Challengers is finally out in theaters! Wrapping up the promotional tour for the romantic sports drama on Wednesday, Zendaya served up three sporty-glam ensembles—something I anticipated.
The 27-year-old actress, who plays tennis prodigy-turned-coach Tashi Duncan in the tennis-themed film, has had an exciting fashion-filled press tour showcasing a series of stunning ensembles inspired by the film. Law Roach, of course, has a fair share of the credit for dressing up Zendaya and turning her into one of today’s most stylish celebrities.
Capping up the promotional tour in style, the Dune star threw in her last three tennis-inspired outfits for the film’s final press run.
Zendaya continues to wear tennis-inspired ensembles at the New York screening of Challengers on April 24, 2024 (Credit: Darla Khazei / Roger Wong / INSTARimages)
Tennis-Ready in Preppy Longchamp Tennis Skirt and White On Sneakers
Acing yet another tennis fashion game, Zendaya looked ready to hit the tennis court in a preppy outfit as she departed her NYC hotel before the Challengers screening.
The Spider-Man actress paraded her slender pins in a pleated mini skirt and cropped pullover sweater combo from Longchamp’s Fall 2024 collection.
Her preppy skirt had a zip fastening at the waist, a double waistband, and a lime green stripe encircling the thigh-skimming hem. Her baggy pullover matched the skirt nicely, but I thought it would look better with a sleeveless white collared top for a more tennis-ready look.
Zendaya is ready to hit the tennis court in a preppy pleated mini-skirt and a loose-fitting cropped sweater by Longchamp (Credit: Darla Khazei / INSTARimages)
The black sweater had an elasticated cropped waist, allowing Z to showcase her flat abs. It also featured loose long sleeves and a quarter zip that she left open to keep the look casual. I like the green and white striped accent that complemented the skirt.
Zendaya switched out her go-to white Christian Louboutin “So Kate” heels for a white pair of On sneakers to keep the look’s athletic vibe.
The “Roger Centre Court” sneakers, designed in collaboration with Swiss former professional tennis player Roger Federer, are crafted in Vietnam from faux leather and mesh fabric. These shoes, $190 at FWRD, have Speedboard, which supports agile movement; concealed CloudTec, which cushions every step; and toe and side perforations for breathability.
Zendaya teams her tennis skirt with the white On “Roger Centre Court” sneakers done in collaboration with former professional tennis player Roger Federer (Credit: Darla Khazei / INSTARimages)
I love how Law Roach accessorized the Euphoria star with just a Bulgari B.Zero 1 necklace and diamond stud earrings to complement the ensemble’s sporty vibe. A pre-owned gold B.Zero 1 necklace is available for $2,267 at Farfetch.
Of course, her glam team again did a fantastic job showcasing Zendaya’s inherent beauty. Emmy-winning makeup artist Ernesto Casillas accentuated her eyes with bronzed eyeshadow and fluttery eyelashes, then finished her look with neutral blush and lipstick.
Ursula Stephen parted Z’s hair in the middle and pulled it back into a ponytail, using a lime green scrunchie to match her ensemble.
Zendaya looks flawless with neutral makeup and a center-parted ponytail with a green scrunchie (Credit: Darla Khazei / INSTARimages)
Rocking Tennis Whites in Sleeveless Jumpsuit by On
Arriving at the AMC Lincoln Square 13 for the Challengers screening, the Shake It Up star donned her tennis whites and a breezy custom jumpsuit made by Swiss athletic brand On.
Some of you may have grown weary of seeing Zendaya in white during the promotional tour, but I must admit, I’m still digging it. I love the way her skin glows against the white fabric!
The upper portion of the ensemble features a sleeveless tennis shirt with a plunging neckline, lending a sophisticated yet sensual touch to the sporty look. The bottom part, meanwhile, consists of a pair of flowy pants with daring side slits highlighting Zendaya’s toned legs.
Zendaya arrives at the Challengers NYC screening in a sleeveless white jumpsuit by On featuring daring side slits and a plunging neckline (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)
I adore how Zendaya’s all-white look is complemented by the Bulgari jewelry and On shoes she previously wore.
She also opted for the same neutral glam and neat ponytail, which I thought worked well with the sporty-glam outfit.
Zendaya looks radiant in her tennis white jumpsuit with Bulgari jewelry accents (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)
Channeling the ’90s in a White Alaia Hooded Dress
For her final outfit of the day, Tom Holland’s girlfriend donned a custom Alaia hooded dress that fit her slender figure like a glove.
Making her way back to her hotel in New York City, Zendaya looked sensational in the white hooded maxi dress, one of the popular trends of the 1990s. It had a resurgence last year, thanks to the likes of Katy Perry, Jenna Ortega, Alessandra Ambrosio, Gabrielle Union, and Emily Ratajkowski.
I’m not really a fan of hooded dresses, but I love their enigmatic charm. Zendaya’s short-sleeved maxi dress features a minimalist, streamlined silhouette, which I adore.
Zendaya embraces the ’90s in a white Alaia hooded dress that gracefully clings to her physique (Credit: Darla Khazei / INSTARimages)
Despite its simplicity, Zendaya, as always, easily pulled it off. I appreciate Law Roach’s choice to ditch Zendaya’s Bulgari necklace in favor of a Bulgari High Jewelry Serpenti bracelet and a Bulgari Serpenti Viper bracelet in white gold with diamonds.
She also wore a couple of rings, most likely from the Bulgari B.Zero 1 collection, and adorned her ears with the same diamond studs earrings from earlier.
Zendaya enhanced her appearance with white pumps while maintaining her stylish center-parted hair and bronzed makeup.
I’m not sure where she got them, but her pumps are most likely also from Alaia. They have a high back, almond toes, slim ankle straps, and slim stiletto heels to accentuate Zendaya’s 5’10” height.
Zendaya ditches her Bulgari necklace in favor of Serpenti bracelets and wears the same neutral makeup to highlight her inherent beauty (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)