Zendaya's Athena-inspired fashion dominates The Odyssey press tour
Actress Zendaya has turned the global press tour for Christopher Nolan’s $250 million film The Odyssey into a showcase of Greek‑goddess styling. In New York she debuted an archival Alberta Ferretti white mini‑dress with a plunging V‑neck and metallic fringe, paired with knee‑high gladiator sandals by Sophia Webster and a short, curly bixie haircut. Stylist Law Roach described the look as “method dressing” that reflects her role as Athena, the goddess of wisdom and war. Throughout the tour she presented several all‑white ensembles—including a strapless, wing‑adorned gown that evoked the Winged Victory of Samothrace—and mixed high‑fashion pieces from designers such as Schiaparelli, Jacquemus and Dior.
Other cast members also embraced the mythic aesthetic: Anne Hathaway wore a silk‑satiny ivory dress with Aquazzura wedge sandals, and Charlize Theron appeared in a custom white Dior blazer‑mini dress. Zendaya’s choice of 3,000‑year‑old Iranian gold earrings sparked criticism from archaeologists over cultural‑heritage ethics. Additionally, Zendaya revealed that husband Tom Holland’s casting as Telemachus helped her learn about the project before her own role was confirmed.
The coordinated fashion statements have garnered extensive fan reaction and extensive media coverage ahead of the film’s worldwide release on July 17 2026.