Zendaya Thought Her Viral Mugler Robot Look Was a 'Bad Idea': 'Immediately Felt Lightheaded'

The actress looks back on how the Internet-smashing outfit came together for the 'Dune: Part Two' premiere

Zendaya created one of her most iconic red carpet moments to date during the Dune: Part Two press tour, but according to the star, it almost didn't happen.

In a new video for Vogue’s “Life in Looks” series, the actress, 26, shared the story behind the butt-baring 1995 Mugler robot bodysuit she wore to the Feb. 15 film premiere in London.

When she first thought of the idea, she was fully committed to making it happen, even though her stylist, Law Roach, wasn’t convinced. "He was like, 'Are you being serious? Don't play with me! Don't get me started on something and make me do this, and you're going to chicken out at the last minute and be too scared to wear it,” Zendaya recalled.

The duo managed to get their hands on the archival design, one of the men who made the suit in the ‘90s even attended the fitting and the armor “fit like a glove." The whole thing seemed “meant to be,” Zendaya said.

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Leading up to the big reveal though, Zendaya started to think it was a “bad idea.” And she did face some complications when she finally hit the carpet.

“Immediately after wearing it for 10 minutes or less than that, I got really lightheaded. The metal conducts and holds onto heat very quickly and traps it in. I’m wearing a complete bodysuit. There’s a barrier so you already have a layer of material on your skin,” Zendaya explained. She added: “But I put it on, made it out there and did it.”

She didn’t stay in the metal contraption for long and later changed into a black cowl neck Mugler gown accessorized with vintage Bulgari earrings and an emerald ring.

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Related: Zendaya’s Grand Slam Red Carpet Looks from the Challengers Press Tour — Including Her Tennis Ball Stilettos! 

While her Dune era has come to an end, the Golden Globe-winning star continues to keep fans on their toes on her Challengers press circuit. So far, the wardrobe for that has boasted seven different tennis-inspired looks — including epic tennis ball shoes — and two major hair transformations.

All of this is only setting the bar for what’s to come of Zendaya’s 2024 Met Gala look, which will surely be inspired by this year’s “The Garden of Time” dress code. Making her first appearance at fashion’s biggest night since 2019, she’ll serve as one of the four celebrity co-chairs, also including Jennifer Lopez, Chris Hemsworth and Bad Bunny. 

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