Zendaya's Puffball Princess Moment at Louis Vuitton

On Tuesday night, Nicolas Ghesquière threw open the doors of Louis Vuitton’s fashion gala, a veritable spectacle that had the global elite of the fashion world perched on the edge of their velvet seats—even if some of them were nursing a champagne hangover from last night’s soiree. Among the glittering crowd was none other than Zendaya, stepping into the limelight with stylist Law Roach, and together they embodied a delightful tension between Eighties tailoring and Noughties nostalgia. It’s as if they raided a costume trunk from an era where shoulder pads ruled and pop music was at its most colorful.

At 28, Zendaya zestfully slipped on a black blazer so sharply tailored it could probably cut through the air with a single swoosh. The striking white lapels jutted out with a dramatic diagonal cut—an ensemble that practically shouted, “I am here, take note!” Meanwhile, the blazer's cinched waist and sculptural design were nothing short of avant-garde heroism in the world of outerwear. Adorning the right breastplate was a pleated red rosette, lending a flirtatious flourish to the single-breasted masterpiece. To complete her statement look, she opted for an operatic bubble skirt in a crinkled oyster hue that clung awkwardly around her figure, almost as if it were attempting to stage a revolt against gravity.

A pair of black fishnet tights and pointy-toed heels brought the whole aesthetic to a fever pitch, while Zendaya's hair was coiffed into a regal updo so strikingly reminiscent of Sharon Stone that one could almost hear the soundtrack from *Basic Instinct* playing in the background. The whole scene felt like a fashion-forward reenactment of a classic movie moment, and who wouldn’t want a front-row seat to that?

She wasn’t alone, of course. Law Roach, her ever-faithful stylist—theirs is a partnership that has surely survived many a fashion crisis since Zendaya rocketed into the spotlight at the tender age of fifteen—sat beside her, both ready to cast discerning eyeballs over the parade of frocks to come. They nestled comfortably next to the likes of Alicia Vikander, Cate Blanchett, the Haim sisters (who, let’s be honest, could probably moonlight as mannequins), and Chloë Grace Moretz. And **cue the fashion applause**—Zendaya’s official affair with Louis Vuitton began back in April 2023 when she was crowned a global ambassador for the illustrious French fashion powerhouse. She’s become the face of major campaigns, including the highly revered Capucines handbag line, catapulting her into a position of fashion royalness.

The collection unveiled that night was an eclectic romp through time, inspired by the Renaissance—feathers, florals, and more clashing palettes than one could ever imagine, all swirling together like an art exhibit gone mad. Models cascaded down the runway draped in printed puff-sleeve jackets, peplum silhouettes, and marvelously mixed fabrics that would have made even the most discerning fashionista swoon. From dropped waistbands to shoes trimmed in feathers, the offerings were certainly eye-catching. Ghesquière had a talent for blending contemporary with vintage themes, presenting bloomers crafted from lace and airy chiffon by the dozen, while stripes clashed against studded circular motifs. Maxi dresses adorned with metallic fringes stood defiantly against their structured mini-dress counterparts, all in a mesmerizing fashion duel for the ages.

In essence, what could have easily turned into a mere fashion moment became a brilliantly orchestrated symphony of style, laughter, and just a hint of that glamorous absurdity we all secretly adore. And really, is that not what fashion week is all about?