Zendaya Paired Highly Divisive Shoes With This Widely Agreed-Upon Edgy Outerwear

Zendaya always manages to leave a mark on me. Naturally, her crisp, bridal-inspired (is she hinting at something?) 2025 Met Gala moment that totally channeled a ’70s Bianca Jagger now has me running to secure my own white suit. A day later, the actress did a 180 with her outfit, opting for a much more low-key look that highlights so many staples currently on my wishlist—including the transitional topper Gen Z and millennials seem to agree on.

Zendaya was snapped leaving her New York City hotel post-Met Gala wearing a look I plan on recreating for my next flight—which is this weekend, yay! Her billowy black trousers were a stark contrast to her tailored, flared Met Gala bottoms (both are *chef’s kiss,* though!). She paired the effortless pants with a gray crewneck sweater and the trending top layer that I’ve been seeing everywhere: a leather bomber jacket. Before we get to that, I also have to call out her highly divisive shoes—the Maison Margiela Tabi Ballerina Flat that’s all about putting toes front and center. Whether they give you the ick or make your heart skip a beat, there’s no denying its popularity.

Quince 100% Leather Oversized Bomber Jacket

Topshop Textured Faux Leather Crop Bomber Jacket

Bomber jackets are less divisive, though, but still as practical as a toe-forward ballet flat. So, I want to wax poetic about them—they’re edgy and cool, with a slew of celebs, including Bella Hadid, Hailey Bieber, and Sienna Miller, on board with the transitional staple. Clearly, the range of the wearers proves a point: It’s a timeless piece that everyone can and should wear, regardless of age. It’s also versatile, giving it brownie points in terms of wearability, and even when the temperatures warm up, it’s worth having close by. Zendaya wore it with trousers, a perfect pairing, but I also picture it with a billowy white dress and slim sneakers for a colder-than-average summer night. 

Summer definitely means warmer weather, but chilly summer nights are very much a thing, too, so if you’re gearing up your wardrobe for the upcoming season, I highly suggest adding a practical bomber into your rotation. It offers edge and versatility, dressing up simple basics in seconds. And, it’ll be wearable come fall and winter, too. Genius—and totally worth the price. Shop more leather bombers I’m eyeing, below, as well as ballet flats inspired by Zendaya’s divisive designer pair.

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Madewell Relaxed Leather Bomber Jacket
Shop now: $548; madewell.com

Reformation Veda Bennett Oversized Leather Bomber
Shop now: $658; thereformation.com

Quince 100% Washed Leather Bomber Jacket
Shop now: $225; quince.com

Jeffrey Campbell Step In Ballet Flat
Shop now: $160; nordstrom.com

Maison Margiela Tabi Ballerina Flat
Shop now: $995; nordstrom.com

Reformation Mikayla Ballet Flat
Shop now: $248; thereformation.com