From her viral Dune: Part Two press tour looks to fully committing to tenniscore for Challengers, Zendaya has firmly cemented herself as Hollywood’s fashion it-girl. But as she begins to promote her 2026 movie calendar release The Drama, her latest look might be one of her most layered yet. At first glance, it’s a striking lace ensemble. Then you find out it’s actually a tribute to Prince’s iconic 1985 stage outfit and suddenly, it becomes something else entirely. And, this is not the first time she’s done this.
The sheer lace look designed by Harris Reed was already getting attention for its delicate lace, tailored structure, and dramatic energy. But Reed later confirmed there was a very specific influence behind it, and it makes perfect sense once you see it. In an Instagram post, Reed explained:
