Zendaya Steps Out in “Borrowed” Armani Privé Gown Previously Worn Twice by Cate Blanchett

Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Zendaya ’s method dressing streak for The Drama press tour has taken another chic turn. The Emmy Award-winning actress stepped out at the A24 film’s Rome premiere in a “borrowed” dress by Giorgio Armani Privé that was made for Cate Blanchett and most recently worn by the Oscar winner in another Italian city at the Venice Film Festival opening night ceremony in August 2025. But doubling down on the whole “borrowed” trend, Blanchett had also worn it before. A longtime muse of Giorgio Armani, Blanchett previously wore the Armani Privé look at the SAG Awards in 2022. She’s long been known to re-wear looks from her personal archive as a way to promote sustainability, eco-conscious moves made arm-in-arm with longtime stylist Elizabeth Stewart. Related Stories Movies Alana Haim Knows 'The Drama' Will Force "Hard Discussions" -- And Is Ready for All of It Lifestyle Chanel Tops the Oscars Red Carpet Power Rankings, Thanks to Teyana Taylor, Jessie Buckley and Nicole Kidman As for the gown, the custom Giorgio Armani Privé black silk architectural column gown features a plunging neckline of onyx stones. As for the “borrowed” part, Zendaya stars opposite Robert Pattinson in The Drama , a film about a happily engaged couple whose relationship is put to the test when an unexpected revelation by the bride-to-be sends their wedding week off the rails. As a play on the plot — and perhaps as a cheeky wink to news that she recently married longtime love Tom Holland — Zendaya and her stylist Law Roach have curated a series of looks that align with the wedding tradition of “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.” It’s a well-known mix that, per Victorian-era codes, is meant to ward off evil spirits and deliver good luck to the couple. ...