Zendaya has been in the news for her rumoured wedding to Spider-Man co-star Tom Holland for a period now. Stretching it and keeping the buzz alive, this wedding subject has come back into the mainstream; however, this time it's something Zendaya herself approved. The actress's upcoming movie, “The Drama", featuring Robert Pattinson in a male lead, will be released on 2 April. And on this movie premiere, which has been taking place in different major cities, Zendaya is following a theme that is reflected in her dress: something old, new, borrowed, and blue.
This came from the old Victorian-era English rhyme that has long served as a sartorial checklist for bridal fortunes. On asking about the concept, she said, "I was brainstorming with Law about how I would theme dress for this film," she told Variety at the premiere, "and I remembered the saying, 'Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.'"
So far, she has showcased her first three looks from the theme on the premiere of “The Drama” movie in Los Angeles, Paris, and Italy. Let’s delve into the significance of each dress she wore at this premiere.
Vivienne Westwood's white off-the-shoulder gown – embracing the old for its memory
At the LA premiere, Zendaya stole the glances with the silk white off-the-shoulder gown by Vivienne Westwood that she wore at the 2015 Oscars. For her, that day holds very much importance in her life. Recalling that on this premiere, while embracing something old as part of the theme, fulfilled the requirement she had set. structured, timeless, and rooted in 11 years of personal history. She wore it with chic dreads, giving the archival piece a fresh, modern energy. It was the perfect opening move: sentimental, symbolic, and unmistakably bridal.
Custom Louis Vuitton Column Gown – Embracing the New for Its Exclusivity
If the LA premiere was about nostalgia, the Paris premiere on March 24 was about making history. For her "something new", Zendaya arrived in a custom Louis Vuitton column gown designed exclusively for her by creative director Nicolas Ghesquière — a piece that had never been worn before and was never meant to be worn by anyone else.
The long-sleeved white gown opened with a clean, structured silhouette from the front — composed and almost bridal in its restraint. The back told a different story: a deep, open cut gave way to a dramatic black satin bow extending into a long, trailing ribbon train. The contrast between the crisp white front and the dark bow behind was a visual metaphor for the film itself — polished on the surface, with something unexpected underneath. Brand new, built for this single moment, and already one of the most talked-about red carpet gowns of 2026.
Armani Privé Gown – Embracing the Borrowed with a Hollywood Legacy
For the Rome premiere on March 26, Zendaya delivered the most theatrical execution of the theme yet. Her "something borrowed" was not pulled from a designer's archive — it came directly from the personal wardrobe of Cate Blanchett.
The floor-length black Armani Privé gown — with its deep plunging neckline, bold stone accents, and pockets — had already lived two iconic lives. Blanchett first wore it at the 2022 SAG Awards, then again at the 2025 Venice Film Festival. Law Roach confirmed the gesture on X, thanking Blanchett for lending it from her personal archive. After a run of whites and pastels, the black gown was a striking contrast — and the act of borrowing from Blanchett's wardrobe elevated it beyond a fashion moment into a symbolic passing of the torch between two of Hollywood's most respected style icons.
Something Blue — The Final Chapter, Still Ahead
The four-part narrative is not yet complete. With The Drama releasing on April 2 and more premieres on the horizon, the official "something blue" look is still to come. Zendaya has kept the world watching — and that, perhaps, is the most Zendaya thing of all.
