Zendaya just delivered one of the most talked-about Halloween looks of the year, and she did it by reaching back to July 2000. Working with longtime stylist Law Roach, she recreated Halle Berry’s outfit from the first“X-Men”premiere, pairing a string bikini top with flared pants. The original look marked Berry’s debut as Storm and has lived in red carpet history ever since.
The homage got the best possible response. Berry saw a side-by-side photo of the two looks on social media and commented“She won”with a sparkle emoji. The exchange landed as a rare public endorsement between two generations of Black leading women in Hollywood. It also highlights Berry’s legacy: two years after that premiere, she became the first Black woman to win the Best Actress Oscar for“Monster’s Ball.”
Zendaya and Law Roach have built a reputation for red carpet tributes that honor fashion history, and this one raised the bar. So what do you think: is this the best celebrity Halloween costume of the year, or does another one top it? Let us know in the comments.
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