Zendaya recently made headlines during the press tour for Dune: Part Two by showcasing a custom outfit by emerging London designer Torishéju Dumi. This move not only grabbed attention but also highlighted Zendaya’s support for up-and-coming talents in the fashion industry.
The ensemble Zendaya wore for a photo call in Mexico City consisted of a unique twisted halter-neck crop top and a striking red and black maxiskirt with a dramatic split, all based on a design from Torishéju’s spring-summer 2024 collection. Styled by Law Roach, the outfit perfectly complemented the warrior-princess theme of Zendaya’s Dune press tour wardrobe. It’s worth noting that Zendaya and her co-star Timothée Chalamet are known for their dedication to method dressing on the red carpet.
Torishéju Dumi gained recognition with her standout debut at Paris Fashion Week, where she caught the eye of industry icons like Naomi Campbell and Paloma Elsesser. Drawing inspiration from her West African roots, Dumi’s designs blend traditional elements with contemporary deconstructed tailoring.
After being featured on the cover of British Vogue‘s sustainability-focused January 2024 issue, alongside other innovative designers, Dumi emphasized the importance of sustainability in her work. She expressed her commitment to using leftover fabrics and offcuts in her creations, aligning with her ethos of making do with available resources.
Zendaya’s support for emerging designers like Peter Do and Maximilian Davis’s Ferragamo is well-documented. As she spends more time in the UK with her partner Tom Holland, we can expect to see Zendaya incorporating more London-based brands into her wardrobe, continuing to uplift and spotlight rising talents in the fashion world.