Zendaya’s look was a fashion history lesson, referencing Zelda Wynn Valdes. Valdes was a designer who is credited with designing the Playboy costume and dressed the likes of Joyce Bryant. Zendaya’s hair seemed to also be a reference to Joyce Bryant’s signature style.

The 2025 Golden Globes, where both films were nominated for top prizes—and where Z herself hasn't attended since 2016. This look says the star is wasting no time assembling her best red carpet fashion of 2025.

Zendaya was glowing as she made her way down the 2025 Golden Globes red carpet in a captivating burnt orange ballgown that was unlike anything else at the Jan. 5 award show in Los Angeles.