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Zendaya and Anna Sawai Celebrate Camaraderie After Viral Met Gala Twinning Moment

The actresses and their stylists emphasize mutual respect and distinct inspirations behind their similar white suits, shifting the narrative from rivalry to collegiality.

Zendaya paid homage to Diana Ross and Bianca Jagger with her three-piece white suit at the Met Gala last week.
Anna Sawai nodded to Yoko Ono with her Met Gala look last week.
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Zendaya, left, and Anna Sawai both wore similar outfits while attending the Met Gala on May 5, 2025.

Overview

  • Zendaya and Anna Sawai wore similar custom white suits by Louis Vuitton and Dior, respectively, at the 2025 Met Gala, leading to widespread online attention.
  • Zendaya sent Sawai flowers to commemorate her first Met Gala, a gesture both actresses and their stylists have highlighted as a sign of mutual respect.
  • Law Roach, Zendaya’s stylist, clarified that there was no tension or disappointment, emphasizing the distinct inspirations behind the outfits: Yoko Ono for Sawai and Diana Ross and Bianca Jagger for Zendaya.
  • Sawai addressed the moment on Instagram, expressing pride in her look and admiration for Zendaya, while her stylist Karla Welch praised the collaborative spirit between the styling teams.
  • The incident underscores the Met Gala’s role in sparking fashion discourse, with this year’s theme celebrating Black dandyism and tailored menswear influences.