It's Zendaya's world (or should I say Tashi Duncan), and we're all just living in it. The Met Gala co-chair has produced countless legendary moments throughout the years including tons of archival Versace and that Mugler armor bodysuit, and most recently, the custom Loewe shimmery green gown that screamed tenniscore, an effortless nod to her new Challengers movie. After an iconic rollout of groundbreaking looks during the film's press tour, the star showcased a different level of her sartorial ability that we didn't know was possible. Or did we?
A soft departure from her monumental fashion choices, the movie depicted a more minimal Zendaya with ensembles that are simpler, but just as referential. In her role as tennis champion who's involved in a sticky love triangle with Patrick (Josh O'Connor) and Art (Mike Faist), the style maven shows off multiple outfits that has us reeling, from a shady $330 graphic tee to the quintessential tennis dress.
Orchestrated by the film's costume designer and Loewe creative director Jonathan Anderson, here are all of Zendaya's best looks, ranked from most to least iconic.
The "I Told Ya" T-Shirt
The $330 Loewe gray, oversized tee that Tashi first wears in the film's 2006 timeline, not only symbolized the messy love triangle, but also served as a nod to the late John F. Kennedy Jr. The attorney was captured in New York City wearing a similar shirt and Anderson wanted to channel his "old-money nonchalance."
The Strapless Blue Dress
Although it doesn't top her past red carpet looks, Zendaya managed to make a simple, blue strapless dress look iconic. Perhaps, this was a more modern interpretation of Cinderella.
The Tennis Dress
Every tennis player needs a tennis dress (just ask Serena Williams), and this white Adidas number was the perfect outfit to wear as Tashi screamed "Come on."
The Tan Sweater
As her character strutted to tell off one of her leading men, Tashi wore a soft tan sweater that was fitting for the mission. Minimalism at its finest.
