Zendaya’s slinky low-back Louis Vuitton gown for the 2024 Gotham Awards is a nod to her outstanding Tennis performance in the “Challengers” movie. Additionally, the actor accepted the 2024 Spotlight Tribute Award for nailing the role of player Tashi Duncan in the film. She previously rocked several similar looks during the movie’s press tour and is once again bringing some iconic looks to the red carpet with awards season official afoot. The 2024 Gotham Awards red carpet photos show the 28-year-old flaunting her bare back in a white floor-length dress, looking elegant as always.

Zendaya’s stylist reveals the 2024 Gotham Awards gown was inspired by her ‘Challengers’ character

It’s no secret that Zendaya‘s brilliant role in Luca Guadagnino’s “Challengers” movie has remained in the 2024 spotlight, finally landing her a Gotham Award. On Monday, she wore an off-white low-back custom Louis Vuitton dress to the red carpet event. There, the star accepted the Spotlight Tribute award for capturing the true essence of her role in the tennis movie in which she starred alongside Josh O’Connor and Mike Fast. On the other hand, her outfit was a body-hugging floor-length gown that completely bared her back. The outfit also had a halter neck design that she paired with a sleek ponytail and statement jewelry.

Later, Zendaya’s stylist, Law Roach, told Vogue how they masterminded the ensemble using the Nicolas Ghesquière-designed backless double satin dress. Roach claimed, “We love collaborating with Nicolas,” explaining that Ghesquière’s designing approach has a hint of “intelligence” that they appreciate. And so, Roach expressed his wish to create something sleek and elegant for Zendaya. He then opined that the dress was “really pretty—simple, sexy, and very modern.” Additionally, she added Bvlgari jewelry to round off the attire.

Finally, Roach admitted that Zendaya’s dress for the 2024 Gotham Awards was a more subtle nod to the “Challengers” movie. “It feels in the same vein as this character we created for Tashi Duncan, but it’s not as character-driven as the press tour,” he said. The stylist also commented on how the dress mainly captures the actor’s present stance in life and only “a little carry-over” for Tashi.

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You’re about to see a whole lot more of Zendaya down at your local newsstand. Editors of Vogue from across the globe continue to trip up over themselves to endorse the global superstar.

Earlier this month, the 2024 Met Gala co-chair was welcomed by Anna Wintour onto American Vogue via the lens of famed photographer Annie Leibovitz – and to much fanfare from theFashionSpot’s forum members. In a shared transatlantic effort, Zendaya was swiftly unveiled as British Vogue‘s cover star for the exact same month. Now, Christine Centenera welcomes the fashion darling as cover girl, with the unveiling of Vogue Australia’s May 2024 installment. Three Vogue covers within one month is pretty impressive, right?

Four years after her last appearance on the Aussie fashion bible, the Challengers actress is photographed by Josh Olins. Naturally, of course, Law Roach was called upon for styling duties. The famed fashion stylist opted to dress Zendaya in a custom creation from Nicolas Ghesquière’s Spring 2024 collection for Louis Vuitton (to which Zendaya is brand ambassador). In addition, the recipient of one of theFashionSpot’s best-dressed at this year’s Met Gala event wears a selection of jewelry from Bulgari (another brand to which Zendaya is ambassador).

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You could argue Vogue France is the most consistent out of the Euro editions of Vogue. The publication’s head of editorial content Eugénie Trochu has made some big strides installed at the top job, having welcomed the likes of Laetitia Casta, Beyoncé, Dua Lipa, Victoria Beckham and Sophie Marceau as cover subjects subsequent to the French fashion bible becoming Vogue France in 2021.

Trochu’s latest accomplishment is securing none other than Céline Dion as cover star, who graces the recently-unveiled May 2024 offering. Marking the iconic Canadian songstress’ very first Vogue cover appearance (crazy, we know!), Céline poses before the lens of photographer Cass Bird across a duo of collectable covers. In cover one (below), Bird captures “The Queen of Power Ballads” in full color, as Law Roach styles Céline in a voluminous pink Alaïa coat and a crisp white Balenciaga shirt for the second black and white cover (after the jump).

Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

“I mean, I love Céline Dion and I’m happy to see her doing some press after everything she’s been through, but they could’ve picked a better team, huh? Law did her dirty!” exclaimed thiago.

“What the hell. The styling! She deserves better so much better,” GivenchyAddict added.

“I can’t believe this is her first Vogue cover. It’s crazy considering how Céline Dion has always showed an interest in fashion and her style has always been great – especially in the 90s. Back to the actual cover, it’s quite underwhelming. It’s not atrocious but it also doesn’t do much,” shared THD96.

Lola701 wrote: “She looks ridiculous! I don’t think Law Roach is the stylist he thinks he is.”

“All for Céline Dion landing the cover of Vogue but this is atrocious. Cass Bird’s photography (as to be expected) is amateur beyond belief and the styling from Law Roach ain’t much better, beyond underwhelming. Absolutely loathe how Céline’s wearing that Alaïa coat,” ranted vogue28.

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American and British Vogue teaming up to share a cover star isn’t exactly out of the ordinary. After all, the titan fashion bible’s famously shared Adele back in November of 2021 (British Vogue ultimately winning the moment with a high-glam Steven Meisel-shot offering).

The latest to be spread across dual covers is Zendaya, who makes an appearance on both Anna Wintour’s American Vogue and Chioma Nnadi’s British Vogue (below) for May 2024 – on two very different covers. Nnadi, for her second issue as head of editorial content, enlisted Carlijn Jacobs to capture Zendaya’s second British Vogue cover, three years after her last. Dressed by Law Roach (because, who else?), the American actress jumps before Jacobs’ lens sporting a jacket and shorts from Adidas Originals by Wales Bonner and sneakers from the celebrated British designer’s namesake label (in addition to donning jewelry from Bulgari).

Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

Oaklee91 immediately noted: “Coming from her American Vogue cover… this is quite a stark fall!”

“Awful. Zendaya’s pose, expression, the lighting, all the negative space, the ‘styling’… nothing works. It looks like an outtake, or a test shot while they were figuring the lighting out,” exclaimed WinstonH20.

“Christ. Imagine having Zendaya to play with and this is what you bring to the table,” shrieked an unforgiving honeycombchild.

Also far from impressed with the end result was Marc10: “Atrocious composition. The framing, the text placement, the art direction… a competent editor would never run a cover like this.”

“The cover is atrocious. We are in the dark ages of British Vogue, it seems,” voiced aracic.

Zorka described the cover as a “travesty” and we are not sure we could possibly disagree.

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American Vogue can either make us jump for joy or cringe in embarrassment. Over recent months, covers with Miuccia Prada have completely taken us by surprise (in the best way possible) whilst we were left scratching our heads over Coco Gauff‘s cover just last month. Anna Wintour welcomes Zendaya as the American fashion bible’s May 2024 cover star, ahead of the global superstar co-chairing the 2024 Met Gala and starring in Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers. For her third American Vogue cover appearance, Zendaya receives the full Vogue treatment via the lens of famed photographer Annie Leibovitz and is styled by close friend and longtime stylist Law Roach in red floral creation from Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda.

Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

“What a gorgeous cover. Love it,” immediately exclaimed mikel.

“Gorgeous! A return to form. Zendaya killed this. The styling is impeccable too,” MON enthused.

“Oh this is glorious! Annie Leibovitz can be hit and miss. However, I love this,” chimed in LastNight.

Also very much a fan was Bertrando3, commenting: “Absolutely stunning! Love the cover – love the pose, hair and makeup and the styling. I love Zendaya she’s working it!”

“A truly GORGEOUS cover, absolutely love and always 100% here for Wintour going all quintessential American Vogue on us. The colors are fabulous, love the lush greens with the red Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda piece and how polished and poised Zendaya looks,” raved vogue28.

ReneSanchez agreed, echoing: “This is stunning. The layout and composition of the cover photo makes for a striking spring cover. This will stand out in newsstands!”

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Here at theFashionSpot, you will often hear us complaining at the sight of the same old faces greeting us down at the newsstand. Kim Petras, however, makes for a rather refreshing sight as she takes to the cover of Vogue Germany for November 2023. The publication’s head of editorial content Kerstin Weng embraces the German singer-songwriter as she makes her debut as a Vogue cover star, who for the occasion pays homage to screen icon Marilyn Monroe. Via the lens of Micaiah Carter, the 31-year-old hitmaker poses on location at Los Angeles’ historic Chateau Marmont. Stylist to the stars Law Roach selected an elegant red dress from Jason Wu for Kim to showcase in the stylized and inspired cover image.

The cover immediately garnered feedback from our forum members – both good and bad. “Better than that mess that was last month,” admitted callmejaeden straight away.

“To be honest, I’ve lost count of the times I’ve listened to Dirty Things from Kim Petras’ new album, so I don’t mind seeing her on the cover of Vogue Germany. Not mad at the whole Marilyn Monroe concept here either. Undoubtedly one of Vogue Germany’s more stronger cover offerings this year!” vogue28 chimed in.

Yet not everyone was so sold. “There isn’t anything glamorous or elegant about looking like you’re ready to fall over yourself if you make the slightest move. What’s going on with those feet?” asked tigerrouge. “It’s like someone on holiday, getting drunk in a hotel room, dressing up as Rita Hayworth, trying to pose seductively before they miss the wall and fall on the floor. Good times… but not a good cover.”

“What is this? What a waste! You had someone as gorgeous as Kim Petras and you give us this?” an unforgiving MON questioned.

“Had potential to be great, but it is not,” echoed jeremydante.

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As EIC of American ELLE, Nina Garcia has cemented herself and the magazine as a major competitor alongside the likes of Anna Wintour’s Vogue and Samira Nasr’s Harper’s Bazaar. Month after month, issue after issue, Garcia outshines the competition and last month saw Imaan Hammam take to two dynamic covers – a move which was widely celebrated on our forums given the fact models are a total rarity on mainstream American fashion titles.

This month, Garcia ups ante for ELLE’s all-important September issue and true to rumors via our forums, one of the biggest stars within the world of entertainment makes an appearance: Zendaya! Captured by renowned photographer Steven Klein and with Law Roach on styling duties, the multifaceted American star poses up a storm in the vibrant and electric cover image captured on location at the Ace Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles and poses poolside wearing a Louis Vuitton dress, Bulgari jewelry (both in which Zendaya is brand ambassador) and stands tall in a pair of killer Christian Louboutin stilettos.

Amazingly so, however, the end result of ELLE‘s latest cover shoot garnered negative feedback amongst our forum members. “Zendaya looks good as she always does, but I don’t care for the cover image,” voiced KINGofVERSAILLES.
“I like her, not sure on the cover,” echoed Ivancica.
“It’s giving budget limitations. I don’t think a rooftop was the right setting. It needed a villa, something unapologetically lavish to really amplify the sex and excess. The cover isn’t good either,” Benn98 chimed in.
Also not exactly jumping for joy was DK92: “I generally like Klein’s work, but he really annoys me with this filter that makes everyone look like they haven’t showered in a month.”
“All the components are here for a grand September cover, such as big star like Zendaya and a fantastic photographer like Steven Klein but the cover itself does nothing for me. There’s far too much going on with the busy and textured backdrop of the hotel and the red masthead is disappearing,” noticed vogue28.
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Zendaya’s been a regular fixture down at newsstands since forever. We’ve seen the American actress gracing all the major fashion titles, including ELLE, Marie Claire, InStyle, W and Vogue (more than once). So it comes as no surprise to see Francesca Ragazzi tap Zendaya for Vogue Italia asking the global superstar to grace the magazine’s July 2022 edition. Photographed by Elizaveta Porodina and styled by Law Roach, Zendaya transforms into the legendary Josephine Baker wearing a Valentino minidress and Bulgari jewelry for the stylized cover shot.

The majority of our forum members certainly approve. “Kind of love this, it’s not what I expected. Still have Zendaya fatigue from the rampant overexposure, but this is memorable, creative and would stand out on the newsstand and my coffee table…” admitted KINGofVERSAILLES.

“Gorgeous colors, gorgeous dress, love Zendaya. I need to have this, it is made for the living room!” echoed dodencebt.

“The cover is beautiful, love the colors and lighting,” admired aracic.

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“Oh wow. I adore this. I adore the colors, what she wears, the pose! Everything!” exclaimed oaklee91.

“Very pleasantly surprised at how much I like this considering I used to be unable to stand the sight of Zendaya on fashion magazine covers. Also rapidly becoming fond of Elizaveta Porodina’s work and loving the Josephine Baker vibes I’m getting here,” declared vogue28.

But not everyone is buying it. “Looks like one of those fan tributes that’s psychologically revealing about the person who made it. Face of a painted child, hands like Gollum, menaced by shadowy figures in the yolk-like background,” described tigerrouge.

“I thought it was fan art,” Urban Stylin chimed in.

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Zendaya is absolute newsstand gold. Within the last two years alone, we’ve witnessed the American actress front every major fashion title from Vanity Fair to ELLE and W Magazine. Fresh off the cover of British Vogue, Zendaya is welcomed back to InStyle 14 months after her last appearance. The actress serves drama and pure unapologetic fashion on three November 2021 covers. Shot by photographic duo AB+DM and styled by Law Roach, the star of Dune wears showstopping looks from Schiaparelli’s Fall 2021 Haute Couture collection on covers one and three and is a vision in a look from Valentino’s Fall 2021 Haute Couture collection on cover two.

The covers immediately ignited debate on our forums. “Zendaya is beautiful, but holy h*ll is she getting overexposed. She’s the face of several major brands and is in constant rotation on covers. She was on InStyle by the same photographers and this same stylist just a year ago!” declared KINGofVERSAILLES.

“She’s way overexposed at this point, but like Rihanna, Zendaya is one of the few celebrities who know how to model,” noted dfl-001.

“Wasn’t she on the cover last September? Are they running out of cover subjects?” asked Handbag Queen.

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“She was just on InStyle… But I’ll take this. Better than her British Vogue cover,” reasoned caioherrero.

“After just having Zendaya on British Vogue, I could have obviously done without seeing her back on InStyle for the gazillionth time, but I don’t mind this — it’s certainly fashion-forward and the first cover is just so bold and direct that I cannot even complain,” added vogue28.

“I actually really love this, she looks very glamorous and she’s selling me that extravagant high-fashion fantasy,” approved aracic.

“I love this girl, she is like a top model, her face, the way she poses, she always accepts to transform herself for the sake of fashion with a capital F, she gives energy and she’s fun,” raved Bertrando3.

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Anya Taylor-Joy is everywhere. Well, at least when it comes to newsstands. She’s on everything from the cover of Tatler to InStyle. Laura Brown continues to secure the hottest celebrity talent with Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Hudson, Salma Hayek along with Jennifer Lopez fronting recent issues. Now Anya covers the title’s October 2021 offering. For the twice-yearly beauty edition, the Tiffany & Co. brand ambassador is styled by Law Roach for the image captured by Sebastian Faena.

Anya’s latest definitely divided our forums, however. “So happy to see her score another cover! She looks beautiful,” noted aracic.

“Another nice cover with Anya Taylor-Joy, like how impactful it is and will no doubt grab your attention on the newsstands (especially over Harper’s Bazaar with Nicole Kidman). The colors are gorgeous, love the addition of the sunflowers…” approved an obviously thrilled vogue28.

“I like the cover well enough, but I think she’s in danger of overexposure,” KINGofVERSAILLES pointed out.

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But the cover certainly didn’t appeal to everyone. “Law Roach again? Good god! And we wonder why magazines are dead? Actual stylists are no longer getting the prime spots,” complained Benn98.

FashionMuseDior obviously shared the same sentiment: “One of the reasons people buy magazines is for them to give the celebrity a makeover.”

“There really is something so bothersome about Anya Taylor-Joy. She always has this kind of strange pinched mouth smirk… She definitely is risking overexposure. I’m not getting the feeling this is all happening organically…” voiced a clearly annoyed dior_couture1245.

“I have to admit that I don’t like the sunflowers, but the rest is stunning!” confessed JPineapple.

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