When Schiaparelli presented its Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2024 collection at Place Vendôme on January 22, the event centered on a fusion of surrealism and classic silhouette.
Arriving for the Paris Fashion Week showcase, Zendaya—frequently a collaborator with stylist Law Roach—wore an ensemble that emphasized texture and structural precision.
Zendaya steps onto the scene at the Schiaparelli Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2024 show, exuding confidence and style in her sleek black gown during Paris Fashion Week on January 22, 2024, in Paris, France (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
The actress arrived in a custom Daniel Roseberry design that balanced the house’s avant-garde heritage with a streamlined, monochromatic aesthetic.
The look was defined by its sharp geometry, specifically a new take on fringe and sculpted jersey.
A close-up shot highlighting Zendaya’s exquisite black jersey turtleneck gown by Daniel Roseberry for Schiaparelli, showcasing the intricate fabric studs along the sleeves (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
Schiaparelli’s creative director, Daniel Roseberry, meticulously designed her outfit, featuring a form-fitting black turtleneck top. The long sleeves, adorned with twisted fabric studs from shoulders to wrists, created a unique silhouette.
Zendaya’s monochromatic ensemble featured a hidden corset, accentuating her hourglass figure. The lower half of her gown was equally mesmerizing, with a ruched black satin skirt cascading into a dramatic train.
A subtle draping detail at the waist coiled into a luxurious flow, creating a spectacle as Zendaya ascended the grand steps of Place Vendôme.
Zendaya ascended the grand steps of Place Vendôme, her ruched black satin skirt flowing majestically with each step, embodying the epitome of modern elegance (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
The back-center leg slit of her dress revealed knee-high black mesh stockings, adding a sultry element to her appearance.
The stunning look was completed with black pointed-toe stiletto Christian Louboutin So Kate pumps, elevating Zendaya’s already commanding presence.
A zoomed-in shot of Zendaya’s feet, accentuating the iconic red soles of her Christian Louboutin stiletto pumps (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
Yet, the fashion extravaganza didn’t stop at the gown. The Greatest Showman actress unveiled a daring transformation in her hairstyle, steering away from her signature look.
Her dark brown locks, typically styled in hip-grazing extensions or bouncy bobs, underwent a radical change, sporting a sleek, straight style with choppy micro-bangs that framed her forehead.
This edgy choice, reminiscent of the angular Star Trek cut, showcased Zendaya’s willingness to embrace bold trends. The circular cascade of hair, sharply cut above the eyebrows, created a captivating micro-fringe effect, while the two long sideburn bangs added an extra edge.
A detailed view of Zendaya’s daring new hairstyle, featuring choppy micro bangs and sleek, straight locks, marking a significant departure from her usual styles (Credit: Starface Photo / Cover Images)
Although the hairstyle was achieved with a wig, the CFDA Fashion Icon Awardee’s hair transformation made a compelling case for the emerging micro-fringe trend of 2024.
Complementing her ensemble, she opted for a monochromatic cool-toned makeup featuring ’90s lip liner, subtly smoked eyeshadow, and her signature ombré brows.
Seated in the front row alongside Euphoria co-star Hunter Schafer and American singer-actress Jennifer Lopez, Zendaya’s presence resonated as a testament to her status as a trendsetter and fashion icon.
Why Zendaya Keeps Returning to the So Kate Silhouette
From sharply tailored couture to softer, romantic silhouettes, Zendaya consistently relies on Christian Louboutin’s “So Kate” pumps to anchor her looks with precision. The ultra-sleek, single-sole design—typically set on a ~120mm stiletto with a sharply pointed toe—creates a clean, uninterrupted line that lengthens the leg and keeps even the most dramatic garments visually controlled.
It’s this balance of restraint and impact that makes the So Kate a recurring constant in her style evolution: a disciplined foundation beneath ever-changing fashion narratives.
👠 Explore Zendaya’s Best Christian Louboutin So Kate Moments:
- ✨ Her 2019 People’s Choice Awards look is one of the clearest examples of Zendaya’s black patent Christian Louboutin “So Kate” signature, paired with a sculptural Christopher Esber gown for a sharp, disciplined red-carpet finish.
- 👠 This roundup of Zendaya’s most iconic So Kate moments works as the strongest evergreen starting point, pulling together several of her best Christian Louboutin appearances into one focused fashion retrospective.
- 🤍 Her white So Kate pumps with a reworn Vivienne Westwood gown show how Zendaya uses the sharply cut stiletto to keep even a soft, bridal-leaning look precise and modern.
- 💫 This curated look at Zendaya’s red-carpet evolution includes standout Christian Louboutin So Kate moments, from web-inspired Valentino couture to sharp white Balmain-era styling.
- 💗 Her pink patent So Kate pumps at the 2014 Teen Choice Awards capture an earlier, more playful phase of Zendaya’s relationship with the Christian Louboutin silhouette that would later become one of her signatures.