Zendaya has her longtime collaborator, image architect Law Roach, to thank for her reputation as a style icon. The actress and stylist have worked together for over a decade, with Roach behind some of Zendaya’s most whimsical looks to date, specifically those at the Met Gala.
“When I first started styling Zendaya, no one would loan us clothes,” Roach told WWD in 2024, reminiscing on the beginning of his partnership with the actress. “Out of necessity, we had to find emerging designers and younger brands. We always did that and we keep doing it today.”
In 2024, Zendaya joined the Met Gala as one of the event’s co-chairs and wore two different looks on the red carpet.
“Because Zendaya was a co-chair, she was in a receiving line,” Roach said. “Then we snuck away to change the look. We have practice doing this kind of thing already, so we know exactly how much time it would take to change the makeup and everything. We did a run-through and the staff from the Met was so generous and kind to be a part of our storytelling.”
As the 2025 Met Gala, see a detailed timeline of Zendaya’s Met Gala looks.
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2015 Met Gala
Image Credit: Getty Images - Theme: China: Through The Looking Glass
- Dress: Zendaya arrived to the Met Gala in a truck due to her dress’ long train. Fausto Puglisi designed the high-low frock, which was embroidered with sun motifs and a black and white velour pattern. Matching arm cuffs and a crown completed the actress’ look.
- Jewelry: Jack Vartanian earrings, Lydia Courteille and Pasquale Bruni rings
- Shoes: Jimmy Choo
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2016 Met Gala
Image Credit: Getty Images - Theme: Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology
- Dress: At her second Met Gala, Zendaya sported a sequined one-shoulder gown by Michael Kors….