Zendaya Debuts an Edgy Hair Change as She Steps Out in Head-to-Toe Leather for a Hot Summer Day in N.Y.C.

On July 17, the 28-year-old was spotted down the New York City sidewalk in head-to-toe black leather, including a pair of pointed toe heels. Despite the summer heat, the Challengers star didn’t seem to break a sweat as she stopped to sign autographs. In addition to demonstrating her goddess-like ability to rock any outfit regardless of the elements, Zendaya debuted an unexpected new hairstyle that had fans and paparazzi stopping for a double-take.

Zendaya’s leather suit featured a pair of fitted, straight-leg pants that hugged the top of her heels, and a matching jacket complete with structured sleeves. Both the jacket and the pants featured a crinkled finish that gave the outfit texture and movement as she made her way down the street. The Golden Globe-winner layered the look over a white T-shirt worn in a semi-tuck.

Zendaya walks through New York City on July 17, 2026.Credit: Getty Images
Zendaya walks through New York City on July 17, 2026.
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Letting the shiny, crinkled outfit speak for itself, Zendaya kept her accessories to a minimum. She completed the look with a pair of pointed-toe pumps in black and minimal jewelry, including her   from her recent nuptials with  .

For her glam, Zendaya’s team went all out yet again, giving her a sharp brow, a lined lip, and black mascara that accentuated the bold ensemble. Her hair, in particular, caught onlookers’ attention as she revealed a wavy,   styled in a side part. The new look was a surprising departure from the   she debuted just a few days earlier.

Zendaya walks through New York City on July 17, 2026.Credit: Getty Images
Zendaya walks through New York City on July 17, 2026.
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A day earlier, Zendaya wore a ruched black halter dress with a plunging neckline and a thigh-high slit during a date night out with her husband, who saved her from a  the same evening. She paired the dress, which featured a large flower embellishment along the waist with minimal jewelry and a pair of black pumps.

Zendaya’s new hairstyle comes on the heels of her stunning, back-to-back fashion streak on the red carpet. While promoting her upcoming films, and  , Zendaya and her style team have pulled out all the stops, leaning into the films onscreen aesthetics to produce standout red-carpet ensembles.

Tom Holland and Zendaya hold hands as they enjoy a date night in New York City on July 16, 2026.Credit: Getty Images
Tom Holland and Zendaya hold hands as they enjoy a date night in New York City on July 16, 2026.
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Notably, the Euphoria actress turned heads in an  complete with massive angel wings at the New York City premiere of The Odyssey on July 14. The look, designed by Matières Fécales and styled by Law Roach, featured an asymmetrical plunging neckline and a fitted bodice that flowed seamlessly into a romantic column skirt with a thigh-high slit and a feathered train.

On her back, Zendaya donned an oversized pair of feathery angel wings, which Roach put “on hold” for the occasion two years ago. Roach accessorized her ensemble with white Christian Louboutin pumps and 30 carats of diamond jewelry from Chopard.

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