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Each member of “The Odyssey” cast took the unofficial Grecian-inspired press tour dress code and gave it their own interpretation, with a few channeling their respective characters. Under the styling of Micaela Erlanger, Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong’o’s promo wardrobe went full Helen of Troy, merging power and precision in equal measure. How did Erlanger and Nyong’o infuse those qualities into her red carpet and photo call attire? And what might the actress’ press tour wardrobe tell audiences about her interpretation of Helen of Troy before “The Odyssey” hits theaters on Friday? WWD dives into the history of the Greek mythology figure, translations of the complicated character and Nyong’o’s “Odyssey” era sartorial journey. Who Is Helen of Troy? A depiction of Helen of Troy by French artist Gustave Moreau. Getty Image...

Anne Hathaway merged the Greek mythology-inspired bent of her “The Odyssey” press tour wardrobe with maternity wear in a custom GapStudio dress for her “Late Night With Seth Meyers” appearance on Monday night in New York City. Anne Hathaway TheStewartofNY/GC Images The Oscar-winning actress, who was styled by Erin Walsh, wore a long, dramatic, ethereal dress in an off-white charmeuse bias-cut design with a fluid draping element. The dress was overlaid with a sheer tunic tank, cut with clean, elongated lines for an airy aesthetic. While the dress certainly echoed the unofficial Grecian-inspired dress code of “The Odyssey” press tour, the dress also mirrored current trends like modern minimalism. Hathaway added the sea wave wedge by Aquazzura to her look, along with earrings by Bulgari, for which she serves as an ambassador. The actress i...

“The Odyssey” is just days away from arriving in theaters, and its press tour has already created plenty of fashion headlines. Grecian-inspired styling has been the unofficial dress code for the stars promoting the film, including Charlize Theron, who has worn Dior, Givenchy and Tom Ford, among other designers, throughout the tour. But beyond the mythological bent of Theron’s “Odyssey” red carpet and photo call wardrobe, what if there was more to the styling? She may have been channeling her character, the sea nymph Calypso, all along. Who Does Charlize Theron Play in ‘The Odyssey’? (L-R) Vanessa Williams as Calypso in “The Odyssey” 1997 miniseries, Odysseus and Calypso, by Gerard de Lairesse, 1680, Naomie Harris as Tia Dalma/Calypso in “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest.” Oliver Upton / ©NBC / courtesy Everett Collection, Cour...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. If you’re lucky, you’ll find your summer calendar stacked with black-tie or white-tie functions (more on the difference later). If you’re luckier, you’ll know exactly how to dress to impress for the galas, fundraisers, and fêtes in question… and we’re making it easier by giving you the 411 on what might be one of the trickiest dress codes to crack. If the mere mention of the word “gala” inspires “Bridgerton” flashbacks, you’re not wrong for this association. After all, women’s gala dress trends went hand in hand with European royal court fashion for a long time. In the 1600s and 1700s, corsets and wigs prevailed, while the 1800s and 1900s displayed a penchant for voluminous crinoline gowns and haute couture adornments like lace, ribbons, artificial flowers,...

Princess Charlotte took a leaf from mom Kate Middleton’s royal style playbook with a Jenny Packham dress she wore to the men’s singles final at The Championships, Wimbledon on Sunday. Kate Middleton, Prince George and Princess Charlotte. Getty Images A representative from Jenny Packham’s eponymous label confirmed exclusively to WWD that the 11-year-old royal’s simple blue dress was designed by the couturier — a longtime favorite of the Princess of Wales, who began wearing Packham designs before her daughter was even born. Princess Charlotte’s dress was crafted in a blue tone similar to her mother’s Gabriela Hearst suited style, which she wore to the grand slam tennis tournament on July 2. The dress featured a midi hemline and included youthful touches like layered butterfly sleeves for a summery finish. ...

Zendaya continued her “The Odyssey” press tour with an Alberta Ferretti look that merged retro style with a Grecian aesthetic in New York City on Monday. Longtime collaborator and stylist Law Roach dressed Zendaya in a look from the Italian designer’s spring 2008 collection. The dress debuted during Milan Fashion Week in September 2007 and featured several design cues that evoked the Grecian look and feel of Zendaya’s “Odyssey” press tour while also incorporating several 2000s-era trends. Zendaya GC Images The white minidress was crafted with a flowing material, with pleating running down the bodice and its V-shaped neckline. Cinched at the waist with a belt motif for added definition, the dress also included cascading sequin embellishments that extended from the bodice to the skirt in a fringe-like finish. Other elements of the E...