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Zendaya went for her boldest look yet at the “Dune: Part Two” world premiere in London on Thursday, donning the iconic metal robot suit from Thierry Mugler’s fall 1995 couture collection for the red carpet.
The actress, 27, who plays Chani — love interest and partner in the galaxies to Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) in the otherworldly movie franchise — sent fans into a frenzy with the archival fashion look, which features clear panels around the chest, abs, behind, legs and arms.
She completed the truly jaw-dropping silver look with an equally impressive Bulgari necklace studded with a slew of sapphires and diamonds, including a bright blue center stone that clocks in at a whopping 28 carats alone.
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The “Euphoria” star kept her makeup simple and clean, slicking back her hair into a bun to keep the focus on her C-3PO-worthy couture, which she obtained with help of her A-list stylist Law Roach.
On social media, fans drew parallels to one of Beyoncé’s most memorable “Renaissance” tour looks — a similar cyborg suit designed by current Mugler creative director Casey Cadwallader and inspired by the original archival outfit — and a remix of Queen Bey’s “Break My Soul” could even be heard through speakers as Zendaya arrived at the premiere.
Though she made a huge splash with her statement-making look, the animatronic look was short-lived as the Emmy winner slipped into a simple black gown shortly after her appearance.
She looked sultry in a slinky Mugler gown, which she accessorized with vintage Bulgari jewelry from from Joseph Saidian and Sons, including a pair of diamond snowflake-shaped stud earrings and a $110,000 10.64-carat emerald ring surrounded by diamonds.
Zendaya was joined by co-stars including Chalamet, who mirrored her silver vibes with his metal chain-embroidered Haider Ackermann pants and Cartier necklace set with more than 900 precious stones — the latter inspired by the movie’s desert landscape and blue-eyed Fremen characters, per a press release from the brand.
Also in attendance was surprise guest Anya Taylor-Joy, who confirmed her role in the second installment of the film franchise wearing a space nun-worthy white Dior Haute Couture gown styled with a sheer veil that let her face (and striking red lip) play peekaboo.
Florence Pugh also got in on the spirit, sporting a custom Valentino sequined gown that featured a sparkling hood.
Zendaya — who was announced today as a co-chair for the 2024 Met Gala, which will take place on May 6 — has been dazzling on red carpets at one “Dune” press event after the next in recent weeks.
She’s stunned in a variety of ab-baring looks, from a cropped Bottega Veneta turtleneck to a fashion-forward Torishéju Dumi design.
Earlier this week in Paris, she modeled a gold custom Louis Vuitton skirt and crop top while Chalamet traded his shirt for a silver-plated Givenchy breastplate, which he wore underneath a black suit.
When it comes to fashion risks? Fear is certainly the mind-killer for Z.
