind of dress that doesn’t beg for attention but ends up holding it anyway.
What’s striking is how little she adds. No heavy jewels, no competing textures. Just a few diamonds, sharp heels, and that quiet confidence she wears like a second skin.
Zendaya in Elie Saab – Dune 3 Trailer Launch (2026)
There’s a cinematic clarity to this look. The caramel leather, cut into a sharply structured coat and matched with over-the-knee boots, leans fully into the Dune universe without tipping into costume. It’s monochrome, yes, but far from flat, the richness of the material carries it.
Zendaya in Elie Saab – Magazine Photoshoot (2024)
For a magazine cover photoshoot, she slipped into Elie Saab couture. The black velvet alone already feels rich, but it’s the gold embroidery tracing that plunging neckline that really sharpens it. The cape detail draped over one shoulder adds weight—literally and visually—while the shorter hem keeps it from feeling too serious. It’s a strong silhouette, slightly regal, but styled in a way that still feels modern.
Zendaya in Georges Hobeika – Lancôme Idôle Fragrance Launch (2019)
At the Lancôme Idôle fragrance launch at Palais d’Iéna in Paris on July 2, 2019, Zendaya shifted into something more refined with Georges Hobeika. The pale blush gown leans on clean, uninterrupted lines—the deep neckline held by delicate straps, and a softly pleated skirt that falls straight before opening into a high slit. There’s a lightness to it, both in color and movement, and it reads calm and self-assured without needing much else.
Zendaya in Zuhair Murad – MTV Awards (2017)
At the MTV Movie & TV Awards, Zendaya turns the glamour all the way up in Zuhair Murad’s Fall 2017 design. The sheer green dress is layered with intricate crystal embroidery that catches the light with every step, while the plunging neckline and softly flared hem keep the silhouette fluid rather than heavy. The balance is what makes it land—the sparkle, the transparency, the movement—all working together without competing.
Zendaya in Elie Saab Couture – Evening Standard Awards (2017)
This is where romance meets precision. The velvet bodice, cut into a plunging neckline, feels almost severe at first glance, but then it dissolves into that sheer, ombré skirt with a kind of fluidity that softens everything. The movement is the point—it trails, it shifts, it catches light differently with every step. It’s dramatic, in a very 2017 way.
Zendaya in Rani Zakhem – Confirmation Premiere (2016)
At the 2016 premiere of HBO’s Confirmation, Zendaya kept things sleek but far from simple in a matching bustier and skirt set by Rani Zakhem. The look played with structure and detail.
The strapless bustier, covered in a grid of colorful square embellishments, brought a pop-art edge to the outfit—almost mosaic-like. She paired it with a high-waisted ivory skirt featuring an asymmetrical wrap detail, subtly lined with the same vibrant pattern peeking through. It’s one of those looks that reveals more the longer you look at it.
Zendaya in Ashi Studio – Teen Choice Awards (2015)
Soft meets structured here. Zendaya floated onto the carpet in a dreamy off-shoulder white top with sculptural ruffles, paired with a sleek black skirt. The contrast gave angelic up top, sharp and tailored below, and honestly—it worked. The look felt fresh, youthful, and just experimental enough to hint at the fashion risk-taker she’d become.
Zendaya’s latest gown from Ashi Studio is all sleek up front, then full-on drama in the back, a move only she could pull off. And honestly, this is her signature: over the years, she’s gravitated toward Arab designers who love sculptural shapes, daring details, and unexpected twists. From red carpets to magazine shoots, her style is storytelling, and she’s always in the lead role.
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