Zendaya surprised fans with a rare second look at last night’s Met Gala.
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The Challengers star first arrived at the annual fashion event in New York, where the dress code was ‘Garden Of Time’, in a deep blue and green gown by Maison Margiela’s John Galliano.
Accompanied by a dramatic headpiece, ornate bird figurines, and bold makeup, Zendaya received praise from fans and critics for the look.
One user took to X to call the appearance: “A look that will go down in met gala history” while another wrote “This woman understands EVERY assignment when it comes to fashion”.
a look that will go down in met gala history
— jessica (@ysldoll) May 7, 2024
This woman understands EVERY assignment when it comes to fashion 🌷🌷🌷🌷
— برنسيسه 👑💛💛💛 (@srm113377) May 7, 2024
However, Zendaya’s time on the turquoise and cream carpet wasn’t finished there, as she revealed a rare second look later in the evening.
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The Dune star reappeared wearing a never-before-worn vintage black taffeta Givenchy gown, accompanied by an elaborate Alexander McQueen headpiece resembling a bouquet of flowers.
Fans again took to social media to express their excitement at the surprise second look. One user wrote on X: “A SECOND ZENDAYA LOOK I REPEAT A SECOND ZENDAYA LOOK U GUYS #MetGala” while another wrote: “Zendaya didn’t conquer the Met Gala steps once, BUT TWICE tonight!!!”
A SECOND ZENDAYA LOOK I REPEAT A SECOND ZENDAYA LOOK U GUYS #MetGala pic.twitter.com/cXrzmAJWhz
— corinne ☆ (@MIUCClAMUSE) May 7, 2024
Zendaya didn’t conquer the Met Gala steps once, BUT TWICE tonight!!! pic.twitter.com/Gtku8CItvL
— Kea (@jacquemusx) May 7, 2024
went to sleep like okay i saw zendaya's met look, great! then woke up to a SECOND look omg😭😭 no one in her league
— go watch challengers (@tigerfindsaway) May 7, 2024
went to sleep eventually bc at some point of the night I had to accept people just aren't following the theme even if they looked good 😭 but I just came here to say I'm so glad zendaya had a good second look, wasn't feeling that first one AT ALL
— mediocrates (@uhndilee) May 7, 2024
Another surprised fan wrote: “Went to sleep like okay i saw Zendaya’s met look, great! Then woke up to a SECOND look omg. No one in her league”.
Some users weren’t a fan of her first look, but argued that her second appearance was better: “But I just came here to say I’m so glad Zendaya had a good second look, wasn’t feeling that first one AT ALL,” wrote one user.
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