Zendaya Revives Gladiator Sandals Ahead of The Odyssey Premiere
Zendaya was photographed in New York wearing knee-high gladiator sandals from Sophia Webster, paired with a white tunic from Alberta Ferretti's spring 2008 collection. The outfit, styled by Law Roach, marks the return of a trend that peaked in the early to mid-2010s, when brands like Chloé, Jean Paul Gaultier, Balmain, and Dolce & Gabbana featured caged Grecian sandals. Jennifer Lopez wore the same Sophia Webster heels in 2014 while promoting American Idol. The appearance comes days before the premiere of Christopher Nolan's film The Odyssey, for which Zendaya has been on a press tour wearing vintage Givenchy, custom Louis Vuitton, and Schiaparelli couture. The article questions whether Zendaya's endorsement can revive gladiator sandals, which have been overshadowed by flip-flops for three summers.
Key facts
- Zendaya wore Sophia Webster gladiator sandals in New York.
- Her tunic was from Alberta Ferretti's spring 2008 collection.
- The outfit was styled by Law Roach.
- Jennifer Lopez wore the same shoes in 2014.
- Gladiator sandals were popular from early to mid-2010s.
- Brands like Chloé, Jean Paul Gaultier, Balmain, and Dolce & Gabbana featured them.
- Flip-flops have been the dominant sandal style for three summers.
- The appearance is days before The Odyssey premiere.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Alberta Ferretti
- Sophia Webster
- Chloé
- Jean Paul Gaultier
- Balmain
- Dolce & Gabbana
- Givenchy
- Louis Vuitton
- Schiaparelli
- Vogue
Locations
- New York
- United States