Zendaya channels cate blanchett: is 'something borrowed' still okay?

Zendaya’s arrival at the Rome premiere of The Note in a black Armani Privé gown ignited a familiar debate: was it a clever nod to Cate Blanchett? The resemblance to a dress worn by Blanchett at last year's Venice Film Festival is undeniable, and the connection is confirmed. This isn’t the first time a celebrity has borrowed a look.

A sartorial echo across the red carpet

The Armani Privé gown, featuring an embellished, low-scoop neck and structured waist, is virtually identical to one Blanchett wore in Venice. The theory? It's a