Zendaya at the 54th Annual NAACP Image Awards

Fans Feared Zendaya's Daring Zipper Dress Was Wardrobe Malfunction Waiting To Happen

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By Favour Adegoke on October 3, 2023 at 6:30 PM EDT

Zendaya recently turned heads at the Louis Vuitton show during Paris Fashion Week on Monday with a daring zipper dress that left fans buzzing.

The risky fashion choice sparked conversations online, with some fans expressing admiration for Zendaya's boldness while others noted how uncomfortable the star looked in the dress.

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Zendaya Stuns In Daring Louis Vuitton Dress At Paris Fashion Week

The actress, known for her impeccable style and fearless approach to fashion, donned a striking dress featuring an eye-catching double zipper that ran the length of the gown, creating a captivating and unique design.

What was most striking about her styling was that she left the zipper half-way open, exposing her chest as she wore it zipped down to nearly her belly button and up to her thighs on the other end.

The dress was adorned with an oversized buckle detail on the strap and finished with a short train. The "Euphoria" star completed the look with white heels and Bulgari jewels.

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Sitting side-by-side with Zendaya on the front row of the event were Beyoncé, JAY Z, Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, Kim Kardashian, Jared Leto, and many other industry big-wigs. Also in attendance at the show were Jaden Smith, Paul Bettany, Jennifer Connelly, Gemma Chan, Cate Blanchett, and Pharrell Williams.

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Fans Think zendaya's Outfit Is An Impending Disaster

Social media was quickly abuzz with reactions as fans and fashion enthusiasts shared their thoughts on the bold ensemble.

"This dress is so gorgeous, and she looks gorgeous in it," a fan wrote. "But she is so uncomfortable in all the media I've seen so far, coz she's holding onto the front of it for dear life. Couldn't they have done something to ensure it sticks so she could relax?"

Another fan said, "Every she doesn't seem too comfortable in that dress…stunning as always, though."

One fan questioned how she has never had a "nip slip with the kind of tight hugging clothes she wears," while another wrote, "She looks gorgeous, but you can tell she's worried about those zippers moving in the wrong direction."

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"I think the dress is pretty, but…to be conscious of t---- popping out the entire time you wear it? I'd expect that from a fast fashion or contemporary brand…not from a luxury brand like LV," a particularly disappointed fan noted.

"Sucks that she has to hold on to her dress the whole time," another fan shared.

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She Appeared With Law Roach Following Rumored Feud

Law Roach and Zendaya at the 'Euphoria' Los Angeles FYC Event
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Zendaya and her retired stylist, Law Roach, ended rumors of a feud by reuniting for a dazzling appearance at the Paris Fashion Week. The reunion served as a subtle rebuttal to speculation surrounding their alleged discord.

The pair were rumored to have feuded after a viral video showed a seemingly awkward encounter between her and Roach at Louis Vuitton's Paris Fashion Week runway show earlier this year. 

The video, which showed Roach momentarily searching for a seat next to Zendaya, led fans to interpret her body language as "dismissive," suggesting a rift between them.

However, in an interview with ELLE, the "Challengers" actress addressed the rumors head-on.

"When it happened, I said, 'Oh no, I hope people don't try to create something from this,'" she said, before explaining that they were "stuck in traffic" and "rushing" to the front row, after which she tried to look for Roach's assigned seat. The video showed her pointing to a row behind her, making it look like that was Roach's seat, with many believing he was offended.

"We're so used to sitting together that he didn't know where to go," Zendaya clarified. "But obviously, people want to assume the worst of the situation, which is not always easy to deal with and hurtful."

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Zendaya Was Named Louis Vuitton Ambassador

Zendaya at the 54th Annual NAACP Image Awards
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In March, Zendaya was officially appointed as a Louis Vuitton ambassador this year and the face of the brand's iconic Capucines bag.

It comes after she surprised fans at Louis Vuitton's Paris Fashion Week show in March alongside fellow LV ambassadors Emma Stone and Ana de Armas, which caused fans to speculate she might be joining the fashion house.

"I remember growing up around LV campaigns," she shared with Vogue magazine. "There was this one that I loved from the early 2000s of Naomi Campbell, and she's sprawled out over a trunk. I can still see it. I can see the image in my head and remember seeing it in magazines as a kid."

The ambassadorship aligns with Zendaya's longstanding relationship with the brand. The actress has graced numerous Louis Vuitton events, consistently making headlines for her impeccable taste and ability to showcase the brand's creations with flair.

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