Zendaya's Schiaparelli gown sparks private jet backlash
Zendaya wore a Schiaparelli haute couture gown to The Odyssey world premiere in London on July 6, just hours after its Paris runway debut—a headline fashion moment from the charlize theron odyssey premiere week. Stylist Law Roach then revealed he used a private jet to rush the dress from France, igniting viral backlash over the environmental cost of the runway-to-red-carpet stunt.
The Leicester Square carpet quickly became the most debated chapter of Christopher Nolan's Greek epic rollout. Zendaya stars as Athena alongside Tom Holland as Telemachus, and her wardrobe is shaping the press tour as much as the film. For ongoing premiere coverage, follow our Celebrity Breaking News hub.
Key Takeaways
- Zendaya wore a Schiaparelli Fall/Winter 2026/27 haute couture gown to The Odyssey London premiere on July 6, hours after its Paris debut.
- Stylist Law Roach told creator Elias Medini he flew in on a private jet to collect the gown straight off the runway and deliver it to London.
- The dress featured a porcelain-effect bustier and mirrored fringe, paired with more than 88 carats of Chopard diamonds.
- Social media users criticized the jet trip, noting Eurostar covers Paris to London in about two hours and 17 minutes.
- The Odyssey press tour has also featured an archival 1997 Givenchy look, with the film hitting theatres July 17.
What Did Zendaya Wear to The Odyssey Premiere?
Zendaya transformed the London red carpet into couture's latest runway, wearing Daniel Roseberry's sculptural Schiaparelli creation almost immediately after its Paris debut. Schiaparelli described the glowing dress as a molded bustier in white glazed porcelain-effect silicone with a racer back, lacing details, and mirrored fringes embroidered with a white-to-mirror sfumato gradient.
Per People, she accessorized with a Chopard necklace featuring a 12.37-carat diamond and 76.11 carats of diamonds set in 18k white gold, plus diamond studs—more than 88 carats total. FASHION Magazine noted a column skirt dripping in cascading white and crystal beads and a five-strand diamond necklace amplifying the look's glamour.
How Did Law Roach Get the Gown From Paris to London?
The dress debuted earlier on Monday at the Schiaparelli show that kicked off Paris Haute Couture Week. In a clip French creator Elias Medini, known as Lyas, shared on Instagram, Medini pointed to the gown on a nearby model and asked Roach about choosing it for a premiere that same night.
Roach, 47, replied with a laugh: "Yes, I flew in last night to come to the show; I have a private jet waiting for me." He added the plan was to get the dress off the model, fly it to London, and put it on "a very special girl"—referencing Zendaya, 29. The turnaround ranked among fashion's fastest runway-to-red-carpet feats.
Why Are Fans Upset About the Private Jet?
Once the backstage clip went viral, criticism followed. Yahoo reported that sending a private jet just to collect a dress "has not landed particularly well on social media," especially because travelers can reach London from Paris via Eurostar in about two hours and 17 minutes, compared with roughly one hour and 20 minutes by air.
One viral tweet cited by Yahoo read: "A private jet just for a dress is deeply unethical, though." Another with more than 16,000 likes said, "the ultra rich are making me hate fashion." Reddit users compared the move unfavorably to other celebrities' private-jet controversies, with one noting Zendaya could have waited since a Paris premiere was also scheduled near where the couture show took place.
What's Next for Zendaya's Odyssey Press Tour?
FASHION Magazine framed the tour as a masterclass in fashion storytelling. Beyond the Schiaparelli moment, Zendaya has already stepped out in an archival 1997 Givenchy look from Alexander McQueen's first collection for the French house. Law Roach, whom the outlet calls her "image architect," is driving looks that blur fashion and film narrative.
With The Odyssey not hitting theatres until July 17, another week of premieres lies ahead. If the London carpet set the tone, expect more couture history—and more scrutiny of how far stylists will go to land a same-day runway look on the red carpet.