Zendaya Steals the Show at the 2026 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards with Her Vintage Caché Flower Mini Dress

Zendaya Takes the Red Carpet by Storm in a Stunning Vintage Caché Look at the 2026 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards!

The 2026 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards were hosted on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles to honor Black women’s remarkable abilities and achievements in the entertainment industry.

Several celebrities attended the 2026 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards, including Zendaya, who was dressed to impress by her stylist Law Roach in a white vintage Caché mini dress originally worn by American actress and television producer Sarah Jessica Parker while filming the HBO show “Sex and the City,” in which she played Carrie Bradshaw. Zendaya’s Caché short dress was inspired by Eugene Alexander‘s white ruched tiny dress with two large flowers and gold and silver accents, which he designed for singer and actress Whitney Houston for a 1987 Life magazine photo shoot.

 

The dress showcased one large flower on the right side, replacing the two petals Whitney Houston wore, and created a distinctive one-shoulder silhouette. Her dress also had gold and silver embellishments that formed a leaf around the neckline and cascaded down to the waist, ruching features over the bodice, and a thigh-length asymmetrical skirt with a modest front slit.

Zendaya Coleman completed her vintage-inspired Caché ensemble for the 2026 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards with coordinating white calfskin patent leather Christian Louboutin So Kate pumps featuring a prominent 120 mm heel. The footwear complemented her long legs while imparting a refined finish to her vintage-inspired look.

Additionally, the 29-year-old American actress and singer complemented her vintage ensemble with pieces from Cartier’s Trinity Fine Jewelry collection, a line that embodies Louis Joseph Cartier’s original concept through its three interlocking bands of yellow, rose, and white gold, first conceived in 1924. Her jewelry collection consisted of stud earrings, a ring, a tiny ring, and an 18K yellow gold unlimited bracelet from Cartier’s Love Fine Jewelry.

Zendaya’s appearance in a vintage Caché flower mini dress at the 2026 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards is a clear testament to her status as a fashion icon. It’s clear that with every red-carpet appearance, Zendaya is not only making a style statement but is also honoring the incredible women who have come before her.

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