Zendaya continues to assert her dominance as one of fashion’s most compelling forces, stepping out in a look from Di Petsa’s AW26 collection to attend The Drama afterparty. Styled by her longtime collaborator Law Roach, the appearance marked yet another seamless fusion of high-concept design and modern celebrity styling.
While the moment itself wasn’t rooted in London, the look draws from one of the city’s most exciting fashion voices—Di Petsa, the London-based womenswear label redefining sensuality through an ecofeminist lens.
Di Petsa: Where Craft Meets Concept
Founded in 2019 by Greek designer Dimitra Petsa, Di Petsa is a London-based brand built on the exploration of the relationship between women and water. The label merges traditional craftsmanship—shaped by Petsa’s upbringing alongside her seamstress grandmother—with her academic training in performance design and womenswear at Central Saint Martins.
The result is a distinctive “contemporary goddess aesthetic”: a balance of draped silhouettes, innovative textile development, and interdisciplinary storytelling that spans fashion, performance, and film.
The Signature “Wetlook”
Central to the brand’s identity is the now-iconic “Wetlook” dress—an instantly recognisable design that appears as though fabric is suspended on the body like water. More than an aesthetic, it represents self-acceptance, fluidity, and the natural evolution of the body.
The design has been embraced by a powerful roster of artists and cultural figures, including Bella Hadid, FKA Twigs, Lizzo, Doja Cat, and SZA.
It has also shaped defining fashion moments, most notably in ethereal pregnancy reveals worn by Bella Hadid and Nicki Minaj—transforming the garment into a symbol of creation and transformation.
AW26: A Study in Fluid Power
Zendaya’s AW26 look captures the essence of Di Petsa’s philosophy—fluid, sculptural, and emotionally charged. The drapery moves with intention, echoing water’s natural rhythm while celebrating the body in all its forms.
Di Petsa’s approach to design remains rooted in intimacy and inclusivity, embracing all sizes, gender expressions, and the ever-changing nature of the body. It is fashion that invites connection rather than perfection.
A Growing Global Presence
The brand’s conceptual strength has earned it international recognition, with features in Vogue US, Vogue Paris, i-D, DAZED, and Harper’s Bazaar Singapore. Its nomination for the DAZED100 NextGen Designer in 2021 further cemented its position as a rising force in contemporary fashion.
More Than a Look
Zendaya’s appearance in Di Petsa AW26 is not just a fashion moment—it’s a continuation of a narrative. One that embraces fluid identity, honours craftsmanship, and challenges traditional ideals of beauty.
With Di Petsa, fashion becomes something deeper: a language of the body, shaped by water, movement, and emotion.
