Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic poem, The Odyssey, featuring Zendaya and Anne Hathaway, continues to grace cinema screens across the UK.
Audiences have been captivated by the film itself, but the fashion has also become a major talking point. Both on screen and throughout the press tour, the cast has embraced the ancient Greek style and people have been going crazy for it since.
UK retailer M&S reports, there have been over 118,000 Google searches for “draped dress” in the last month, and searches for “women’s gladiator sandals” have skyrocketed by 229%.
With Grecian fashion having its moment right now Francesca Zedda, head of creative styling at M&S has weighed in on the trend and revealed her top picks for those wanting to shop the trending look.
Head of creative styling at M&S weighs in on Grecian fashion trend
Francesca Zedda, head of creative styling at M&S comments:
“Films have long played a powerful role in fashion: shaping trends, creating visual icons, introducing new aesthetics and driving consumer demand. Generating interest in ancient Greek-inspired dressing, The Odyssey is the latest example of this.
“While ancient Greek fashion has been a source of inspiration for designers for decades, with its soft silhouettes being regularly reinterpreted for the modern wardrobe, the film has brought the aesthetic firmly back into the spotlight, making it a standout fashion moment of 2026.
“The Grecian style is all about elegance and wearability. The look is timeless and defined by drapery, asymmetric cuts, cinched waists, lightweight fabrics and earthy tones, making it an appealing choice for women who want to feel comfortable without compromising on style.
“Strappy and gladiator-inspired sandals are also central to the style – they perfectly compliment the timeless and flowing silhouettes associated with Grecian dressing.”
The Grecian-inspired clothing to shop now
For those wanting to shop the fashion trend, Francesca has revealed her top picks from M&S:
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