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Zendaya made a triumphant return to the Met Gala, captivating onlookers with her stunning ensemble and reaffirming her status as a fashion icon. Attending the 2024 Costume Institute Benefit for "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 6, Zendaya, alongside her longtime stylist Law Roach, delivered a fashion moment that will be remembered for years to come.
For this year's event, themed "The Garden of Time", Zendaya donned a custom Maison Margiela creation by John Galliano. The exquisite gown, reminiscent of Galliano's 1999 haute couture piece for Christian Dior, featured a mesmerizing blend of deep blues and greens, adorned with metallic birds, berries, and vines. Completing the look was a striking feather headpiece and a hand-painted forest-green beret, adding a touch of theatrical elegance.
What truly stole the show, however, was Zendaya's surprise second look—a vintage Givenchy by John Galliano gown from the spring/summer 1996 collection. This black taffeta masterpiece, sourced from the iconic Beverly Hills vintage clothing store Lily et Cie, underscored Zendaya's status as a fashion maven with a keen eye for style.
Zendaya's choice to wear this vintage gown was not merely a fashion statement; it was an assertion of her independence and self-worth. As Rita Watnick, the founder of Lily et Cie, noted, the dress symbolizes Zendaya's investment in herself, declaring to the world that she is her own ambassador.
Accessorized with a headpiece crafted from a bouquet of roses by Philip Treacy for Alexander McQueen, Zendaya's ensemble exuded a timeless elegance and sophistication. This appearance marks yet another chapter in Zendaya's Met Gala legacy, solidifying her reputation as a trailblazer in the world of fashion.
