Zendaya’s Best Looks From the ‘Challengers’ Press Tour
The actress' best tennis-inspired fashion moments in promotion of her new movie, “Challengers.”
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Ralph Lauren is the master of tennis and American fashion — he is a sponsor of the U. S. Open, after all — and his fall 1992 white halter polo dress, originally worn by Cindy Crawford, Zendaya channels the supermodel look to perfection.
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At times, thematic dressing can become really contrived. But in this case, the Loewe green plunge dress with tennis imagery not only adheres to the theme but also is a great dress regardless. When talking about beauty, the slightly messy updo and metallic eye shadow bring back Old Hollywood glam.
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This metallic, pleated miniskirt dress is pulling from vintage tennis outfits. It takes the collegiate preppy reference and turns it on its head with the plunging neckline and metallic shine. To heighten the humor angle, Jonathan Anderson’s wit comes through with the white stiletto tennis ball heels. She definitely aced this.
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Within the thematic choices of the press tour, this 1994 Vivienne Westwood is the one that deviates a bit from the overall theme. However this short silhouette and feather pom pom in the back keeps things fun and playful. The shoes and bangs keep things fun and cool.
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When looking back at the history of tennis, ivy is part of the heritage, and that’s where Thom Browne resides. The pleated long skirt with mesh paneling turns this halter tennis gown into a red carpet stunner. But the braid is what takes it over the top — it’s genius.
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Part assortment of this very of looks well- also edited adds a sense of discovery of new designers, which includes this bring yellow tennis ball- inspired Celia Kritharioti gown. This stunner features a plunging neckline and high slit, but the real charm is on the actual tennis ball design element at the navel, making it the ultimate serve.
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With the ‘ 60s being a big undercurrent trend in the fashion ethos, this checkered green and white Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton spring 2013 baby doll coat dress brings back memories of the glamorous history of tennis. And wait, isn’t the blond hair with white headband a dream come true?
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Continuing the collegiate trend, the Brunello Cucinelli white tennis polo sweater paired with the long pantskirt transforms a traditional men’s tennis- inspired look into a women’s high fashion moment.