Zendaya is promoting Spider-Man: No Way Home with subtle fashion hints.
Appearing for a London red-carpet photo-call for the latest Marvel flick on Sunday, the actress wore a dazzling Alexander McQueen ensemble: a boxy gray wool blazer embroidered with crystal raindrops across the shoulders and lapels, plus thigh-high black stockings also embellished with a web of crystals. To top off the flashy look, she wore a pair of sparkly cobweb earrings that even Peter Parker would appreciate.
The look comes from McQueen's spring/summer 2022 collection, and eagle-eyed fashion lovers may have noticed the bejeweled creations recently being worn by the likes of Lady Gaga and Salma Hayek.
Boyfriend and Spider-Man costar Tom Holland walked the red carpet with Zendaya; he wore a leather jacket, a pinstriped button-up, and black trousers, courtesy of Celine.
Last week, Zendaya again paid homage to the Spider-Man franchise. During a photo-call in Paris, the Lancôme ambassador worked with her longtime stylist, Law Roach, to pull a vintage black gown from Roberto Cavalli's autumn 2000 collection. The skintight, long-sleeved dress, which was "re-edited" by the label's creative director, Fausto Puglisi, featured a gold spine detail down the open back.
The skeletal back piece seemed to reference Doctor Octopus, a villain from the Spider-Man universe who is recognized by the metal tentacles protruding from his backside. After a fan account on Instagram noted the similarities, Zendaya shared the post to her Story. "We love a reference," she wrote above the side-by-side comparison.
Chelsey Sanchez is an editor at Harper’s Bazaar, where she writes about any and all things related to culture and entertainment. Previously, she has covered pop culture and politics for outlets like The Atlantic, Flaunt, and The Indypendent. She feels very strongly about Jane Austen adaptations.