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Zendaya's vintage-inspired Vogue Brasil editorial, featuring a plunging sheer gown, has amassed over 2.6 million likes on Instagram.
A five-slide Instagram carousel featuring Zendaya’s latest editorial for Vogue Brasil has ignited a firestorm of reactions online, amassing over 2.6 million likes and more than 13,000 comments. The vintage-themed shoot, which blends old Hollywood glamour with dramatic 90s fashion influences, showcases the actress in a series of sultry, cinematic looks.
One particular outfit has captivated fans: a plunging semi-sheer halter gown that highlights her figure. The post opened with the official cover image, a close-up portrait of Zendaya with dramatic makeup, bold red lips, and her face partially obscured by a feathered headpiece. The carousel then transitioned into a full-body image of the actress posing beside a glass door, with both hands on her hips and one leg extended outward in a theatrical showgirl stance.
Zendaya for Vogue Brasil (May 2026 issue) photographed by Nicole Heiniger, styled by Law Roach. pic.twitter.com/KQXBSXhMet
— linda (@itgirlbackup) May 6, 2026
The editorial features several stunning outfits inspired by classic 90s fashion editorials and theatrical showgirl styling. A standout is a silver semi-sheer halter gown adorned with oversized black polka dots, featuring a dramatic plunging neckline and a handkerchief hemline. She paired it with thigh-high sheer lace stockings, black-and-silver pointed-toe heels, and an oversized black feathered headpiece.
Zendaya photographed by Nicole Heiniger for Vogue Brasil pic.twitter.com/q9GnLyBdGo
Another striking frame shows Zendaya in a cream-colored mini dress with exaggerated structured shoulders and a deep V neckline. The look is elevated with a white feathered fascinator featuring a crystal-encrusted silver brooch, again paired with sheer thigh-high stockings and pointed-toe heels. For the final slide, she shifts into sharp, masculine-inspired tailoring: a crisp button-down shirt layered beneath a chunky V-neck knit vest, high-waisted trousers, and a classic necktie.
— i mourn her at the met gala. zendaya, your absence is felt. 🌹 pic.twitter.com/XMDELbPFAP
— ৻ꪆ. (@filmsbratz) May 5, 2026
Reactions to the editorial flooded in quickly. “She never misses,” one admirer wrote. “Breath? Taken. Jaw? Dropped. Stunning? Per usual,” another joked. “Absolutely stunning,” a third commenter exclaimed.
As images continued circulating, additional stills sparked even more buzz. One especially viral frame shows Zendaya seated dramatically on the floor in a floor-length black coat embroidered with floral detailing along one side. The coat features an oversized white faux-fur collar and spreads behind her in a dramatic train. The image prompted one fan to boldly declare: “This looks better than the entire 2026 Met Gala,” a sentiment echoed by several others across social media.
Despite being one of fashion’s biggest modern icons, Zendaya was notably absent from the 2026 Met Gala. According to her longtime stylist, Law Roach, the actress missed the event simply because she was busy. He did not reveal exactly what project kept her away from fashion’s biggest night.
Zendaya has been a staple of the Met Gala since making her debut at the 2015 event in a custom red-and-black gown designed by Fausto Puglisi. Over the years, she has delivered some of the most memorable looks in Met Gala history, consistently cementing herself as one of the event’s most anticipated attendees.
