Zendaya’s press tour for her new tennis film “Challengers” hits a high note with a stylish tribute to tennis royalty, Venus and Serena Williams.
Tennis Star Style Inspiration for Challengers Press Tour
Zendaya’s press tour outfits for her new film, Challengers, have been a love letter to the world of tennis. After sporting a series of sporty looks, the 27-year-old actress and her stylist, Law Roach, delivered a showstopping homage to tennis royalty, Venus and Serena Williams.
Recreating a Vogue Classic
The iconic image they recreated was a 1998 Vogue photoshoot featuring the Williams sisters in matching black-and-white Carolina Herrera gowns, captured by legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz. The look was completed by their signature white beaded hairstyles, a staple for the tennis champions in their early careers.
Zendaya’s Take on the Look
Zendaya perfectly embodied the spirit of the original photograph. She donned a custom Carolina Herrera gown replicating the sisters’ dresses and sported a beaded wig by Kim Kimble, mimicking their signature hairstyle.
Law Roach Expresses Gratitude
Law Roach, Zendaya’s stylist, shared the recreation on Instagram alongside the original photo. “An ode to GREATS @venuswilliams @serenawilliams,” he wrote, expressing his appreciation for the tennis legends’ achievements.
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Zendaya’s Continued Tennis Tributes
This wasn’t Zendaya and Roach’s first time celebrating tennis history during the Challengers press tour. Earlier this month, in Monaco, Zendaya sported a head-to-toe On outfit resembling a sleeveless polo and pleated miniskirt worn by Althea Gibson, a pioneering Black tennis player. Gibson shattered barriers by becoming the first Black athlete to win a Grand Slam in 1956.
What’s Next for Zendaya’s Style Tour?
The press tour is nearing its end with Challengers hitting theaters on April 26th. Fans eagerly await what fashion era Zendaya and Law Roach will conquer next.
