Zendaya Dons So Kates and Bridal Whites for Essence Black Women Awards

It was only a matter of time before Zendaya was spotted in her go-to Christian Louboutin So Kate heels again. The “Euphoria” star attended the 2026 Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards on Thursday in Los Angeles, wearing a mini white dress with the French designer’s beloved stilettos in all white.

The So Kate pumps are one of Christian Louboutin‘s signature heels. The steep high heels have become one of their most recognizable styles and the timeless option that has gained a cult-like following. While they were inspired by Kate Moss, the shoes grew in popularity thanks to celebrity endorsements from stars like Tracee Ellis Ross and, famously, Zendaya.

While they come in an array of colors and textures, the pair that the “Malcolm and Marie” star opted for is made from all-white patent leather and features a sculpted upper that extends its lines to the bold cut at the vamp. It sits atop a slender 120mm heel for an added boost that also elongates her legs.

The pop of the signature Louboutin red graces the bottom of the heel, making the pointed-toe pumps stand out. The heels retail for $845 on the luxury footwear brand’s website, and are also available in beige and black.

She paired the heels with a white Cache vintage white minidress, which featured a large gold and silver flower on the shoulder, ruching along the side and a mini small on the leg. This is the Emmy winner’s second time wearing all-white this week. On Tuesday she attended the Louis Vuitton Fall 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in a white shirtdress with a high-low silhouette and sky-high black pumps.

The actress is set to appear in A24’s “The Drama,” which is a film about a young couple who discover a big secret the week leading up to their wedding that puts their nuptials into question. The white ensembles might be an ode to the film, as Zendaya and her longtime stylist Law Roach often go for method dressing when promoting her projects. The stylist also revealed recently that the actress and her longtime partner, Tom Holland, had already gotten married.