We're now in the midst of fall, so I took a look at recent celebrity street style photos to find easy-to-copy outfit formulas.

In New York City, where temperatures have started cooling off, Zoë Kravitz was seen out in The Row's Cashmere Priske Coat, an example of how a coat can be the outfit, and Dua Lipa wore a few fall trends—zebra-print heels, dark-wash denim, and a fitted velvet jacket.

Over in Los Angeles, which is still in the 70s, Kendall Jenner was in a simple but chic outfit: a boatneck top, a knee-length skirt, and satin mules. Kylie Jenner also went out in a minimalist look, wearing a trench coat with a white top, light-wash jeans, and kitten-heel sandals. On the trendier side, Hailey Bieber went for one of the biggest color combinations of 2026, and Rosalía was at the Miami airport in Uggs, the polarizing shoes celebrities return to every fall.

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Kravitz was out in New York City in The Row's statement red Cashmere Priske Coat, accessorizing with cat-eye sunglasses and an anti-trend jewelry piece that's been especially popular this year: diamond drop earrings.

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Over in L.A., Jenner left Sushi Park in a chic combination—a three-quarter-sleeve black boatneck top and navy pencil skirt paired with The Row's June satin mules.

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Jenner, also separately at Sushi Park, wore a trench coat—one of fall's most classic pieces—with a white top, light-wash jeans, and kitten-heel sandals.

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Back in May, I reported that blue and red would be one of *the* biggest color combinations of 2026, according to the spring/summer 2026 and fall/winter 2026 runways, such as Celine, Jil Sander, Loewe, and Prada. Just last week, Bieber styled a blue trench coat and black trousers with a red Chanel Maxi Flap Bag and The Row's black Penelope Mules.

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Rosalía shows Uggs don't have to look basic. Though she wore a vintage pair from Ugg's coveted and hard-to-find Chrome Hearts collaboration, you can always get the regular version.

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Lipa's zebra-print shoes (Christian Louboutin's La Pigalle Zebra Pumps) were the highlight of this outfit, worn with dark-wash denim and a fitted velvet jacket.

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I write about nail trends every single day, so I'm often on the lookout for popular nail polishes. Time and time again, I see expert nail artists and celebrity manicurists choosing OPI nail polish shades, from timeless icons like Bubble Bath and Funny Bunny to seasonal shades like Malaga Wine and Black Cherry Chutney.

However, while researching celebrity nail trends, I noticed Kendall and Kylie Jenner are also huge OPI fans, and I spotted them wearing some of the brand's most classic colours.

Their nail artist, Zola Ganzorigt (who is also behind Hailey Bieber's iconic "glazed doughnut" manicure, btw), has shared multiple snaps of the stars wearing OPI's most iconic shades, and now I can't wait to recreate these wintery looks at home this season.

Kendall and Kylie Jenner's Favourite OPI Nail Polish Shades

OPI Lincoln Park After Dark

Just last month, Zola Ganzorigt shared a picture of Kylie Jenner, captioning it "LPAD for fall @kyliejenner," referencing OPI's popular nail polish shade, Lincoln Park After Dark. This deep black nail polish has purple undertones, making it perfect for this time of year. I happen to think it would make an elegant winter pedicure colour, too.

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OPI Put It in Airplane Mode

In a selfie shared by Zola Ganzorigt, Kendall Jenner could be seen with the chicest neutral manicure, created with OPI's Put It in Airplane Mode polish. From the looks of it, Ganzorigt applied a light layer to achieve this sheer, polished, "barely there" finish.

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OPI Malaga Wine

Everyone was talking about Kendall Jenner's outfit at the 6th Annual Academy Museum Gala just a few weeks ago, but I couldn't stop thinking about her deep red manicure. Luckily for me, Ganzorigt shared the exact shade she used on Instagram: OPI Malaga Wine. I come back to this nail polish every winter thanks to its timeless appeal.

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OPI Big Apple Red

Although Ganzorigt hasn't yet shared the bright red nail polish she used to create Kylie Jenner's eye-catching manicure, in the comments on her post, fans seem to think it's OPI's Big Apple Red. After having a look myself, I'd have to agree...

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Kendall Jenner’s Instagram page is an excellent temperature check on what the cool girls are wearing right now. With her less-is-more approach to styling (save, of course, for a red-carpet occasion), the model is one of the first people I turn to when I’m after some new-season inspiration. And just this week, she shone a light on a low-key, high-impact styling trend I’m increasingly spotting among some of the chicest dressers.

For a work event, Kendall updated her tried-and-tested jeans-and-a-T-shirt formula, swapping a basic white tee for a poppy red style instead.

Her latest outing got me thinking about just how widespread this T-shirt trend has become. Popping up in place of simple white tees, vibrant red styles are being worn with everything from classic blue jeans and khaki trousers to simple black tailoring.

If you tend to keep your wardrobe rotation within the palette of black, grey and white, a simple T-shirt is one of the easiest ways to introduce a little colour without straying too far from your usual style.

Whilst the trend might feel as though it’s emerged suddenly, I don’t expect it to disappear anytime soon. From Flore Flore’s perfect red tee to COS’s reliably excellent offering, read on to shop the red T-shirts I’d recommend adding to your collection this season.

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Not loafers, not ballet flats—the celebrity style set has a new go-to flat shoe trend, and all of a sudden, they're wearing them absolutely everywhere. Bursting onto the scene, slipper shoes—yes, you read that correctly—slippers, crafted in the same pared-back silhouette as the pairs you might find in a hotel room, are fast becoming the fashion set's flat shoe of choice.

Sometimes rendered in lightweight cotton fabrics, other times in richer, more structured leathers, this flat shoe trend is taking off in all its forms.

Putting me onto the trend, I spotted model Emily Ratajkowski boarding a flight in a pair of white slipper shoes just last week. Styled with tailored trousers, the sleek, simple design kept her outfit feeling relaxed and pared-back, but the smarter silhouette of her trousers gave the otherwise casual shoes a surprisingly chic feel.

Whilst they're an obvious choice for in-flight styling, where comfort reigns supreme, I was more surprised to see them make an appearance on date night. Last week, Jennifer Lawrence wore her own pair of black leather slipper shoes for an evening out with her husband. Styled with a satin maxi dress and an elegant tweed jacket, the flats looked far more elevated than their name might suggest, slotting seamlessly into her polished outfit.

Then, spotted for a third time in the very same week, Kendall Jenner opted for the versatile shoes to see her through her working day. Wearing hers with white jeans and a simple white tee at a work event over the weekend, she answered the question her celebrity counterparts had left me wondering: do slipper shoes work with denim, too? I'm very pleased to report that the answer is yes.

With three supremely stylish outings already under their belt, I don't think it'll be long before these low-key shoes have a much bigger moment. If you want to get ahead of the trend, read on to shop my edit of the best pairs available now.

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It’s at this part of the year that we turn our attention towards party season. The weather is cooling, the nights are getting longer, and whilst the invites might only be trickling in, it’s an opportune moment to start percolating on what to wear. As tradition suggests, the festive period is one where sumptuous textures are not only encouraged, but almost made compulsory.

However, between the velvet ballet slippers and silk trousers vying for our attention, the satin bag trend has discreetly emerged as the party bag du jour for elegant dressing, and I'm sure it'll become a near-staple over the festive season.

It’s a bold claim to make only a few weeks into autumn, though one that will duly prove correct by the time your first soirée rolls around. Still, you only need to consider the plethora of sightings the satin bag trend has already had, let alone contemplating the array of covetable styles on offer, to understand why it’s being asserted at all. For the uninitiated, the modern reboot of the satin bag trend actually kicked off over a year ago at Prada’s spring/summer 2026 show.

Presented during Milan Fashion Week, the collection was punctuated with high-shine pouches rendered in candy-coloured satin fabrics that immediately became one of the defining accessories. In part, this was due to its nonchalance. Without any formal straps or pretences, especially when clutched in a model’s viper grip, it almost signalled that the wearer was too cool to lug around a cumbersome tote. After all, isn’t wandering around with little care and, in turn, very few belongings, the ultimate form of luxury?

Then, in New York, two prolific members of the celebrity style set proved that in quick succession. The first came from Kendall Jenner, who, when visiting the pop-up store for Korean skincare brand Anua, carried around a teensy, ochre-coloured Cecily satin bag from The Row. The next month, Zoë Kravitz was pictured outside of her Brooklyn brownstone ahead of attending Taylor Swift’s wedding at Madison Square Garden. For the occasion, she paired a vintage Balenciaga midi dress (which dates back to 1965) with the same The Row bag, albeit the black satin version.

That’s not even including the instance last summer when Hailey Bieber stepped out in Manhattan with the very same Cecily style on two separate occasions.

Whether rendered with a soft drawstring or in minuscule proportions, the satin bag trend brings an everyday elegance to dressing that few other styles can rival. And after being co-opted by discerning tastemakers, it’s only a matter of time before this trend becomes a ubiquitous staple.

Still, during a time when cocktail parties and evenings out are a common occurrence, the satin bag trend serves as the ultimate discerning plus one. It is never brash, always classy and an entirely chic way to embrace ornament dressing without feeling like a walking bauble. So, without further ado, scroll through to shop the satin bag trend.

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There are so many flat-shoe options on the market right now that it can be hard to pick between the countless pairs when shopping for your next style. But I'm here to tell you that the best option if you want your shoes to look expensive and polished with every outfit is to avoid classic colors like black and brown. Instead, opt for a navy-blue pair. Don't just take my word for it, though. Kendall Jenner is backing the flat-shoe color too.

This week, when the supermodel went on a dinner date at Sushi Park in Los Angeles with Hailey Bieber, she chose a pair of flat mules in satin from The Row, the June Mules, which—you guessed it—were navy blue. She styled the flats with a matching knee-length skirt and a black boatneck T-shirt, adding a mustard-colored leather shoulder bag for a pop of color. Black or brown flats would have looked fine with the ensemble, but her choice to wear navy made the outfit appear infinitely more elegant and expensive. No added effort required.

On Kendall Jenner: The Row June Mules ($1000) and Terrasse Bag ($3500)

Sadly, Jenner's specific mules are currently sold out, but if you want to join the waiting list for a pair, I wouldn't argue against it. They're gorgeous and will surely restock at some point given their popularity among the celeb set. That being said, the June Mules aren't the only option out there. The Row even has another navy-blue satin style, the Tilda Mules ($1050), that makes for a great alternative. For a more affordable swap, you can't go wrong with Reformation's Buffy Ruched Ballet Flats ($228). Even more price-conscious shoppers could go with Old Navy's V-Cut Ballet Flats ($18), which are currently on sale.

Below, shop all the best navy-blue flats on the market right now.

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If the legitimation of the “pap walk”, a staged run in which a celebrity tips off photographers to capture their image in flattering light, has taught us anything, it’s that street style is a more lucrative business than anyone has ever assumed. From Hailey Bieber inconspicuously soft-launching her husband’s brand of wired headphones whilst grabbing a bite to eat at Sushi Park to Kylie Jenner subtly promoting Timothée Chalamet's performance in Marty Supreme by wearing the film’s coveted merchandise, these off-duty outfits prove to be anything but.

In recent years, couple dressing, an extreme version of this fad, has evolved into a highly strategic public relationship mechanic that leverages both parties’ influence and power. But what happens when complimenting someone’s personal style crosses the threshold from honouring to imitating? “When we become close to someone, there can be a natural process of convergence in our habits, language, interests and preferences,” explains Professor Carolyn Mair, PhD, a fashion historian and author of The Psychology of Fashion. “Clothing is an obvious expression. Although we retain our individual identities, we may also develop a sense of ‘us’, so dressing similarly can become a way of communicating a shared identity.”

In the mid-2000s, the Daily Express published a now-infamous article calling Brad Pitt the “man who likes to look like his girlfriend”. “He likes to end up looking just like the new love of his life,” wrote the journalist, citing the time he and Jennifer Aniston showed up to the 1999 Emmy Awards with matching tousled waves or the instance he and Angelina Jolie attended an event in Switzerland in 2006 looking like Neo and Trinity from The Matrix. When the piece resurfaced in 2018, it was instantly meme fodder for the internet age. It quickly made the rounds before becoming viral enough for Gwyneth Paltrow to weigh in on the discourse herself: “Or we like to look like him, let's face it.”

Now, in an era of hyper-manicured and ultra-sanitised stardom, garnering cultural cachet requires more than being spotted holding hands with someone notorious. Running errands in designer clothes can be parlayed into coveted ambassadorship roles, so why can’t the wardrobe of the person you date translate the same way? Harry Styles is someone who epitomises this. Throughout his entire career, the Grammy Award winner’s dating history has been inspected with great scrutiny. However, it’s only since his solo endeavours that his fashion pedigree has been solidified. And who’s to blame? French-American model and actress, Camille Rowe.

Sure, this might underplay the role that his long-term stylist, Harry Lambert, has had in revitalising his image, taking him from his frat-boy era when he was dripping in Hedi Slimane’s Saint Laurent to David Bowie-esque suits and Alessandro-Michele-for-Gucci flamboyant tailoring. Still, it’s something Styles confesses himself on his sultry sophomore album, Fine Line. Crooning on the folk-pop single “Cherry”, in which an old voicemail of Rowe’s appears in the outro, Styles laments: “I noticed that there's a piece of you in how I dress. Take it as a compliment.”

Styles isn't someone who needs to elevate his stature; he’s one of the most commercially successful global pop stars of his generation, with record-breaking residencies at iconic venues and legions of fans. Yet, at a moment when he’s being criticised for tepid iteration of dance music and lukewarm attempts to capture the hedonism of Berlin’s nightclubs, circulating with one of the world’s coolest dressers certainly helps his reputation. Indeed, his engagement to actress Zoë Kravitz, arguably the poster girl for innocuously chic street style, has helped give him new fashion credibility, with their effortless synchronicity a sign of newfound fashion know-how.

Decked out in Jessica McCormack jewellery and a collection of woven leather bags that would rival Jane Birkin’s, Kravitz’s refined sensibility has helped temper Styles’s own penchant for gaudy patterns and threadbare tote bags. He might’ve known about Jacques Marie Mage before they started dating, but seeing him wear these brands now, as her boyfriend, makes the choice feel that much more genuine.

Jacob Elordi is someone who has also picked up on the advantageous nature of complimenting your girlfriend’s outfits. Though he and Kendall Jenner have orbited the same well-dressed circles for years, both fronting campaigns for Bottega Veneta and regularly shopping at The Row, their pairing has made them more of a commanding force in each other’s respective fields. When Jenner hit the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival back in September, she didn’t look like an interloper encroaching on one of Hollywood’s most prestigious events, but a natural. When Elordi sat in the front row during Milan Fashion Week, he looked more like someone accustomed to it than a random plus-one.

“Similarities may be more noticeable because celebrity couples are photographed and discussed so extensively,” adds Mair. “When couples naturally or intentionally coordinate their clothing, it can be a form of behavioural mirroring that signals connection and identification with one another.” These pairings inevitably have strings attached. We wait on tenterhooks to see how these stars harmonise with each public appearance. We instantly analyse every piece for signs of something deeper. We add those clothes we like to our baskets in hopes of wearing them ourselves. After all, we can’t tell if we want to be them, be with them, or simply dress like them.

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Fall weather is here in many parts of the world, and already, fashion girls appear to be tired of the traditional elements of autumnal dressing. They don't want to wear knit beanies and scarves but rather baseball caps and shawls, the latter specifically. In recent months, we've spotted everyone from Jennifer Lawrence and Kendall Jenner to Zoë Kravitz donning printed shawls and pashminas, worn wrapped around their bodies to keep warm on chilly days in New York and inside brisk airports. Think of them like blankets that happen to be printed with ornate designs that turn any outfit—even just a travel-day pair of lounge pants—instantly desirable and worthy of compliments.

Lawrence was the most recent A-lister to lean on a printed shawl to combat the cold weather, wearing a long black coat with a black-and-burgundy printed shawl tied around her neck. She finished off the early winter look with a baseball cap, Garrett Leight sunglasses, and The Row's cognac-colored Hugo slides.

On Jennifer Lawrence: Garrett Leight sunglasses; The Row Hugo Suede Mules ($1050)

Earlier this season, Kendall Jenner was seen wearing a printed shawl on two occasions, first at the Emporio Armani show in Milan paired with a '90s-inspired black pencil dress and strappy sandals and later at the airport following her trip to Venice for the Venice Film Festival. For the travel day, she wore a blue velvet shawl with a jacquard print, paired with statement sunglasses, dark-wash jeans, and leather The Row flats.

WHO: Kendall Jenner

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And in August, Kravitz was seen arriving back home to Williamsburg, Brooklyn, from the airport wearing a dusty rose–colored shawl around her shoulders—a perfect cover-up for a warm day after you've been stuck in a cold airport or plane all day. She paired the vintage-looking accessory with a New York Times baseball cap and Thistles sunglasses, plus slouchy The Row Gala pants and suede flats. The travel outfit was completed with a large woven Estelle tote bag by The Row.

On Zoë Kravitz: The Row bag, shoes, Gala Pants ($1250); Thistles sunglasses; The New York Times Logo Baseball Cap ($32)

Clearly, a printed shawl is the way to go when you want to wrap up in something without the bulk. They're beautiful, especially if you opt for a vintage version, and can be worn both dressed up and down. Sounds like a perfect fall accessory to me. Shop our favorite versions below.

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In 2026, a fashion friend group is easy to spot. You won't catch them in jeans-and-a-tee; instead, they’re giving their off-duty outfits a more elevated spin. Case in point: Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber, who I spotted stepping out for dinner in L.A., each wearing two of the year’s most significant wardrobe staples.

Let’s start with Kendall. Aside from the fact that she chose one of the season’s biggest trends to form the foundation of her look, she styled her pencil skirt with a boat-neck top, cut to a sleek three-quarter-length finish.

The season’s chicest alternative to a simple, clean-cut tee, the boat-neck top brings a relaxed, French-girl-inspired feel to any and all outfits. It has that slightly prettier, more considered quality that's still as easy to wear as your favourite T-shirt.

Then there’s Hailey. Starting with a simple strappy tank top, she completed her look with a pair of black bootcut trousers. Styled with slip-on strappy mules and sleek black accessories, the thoughtful switch from jeans to bootcut trousers gave her simple outfit a polished, elongated feel that denim simply can’t replicate.

So, if you spot two women walking side by side in outfits like these, know that you’ve probably just stumbled across a fashion friendship in the wild. Whilst their looks aren’t identical, they share the same philosophy: take a familiar wardrobe staple and make it feel just a little more considered.

Interested in elevating your autumn rotation? Read on to shop the boat-neck tops and bootcut trousers I recommend below.

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It's the time of year again when supermodels descend upon Paris. Paris Fashion Week is here, and so are Kendall Jenner and Karlie Kloss. Both women, who are known for their chic, sophisticated style, stepped out yesterday wearing shockingly similar elegant outfits that featured three trends. Not only that, but the accessories they wore were also incredibly similar. Suffice to say, I think they're onto something with these outfits.

Let's get into the specific trends I'm referring to. For starters, there was the color combination they wore: cream and tan. If you want to look elegant, you can't go wrong with this neutral palette. They both wore cream tops, tan pants, and shoes in a slightly darker shade of tan. The pant trend they wore? Slim bootcut pants, aka skinny flares, which is a very fall 2026 style, so you might want to add a pair to your closet. Last but not least, their shoes were pointed-toe camel leather styles, which were ideal for the cut of the pants and added even more sophistication to their outfits. Flats, kitten heels, higher pumps, or mules would work equally well. As for accessories, they wore black wraparound sunglasses and cream designer bags (Chanel for Jenner and Dior for Kloss).

Keep scrolling to see Jenner's and Kloss's uncannily similar elegant outfits for yourself and shop the three key pieces needed to re-create the look.

The Elegant Trends on Kendall Jenner and Karlie Kloss

On Kendall Jenner: Chanel Maxi Flap Bag ($8800)

On Karlie Kloss: NakedCashmere Karlie Wrap in Ecru ($250); Nili Lotan Joan Corduroy Pants in Travertine ($450); Dior Cigale Bag

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Today is only the first day of Paris Fashion Week, and we've already been treated to a new sighting of Jacob Elordi and Kendall Jenner together. Something tells me this is a good sign for things to come in the next seven days. After Jenner stepped off the runway at the L'Oréal show, she accompanied Elordi on a date night in the French capital wearing a simple gray shift dress and pointy-toe black kitten heels.

If you look closely, you'll notice that fashion's favorite couple had a cute matching moment: They both wore small huggie earrings—Jenner's were studded with diamonds, while Elordi's were made of simple gold. Their minimalist, laid-back date-night outfits are proof that sometimes less is more. This chic new appearance leaves me with one important question: Which Paris Fashion Week shows will they attend together in the next few days? Only time will tell! Scroll down to see their outfits and shop similar pieces.

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Louise Trotter, the woman you are. Bottega Veneta's creative director took the reins at the Italian heritage house just one year ago and has already hit her stride, delivering what many critics are calling her best collection to date on Saturday. The designer, whose previous roles include artisticdirector positions at Carven and Lacoste, checked off every necessary box for a brand as significant as Bottega Veneta: virality, craftsmanship, and commercial success. (On the topic of the latter, if anyone wants to talk about the pieces I'm already saving up for, DM me.) Of course, it always helps when you have Kendall Jenner closing the show while her alleged boyfriend, Jacob Elordi, sits front row and takes film pictures of her entire walk. But even without that cultural moment, Trotter's designs were more than enough to leave attendees and viewers at home kicking their feet in excitement.

Bottega Veneta S/S 27 included a little bit of everything you want from a Bottega Veneta collection. There was Intrecciato, the house's iconic weaving technique, on bags, tuxedo shirts, and even leather newspapers. Speaking of bags, the new shapes have "sellout" written all over them, from east-west clutches to giant straw totes to on-trend pouches. And then there were the textures, like colorful and patterned fringe and hand-knit crochet. Once again, Trotter proved that she (with the help of Bottega Veneta's in-house team of expert craftspeople) can make every material into a work of art. The hats that many models wore atop their heads were just a bonus.

Keep scrolling to read my review of Bottega Veneta's Milan Fashion Week show.

Bottega Veneta Spring/Summer 2027 Review

Styling 101

Styling a really great outfit, especially one with a statement piece, isn't easy. That's why there are professionals who brands trust to make their creations look their very best. It's also a smart reason to watch runway shows. There's always a lesson or two to be learned about creating ensembles worth remembering and rewearing. Bottega Veneta this season was like a Styling 101 course. Class was in session, and its number one takeaway was this: Whenever you're wearing a loud, standout item, go simple with the rest. Pair a colorful fringe skirt with a crisp button-down shirt or poplin pants with an intricate crochet top. Let the outstanding item do all the work, and your go-to basics can act as background characters.

Power Coupling

Talk about fangirling. Elordi sat in the front row at this season's Bottega Veneta show and took sneaky photos of Jenner as she closed out the show in an all-black draped dress with matching crochet flats and a leather clutch. According to the internet, he also celebrated the occasion with flowers for Jenner, who first walked for the brand a decade ago in 2016.

Hats Off

More like hats on. At the show, a slew of models donned hats on the runway, from crochet caps in a variety of colors to cotton bucket styles and oversize sun hats. The styles acted as a fun continuation of Trotter's fall/winter 2026 collection, which heavily featured gray and black knit beanies. Will hats become spring 2027's top accessory? Only time will tell, though Trotter is clearly on board with the trend.

Louise Trotter: Minister of Craft

Trotter's crafts room was busy in the lead-up to spring/summer 2027, with the designer debuting look after look featuring high-art designs and details, from intricate embroidery to delicate crochet. Fringe was draped from shoulder to shoulder like a scarf tossed on casually, while Intrecciato details touched everything, from tuxedo shirts with tight-woven bibs to blouses with loose-woven bases. Three-dimensional flowers were placed on dresses, and a Pollock-esque knit and bag brought art to the runway.

Bag Breakdown

At the end of the day, Bottega Veneta is a leather-goods brand that's specialized in Intrecciato weaving for over 50 years, so of course, the handbags featuring the iconic technique were impeccable. "Intrecciato sits at the heart of Bottega Veneta: Matter is woven, but so are disciplines, gestures, and people," the show notes state. Plus, they were extremely consumer-friendly. In six months, every east-west clutch and minimalist shoulder bag will be full of cool people's essentials. The really chic ones will have gotten their hands on the beige lizard-skin clutch that immediately caught my eye when it debuted or the gorgeous green pouch bag that fits just enough.

As fashion editors, it's our job to notice when something starts popping up, and that's what happened with the luxury eyewear brand Side Eye. I first heard about it through a PR contact, who invited me to the launch event this past May for a look at their first collection. Since then, in less than a year from its start, I've watched them rapidly grow.

First, my colleague, associate features editor Ana Escalante, sent me a link to their sporty 223 Butler St sunglasses at the end of May saying: "Your vibe." Little did I know how much I'd continue to see them from that point on. Next, I saw Senior Fashion Editor Anna LaPlaca wearing the exact same ones at the office. As I followed Side Eye on Instagram over the past few months, I quickly realized their growing popularity, particularly among celebrities, with posts of Laura Harrier and Vittoria Ceretti. Then, this month, Kendall Jenner and Kaia Gerber were each spotted in the Butler pair, and this past Wednesday, Bella Hadid wore another style called 1225 Madison Ave, adding to their growing list of fans.

The co-founders behind the label, Leila Merz and Athina Rickmers, met while studying at Columbia Business School, where they identified a gap in the market: where was the in-between of low-quality, mass-market options and overpriced, logo-driven luxury brands? It was that question that made them decide to create their own line based on timeless design, craftsmanship, and fair pricing.

Below, see my conversation with Merz and Rickmers, and shop the sunglasses.

What were each of your backgrounds and trajectories leading up to Side Eye, and how did you get interested in sunglasses?

Leila Merz: Athina and I met on the subway, on the first day of orientation day at Columbia Business School. I had worked in tech at Amazon and T-Mobile before and always felt drawn to the world of fashion. We became friends immediately and quickly realized that we both had a great passion for sunglasses. They're a relatively small investment, yet have such an impact to completely change your look, your mood, and sense of confidence. You put on a pair and immediately feel like a different version of yourself.

Athina Rickmers: My background is strategy consulting. I had worked out of Stockholm before across different Industries and learned how to use creativity to reinvent business models and products. I'd always wanted to build something of my own, and I've always been visually driven, drawn to fashion and branding. Sunglasses felt like the perfect product because they're both—deeply personal and incredibly expressive. Often the very first thing people notice about someone. Yet it felt like there was still a real space in-between inexpensive, trend-led, mass-market eyewear (often made in China) and traditional luxury brands with huge markups driven largely by the licensed logo. Leila and I saw an opportunity to create something more personally and beautifully made, distinctive, and luxurious, without the conventional luxury markup.

I’d love to hear more about starting Side Eye.

LM: We came from different professional backgrounds, but connected immediately over a shared love of fashion, a similar sense of humor, similar ambitions, and a common perspective on style and branding. We kept coming back to the same question: why do so many beautifully designed products either come at inaccessible prices with big logos, or compromise on quality? The idea for Side Eye grew naturally out of our friendship. We kept returning to the idea of building something that reflected how we wanted to live and work—seriously ambitious, but never taking ourselves too seriously.

AR: The name captured that mindset perfectly. Side Eye is about doing your own thing, pursuing what you believe in, and giving negativity and outside noise a side eye rather than your energy. It was a phrase and an attitude between us long before it became a brand. Once we started looking closely at eyewear, we realized there was a genuine gap in the market. We wanted the quality, craftsmanship, and feeling of a luxury frame, but with more transparency and a more honest price. As we mentioned, sunglasses have the power to transform your look—so you don't just want to own one pair, you want several—but that shouldn't mean compromising on quality. From there, we started speaking with designers and travelled to Italy to speak to independent Italian manufacturers, learning every part of the process, and slowly turning the idea into a real brand.

What are some of your references and inspirations for the brand and designs? Could you give an in-depth overview of your process?

LM: Our references come from a lot of places such as archival fashion imagery, cinema, vintage photography, and of course the people and places we see around New York. We're drawn to men and women who have a very individual sense of style, people who might pair something polished with something unexpected, and never look overly styled. We're not interested in designing around a single micro-trend. We look for shapes that feel familiar but have something slightly unusual about them, whether that's the proportion, the thickness of the acetate, the angle of the lens, or a subtle detail in the silhouette.

AR: New York is always our starting point. The city is full of contrasts—polished and raw, nostalgic and forward-looking, understated and theatrical—and we try to capture some of that tension in every design. Our process is very collaborative. It often begins with a feeling or a person rather than a technical sketch—how we want someone to feel when they put on the frame, and where we imagine them wearing it. From there, we gather references and work closely with our designer to translate that mood into a silhouette. We refine every element through multiple rounds of drawings, prototypes, and fittings, and pay particular attention to proportion, because a difference of just a few millimeters can completely change how a frame sits on the face. Then we work with independent Italian artisans on the acetate, lenses, construction, and finishing. Quality is one of the most crucial values to us, central to the whole process: the frames are handmade in Italy, and we use Zeiss lenses. The aim is to create pieces that feel distinctive immediately, but remain relevant long after a particular season.

Each of the frames is named after a New York address, referencing your favorite places and creating a sort of map around the city. Can you share the significance behind each one?

LM: The addresses turn the collection into a personal map of New York. Each one is tied to a memory—a friendship between Athina and me, a formative period, a nostalgic moment, or simply a feeling we associate with a particular part of the city. Most of the time, they're not the obvious, hyped spots—more our own side-eye tips. We loved the idea that each frame could carry a small piece of our New York story, rather than just being given an arbitrary product name.

AR: Each address has its own character, reflected in the frame: 141 Waverly Place is the coffee shop where we first had the idea to actually build Side Eye, on the iconic bench outside, where we'd spend hours planning out our work together. It was our first design, and part of our limited-edition collection: bold, glamorous, and slightly nostalgic, so the address felt like a natural match. 52 Grove Street is tied to our Friday-night aperitivo before heading out. It captures the intimate, timeless feeling of the West Village, and became the name for a frame that feels classic but still very current. 223 Butler Street represents our nights out in Brooklyn, the only commute either of us thinks is worth making. The frame is confident, strong, and a little more directional, reflecting the energy we associate with that part of Brooklyn. 1225 Madison Avenue is tied to our Sunday ritual, commuting all the way uptown for our favorite frozen yogurt, rain or shine, regardless of the season. It's something we looked forward to every week. The frame has a polished, elegant quality that reflects that more refined, uptown side of New York. As the collection grows, the map will keep expanding, with places that mean something to us and to the wider Side Eye community, and a way to keep sharing our tips with them.

If you had to describe the style of each pair, or the person who might wear each one, what would you say?

LM: We never want to prescribe exactly who should wear a frame. What we love is seeing the same pair interpreted completely differently by different people. That said, each style does have its own personality.

AR: 141 Waverly Place is bold, glamorous, and unapologetic. It has a cinematic quality, for someone who enjoys making an entrance. 52 Grove is timeless, effortless, and quietly confident. An everyday frame for someone whose style feels natural rather than overly considered. 223 Butler Street is black tie or a night out, either works. Strong, modern, and slightly edgy, for someone with an individual point of view who isn't afraid of a more directional silhouette. 1225 Madison Avenue is polished, elegant, refined and maybe a little dramatic. Uptown in feeling, but with enough character to keep it from tipping into traditional.

I'd love to hear more about the designer you work with. I think you mentioned that they had previously been at Tom Ford?

LM: We work closely with Marco Benetti, who was actually the very first designer of Tom Ford Eyewear. That experience gave him an exceptional understanding of proportion, construction, and the small details that make a frame feel truly luxurious.

AR: What makes the relationship work so well is that it's genuinely collaborative. Leila and I bring the concept, the frame shape, the lens tint, the brand world, the customer perspective, the references, the emotional direction and Marco brings deep technical knowledge of eyewear design. Our ideas aren't simply handed over to be executed. We go back and forth on every detail, from the initial silhouette and lens shape to the thickness of the acetate and how the frame sits on the face. Combined with the expertise of our independent Italian manufacturers, that collaboration lets us create something with the quality and precision of traditional luxury eyewear, while still feeling unmistakably Side Eye.

What is the best piece of advice you received, or the most important thing you learned, at Columbia Business School?

LM: One of the most valuable lessons was that you rarely feel completely ready before starting something important. At a certain point, you have to move past analysis, trust your judgment, and learn by doing. Building Side Eye alongside the MBA made that lesson very real.

AR: For me, it was learning that the people you build with matter just as much as the idea itself. Columbia gave us frameworks for strategy and finance, but its greatest impact was bringing Leila and me together. It also taught me to get more comfortable asking for help, whether from the community of students and faculty around us, or from industry leaders in New York's fashion world. So much of building a company depends on relationships, generosity, and being willing to admit what you don't yet know.

Which pair of your sunglasses would you say is the most "you"?

LM: For both of us, we wear every frame in rotation—but we each go through phases with our favorites. For me, it's 223 Butler. I love it because I can wear it running or with a black-tie dress—it's that versatile. It's the pair I put on without thinking, and it still gives every outfit a point of view.

AR: I'd choose 1225 Madison Avenue, because it's so classy but still cool. I tend to gravitate toward frames that feel timeless at first glance but have something a little unexpected about them. That balance feels very me, and very Side Eye.

You've had quite a few celebrity fans so early on, from Kaia Gerber to Kendall Jenner. How has it felt seeing your pieces on them, and how did that come about?

LM: It's been surreal. We're still such a young brand, so seeing someone we admire choose to wear one of our designs is incredibly validating. The most exciting part is that the frames don't disappear on the person wearing them—they become part of that person's own style.

AR: A lot of those moments have come through a combination of relationships, stylist pulls, and organic discovery. We love working with stylists, because their feedback and direction mean a great deal to us. Seeing people like Kaia Gerber and Kendall Jenner wearing Side Eye has been a genuine "is this really happening?" moment. But beyond the visibility, it's meaningful because these are women with access to virtually every eyewear brand in the world, knowing they chose ours gives us enormous motivation. It's also introduced Side Eye to people who might never have discovered us otherwise, which can make a real difference for an independent brand at our stage.

Is there anything you can share about what's coming up next for the brand?

LM: We're focused on growing thoughtfully. That means expanding the collection without losing the clarity of the brand, continuing to work with exceptional Italian manufacturers, and developing new silhouettes that add something genuinely different to the current range. We’re also building Side Eye's physical presence through carefully selected retail partners, pop-ups, and experiences in New York, Europe, and other key markets. Community will remain a major focus for us, we want people to experience Side Eye as more than an eyewear label, and we believe that's something missing from the landscape right now. Bringing the community together is a big part of that too. There are new addresses, new colorways, and collaborations in development, but we want every release to feel intentional. The long-term vision is to build a global eyewear brand rooted in New York: beautifully made, culturally relevant, and confident without ever taking itself too seriously and never losing its focus on quality.

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I’ve always found conversations around celebrity style rather compelling. Some in the fashion industry insist that if a person has an army of stylists and assistants at their disposal, they can't really claim to have good taste. But, in my opinion, knowing exactly who to call to translate your personal style into a look that pushes the needle is a form of discernment in itself.

Regardless of where you land, we can't argue that some celebrities do have impeccable taste. Case in point: Sienna Miller's high-low bohemian mix, Jennifer Lawrence’s very relatable "everywoman" off-duty uniform and the endlessly influential stylings of Hailey Bieber and Zoë Kravitz; these women just get clothes. And I wanted to know the exact pieces in their wardrobes.

Whilst it's true that much of what celebrities wear is gifted, loaned or sponsored, there are certain pieces they genuinely invest in—and, crucially, keep wearing, from the shoes that appear season after season to that bag that never leaves their arm or the pair of jeans that look good with absolutely everything. Below, you'll find nine pieces your favourite famous It girls have genuinely bought and frequently wear. You're welcome.

The 9 Pieces Our Favourite Celebrity It Girls Are Wearing Now

1. Alexa Chung

Style Notes: I had to start with Alexa Chung. Whether she’s embracing prep, going full rock and roll or leaving us all coveting her latest vintage find, her style is nothing short of impeccable. And this year, her Burberry Mid-Length Camden Heritage Car Coat continues to be her go-to outerwear. Whether styled with almost-skinny straight-leg jeans or a Miu Miu cotton knee-length dress and white cap, this is a truly timeless investment.

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2. Jennifer Lawrence

Style Notes: Whether she’s running errands in New York City or posing for the paparazzi at Dior's Paris Fashion Week show, any follower of Jennifer Lawrence's style knows that she’s rarely spotted in anything but a loose pair of jeans, tank top and a functional bag. And this year, she's all about the Cigale. Debuting during Jonathan Anderson's spring/summer 2026 collection, its sleek east-west silhouette, minimalist single strap and open-top construction blends together several of the biggest handbag trends with ease. Plus, it looks particularly chic with a statement-making fur-trimmed coat, slouchy pair of jeans and a fitted top, too.

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3. Jennifer Aniston

Style Notes: On the other hand, Jennifer Aniston has been a devotee of the sleek Celine Soft Triomphe Halfmoon bag— and who could blame her. Minimal by nature and endlessly versatile, style-wise, this is the perfect bag to take you from a morning interview to drinks with the girls. Just ask Jen Ann.

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4. Elsa Hosk

Style Notes: When she’s not selling us on the chic pieces from Mango or posting countless snaps of a seemingly endless summer, model-turned-fashion mogul Elsa Hosk continues to prove that a classic pair of jeans will forever be chic. Whether styled with her rotation of stylish croc Birkins or a baby-blue blouse, Chanel's Cerf Executive Tote and ballet flats, her Helsa 1990s Jean grounds the look in casual perfection.

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5. Hailey Bieber

Style Notes: Whether you want to believe it or not, Hailey Bieber's style is undeniably influential. From her sold-out Gap collaboration to her capsule with Mango, the It girl knows a good shopping pick when she sees one. And in 2026, a piece she’s been particularly enamoured with is the raglan top. We loved her in Cou Cou Intimates’ three-quarter-length with denim shorts and flats, and she's also worn a sportier grey-and-black version with jeans to celebrate her anniversary.

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6. Victoria Beckham

Style Notes: If you’re a follower of Victoria Beckham's style, I’m sure you’re aware that there are countless pieces that could’ve made it onto this list. From her classic white T-shirts to softly tailored bootcut jeans, her 2026 wardrobe is built on a revolving door of timeless pieces that make a case for themselves season after season, just like the peep-toe heels she’s worn all year long. Whether styled with a utility jacket or a soft satin maxi dress, VB isn’t VB unless posed, ready for a picture, in a pair of sculptural pumps.

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7. Zoë Kravitz

Style Notes: Whilst her secret engagement to Harry Styles might have kept Zoë Kravitz's name on the lips of every Gen Z and millennial this year, her quintessential ‘90s style has kept her in the fashion conversation for decades. Case in point: her Saint Laurent Hortense Small Hobo. From its slouchy silhouette to its bronze-tone archival hardware (note the Cassandre ring on the side), everything about this bag quietly screams luxury. Yet its ability to pair so well with a cropped top and low-rise kick-flare jeans is what earned it a place on this list

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8. Sienna Miller

Style Notes: As the poster girl for boho fashion, Sienna Miller in Chloé simply had to make this list. Whilst her playful broderie dresses and classic clogs will have to be saved for warmer days, it's her pouch bag that currently has my attention. Leaning into the renewed micro-bag trend we’re seeing this year, it's the perfect finishing touch to just about any look this season.

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9. Kendall Jenner

Style Notes: Now, you know the arbiter of modern minimalism, Kendall Jenner, has a good few timeless shopping picks up her sleeve. But for all her leggings and stovepipe jeans, she seems to favour her gathered loafers the most. Styled with a sweeping trench coat, midi skirt or trousers, these easy, polished shoes are the gift that keeps on giving. Well, that and the sightings of her with heartthrob Jacob Elordi.

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I always appreciate it when you can tell a celebrity really loves the brands they work with. Kendall Jenner's connection to Italian brand Intimissimi started completely organically back in 2022, when she wore this boatneck top on Jay Shetty's podcast. Cut to 2026, and she's now the face of the brand's Ultralight With Cashmere collection. Her first campaign just debuted today, and I have a feeling her fans will be clamoring to buy the Ultralight Cashmere Lace Long Sleeve Shirt ($65) she's wearing in the photos.

"I keep coming back to Ultralight with Cashmere, honestly, more out of habit than anything else," Jenner said in a statement. "It's comfortable, it works with everything, and it's become one of those pieces I don't think twice about reaching for." Since it's so lightweight, I think it will be a huge hit with Los Angeles fashion people who want to wear cute fall outfits despite our mild weather. If you live elsewhere, it is, of course, a fantastic layering piece even when temperatures start to plummet. Scroll down to see Kendall Jenner's new campaign and shop her chic top while it's still in stock.

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Circulating in the same network of well-heeled and The Row-adoring fashion people, it seems that Harry Styles and Jacob Elordi have seemingly synced up on their preference for cult buys.

Though both their partners, Zoë Kravitz and Kendall Jenner respectively, have undoubtedly sharpened their instincts for identifying and investing in must-have styles, the duo have secretly been reaching for the same pair of viral trainers for the past few months.

Now, as Styles steps out amid his history-making residency at Madison Square Garden, he’s crossing the Rubicon and staking a claim that these sneakers are, in fact, the go-to style for well-dressed people to wear in autumn.

The trainers in question are Celine’s Flat Sneakers, a minimal shape that features a contrasting diagonal stripe and a perforated upper. Under the new creative direction of American-born designer Michael Rider, the French maison has really hit its stride in delivering covetable styles that reinvent the idea of this bourgeois, urban preppiness. (Yes, that includes the viral derby-style Jazz shoes.)

Though this sighting of Styles coincided with the drop of Celine’s new partnership with Reebok, the look is making a case for this lower-cut style to emerge as the shoe du jour.

It also comes only a fortnight after Jacob Elordi wore his Celine Flat Sneakers, proving their status amongst stylish elites. For the uninitiated, the Australian actor wore a cream pair whilst out in London with his supermodel girlfriend. He completed his look with a forest green windbreaker and indigo jeans.

The British singer, on the other hand, has worn his in a way that’s in keeping with his signature off-duty uniform by pairing them with track shorts and an anything-but-basic T-shirt. You just know that Austin Butler and Paul Mescal are on the phone with their stylists to track this pair down for themselves.

Of course, in an era where luxury handbags have been co-opted by stylish men, it should come as no surprise to see that they’ve turned their attention to trainers as the latest streetwear item to hold cultural cachet. As everyone claimed, 2026 is the new 2016, and this feels completely fitting for the streetwear mania that swept that year.

Still, both Harry and Jacob do a lot of unexpected publicity for sharing a wardrobe with your significant other—hello: couple dressing—so don’t think that this style is exclusively for the guys, either.

Elegant, sleek and effortlessly low-key, scroll on to shop the Celine Flat sneakers that will be everywhere this September.

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Jewelry trends, of late, have been firmly rooted in the maximalist category. Think tassel necklaces, big, colorful stones, and earrings reminiscent of the '80s. Our clothing, bags, and shoes might have erred more on the minimalist side of things, but jewelry has been the exception, adding interest to otherwise simple, understated outfits. But now that quiet luxury is on the downturn, making way for higher-interest fashions, jewelry trends are swinging in the other direction. They're becoming more hushed, letting other elements of your ensemble do the work while they sit back and look pretty. It's no wonder, then, that a classic jewelry item like the diamond drop earring is suddenly usurping all other styles.

You see, diamond drop earrings can be worn every day. They go with everything, polishing any outfit without overpowering it. They're the ultimate finishing tool, and one that stylish celebrities like Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner, and Vittoria Ceretti have all welcomed into their jewelry collections in recent months. Gone are their oversized and often heavy earrings. In their place are oval- and emerald-shaped pairs that fall delicately from their lobes.

Their favorites differ, as does how they style them. Bieber tends to dress down her drop earrings, wearing them with a bikini on vacation or while getting ready for a night out. They're a constant in her wardrobe, accompanying her every outfit, as opposed to being a dazzling addition to a red-carpet ensemble. Jenner and Ceretti, however, rely on the earring style for bigger occasions.

When Jenner wore a custom Cinderella-blue Chanel gown to the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party this spring, she paired the number with Tiffany & Co. diamond drop earrings, letting the dress be the star while her jewelry sat back, adding sparkle but not doing too much. Ceretti followed suit at the 2026 Venice Film Festival, pairing her part-sheer-part-velvet Armani Privé for the Wild Horse Nine red carpet with a slew of diamonds by Boucheron and Crivelli, including a $68,800 pair of Vendôme Liseré Sleepers by Boucheron. Casual.

From high-end options that will quickly become your go-to earrings for everyday wear and formal occasions alike to affordable alts that will get you the look for less, the best diamond (or diamond alternative) drop earrings of 2026 are waiting for you below.

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And just like that, Kendall Jenner has said arrivederci to her time in Italy. For the uninitiated, the supermodel spent the better part of this week gallivanting around Venice, leaving a trail of enviable fashion moments in her wake.

Be it attending the premiere of Martin McDonagh’s new film Wild Horse Nine whilst wearing vintage Giorgio Armani from 1995 or simply cruising around the Grand Canal by speedboat, 30-year-old did it all with a covetable wardrobe that simply demands closer inspection.

Despite only descending on the floating city for a few days, she managed to cram quite a few sophisticated ensembles into her itinerary. There was, of course, the cream travel outfit and sumptuous Chanel suede bag that she wore when arriving at Venice Marco Polo Airport.

Then came a sheer Vivienne Westwood black dress that slightly harkened back to the angelic Givenchy-by-Alexander-McQueen gown that she wore to a Met Gala after-party a few years ago. To round it all up, she ended her cinematic holiday with another notable travel look, including an Olsen Twin-approved devore shawl and witchy sculptural sunglasses that were made in collaboration with art collector Peggy Guggenheim back in 1994.

The latter was just one of many art references, with Jenner also donning a pair of earrings made by sculptor Alexander Calder in 1955. And that’s not even including her nod to Jane Birkin, too, with a wicker basket bag similar to the ones that have been causing a stir over in Nantucket, proving to be an indispensable part of her capsule wardrobe for this trip. Still, Jenner’s style has always possessed a replicable sensibility, with the pieces she’s worn set to become some of the key trends of the season.

Rooted in a la dolce vita ease, keep scrolling through to unpack all the chic outfits Kendall Jenner wore whilst attending the 2026 Venice Film Festival.

4 Autumn Fashion Trends Kendall Jenner Wore Whilst in Venice

1. Basket Bags

Style Notes: Venice is often colloquially called La Serenissima, which translates to the most serene. We can’t help but think that’s exactly the essence Jenner was trying to evoke when she stepped out in this ensemble. Pairing a Vivienne Westwood dress with Manolo Blahnik shoes, the sheer dress brought an ethereal quality to her outfit, seeming as lightweight and fluid as the light that dances on the top of the city’s watery lagoons. The pièce de résistance, however, was her wicker basket bag. Whether it’s a nod to the French girl's signature accessory or her bid to make the summer staple a year-round piece, this sculptural top-handle certainly brought a vintage quality to her look.

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2. Floral Dresses

Style Notes: There’s no need to alert Miranda Priestly, but florals are seemingly becoming an autumnal staple. From Saint Laurent’s brocade skirts to Chanel’s iridescent rosette dresses, it appears that fashion is fully in bloom this season. Given her high fashion pedigree, it should come as no surprise that Jenner received this message too, as she took to the streets around San Marco in a floral maxi dress. (An Old Céline find from the spring/summer 2017 collection, no less.) The print itself is reminiscent of the watercolour botanicals painted by Claude Monet in his oeuvre. We said it once, and we’ll say it again: don’t underestimate her artistic knowledge.

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3. Embellished Skirts

Style Notes: As so aptly put by Who What Wear UK editor-in-residence Chani Ra, the party skirt is currently having a comeback. A staple that’s beloved by the likes of Miuccia Prada and Alexa Chung, embellished skirts bring a chintzy touch that can elevate any basic they’re paired with, as Kendall Jenner has proven here by styling her sequined number with a simple white tank top. Just call it sartorial arithmetic.

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4. Brocade Blouses

Style Notes: Jenner is a known disciple of the school of Mary Kate and Ashley-inspired dressing. As one of The Row’s major celebrity proponents, let alone a fixture at their biannual Paris Fashion Week runway shows, it should come as no surprise that she also looks to their personal approaches to style for inspiration. (Stars, they’re just like us!) A cardinal piece of their autumn wardrobe is an oversized shawl, which is something she picked up on when departing for the airport. Opting for a shawl made of brocade devore material, she punctuated her signature blue jeans and ballet flats with an ornate touch. With the rose sticking out of her black bag and witchy sunglasses, however, the look does lean more esoteric than quiet luxury. Given she is a Scorpio, we wouldn’t be surprised to learn that she packed a deck of tarot cards for the plane ride back to Beverly Hills.

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Buying a designer bag is no small ordeal, especially these days, when handbags are priced higher than ever before. To invest in one takes significant forethought and involves countless variables that one must consider before pressing purchase (or walking into a boutique and swiping). Rising prices are likely also why so many are now falling back on black handbags. Bold colors and materials don't feel safe—not like black does. But before you invest in a black bag because you think you have to, consider that there are other timeless color options out there—and some are arguably even chicer and more sophisticated.

One such anti-trend shade is beige—specifically, beige suede. The bag color has quietly taken over in 2026, usurping even chocolate brown and burgundy. Much of its growing popularity stems from Matthieu Blazy's Chanel. The designer, who kicked off his tenure at the French fashion house last October with a historic spring/summer 2026 collection, has made beige suede one of the most sought-after color-and-material bag pairings of the year. And the combination's most recent sighting has only spurred fashion's growing interest.

On Kendall Jenner: Chanel bag; vintage Prada top and pants; vintage Cartier watch

At the start of the Venice Film Festival, Kendall Jenner arrived at the airport wearing a downright historic travel ensemble, featuring an ivory-colored vintage Prada top-and-pant set from the spring/summer 1998 collection that was sourced from the UK-based vintage store, Cheree Cheree, with a vintage Cartier Baignoire watch that The Millennial Decorator, a.k.a. Julia Rabinowitz, sourced. Yet, somehow, those aren't even the best parts of the airport outfit. She finished off the look with an oversized weekender made of a rich beige suede with black leather accents from Blazy's cruise 26/27 Chanel collection.

Immediately, the popular vintage sourcing agency, @sourcewhere, reported a spike in requests for the bag.

On Elsa Hosk: Chanel Maxi Flap Bag ($8500); Khaite jeans

On Elsa Hosk: Chanel Maxi Flap Bag ($8500) and boots

Jenner isn't the only person reaching for beige suede bags, though. Elsa Hosk has, too, been carrying her Chanel Maxi Flap Bag in beige suede on repeat, styling the shoulder bag with everything from button-down shirts and jeans to white summer dresses and rain boots. Both examples were elevated by the color and material of her bag, and as much as we love a black leather bag, one simply wouldn't have made the same impact as Hosk's beige suede bag.

Chanel also isn't solely responsible for this rise, even if it was Blazy's bag designs that have driven a lot of this year's interest in the trend. Gucci, too, has leaned into beige suede handbags, with Demi Moore recently donning the Italian brand's Paparazzo bag in the pairing. The Row, Loewe, and Saint Laurent are also on board. Here's the only problem: With so much interest, beige suede bags are selling out left and right. Keep scrolling to shop the ones still in stock while you can.

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I'm sure Kendall Jenner isn't quite as prone to scuffing, spilling or generally mishandling her clothes as I am, so perhaps that's why she had the confidence to jet-set in the sleek neutral shade I would never dare travel in. Because, as elegant as cream may be, it is also spectacularly prone to showing up every single mark, spill and scuff—and when you're travelling, there are plenty of opportunities for all three.

Choosing the elegant, albeit impractical, hue for an almost head-to-toe look, Kendall skipped the far more sensible shades of black or navy and instead styled a sleeveless cream top with a tonal pair of trousers. She grounded the look with accessories in slightly richer neutrals, carrying a warm beige suede bag and stepping into a pair of chocolate-brown ballet flats. In fact, her accessories were far more practical than her pristine two-piece.

Between lugging luggage overhead, perching on airport seats that have cushioned thousands of travellers before you and attempting to eat in transit without a proper table in sight, I simply can't imagine taking the risk of wearing such a fresh, unforgiving shade. However, I have to admit that, if you can somehow manage to keep it spotless, cream might just be one of the chicest colours you can opt for. It makes an outfit feel brighter and fresher, without requiring you to introduce any particularly bold or garish hues.

Anchored by slightly richer neutrals, Kendall has created what might, despite its impracticality, be my dream airport look. If she's inspired you to take the risk, read on to shop the tops and trousers I'd recommend for recreating Kendall's look below.

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Given the number of celebrities who wear low-rise jeans exclusively in 2026 and the amount of internet coverage devoted to the style (including here at Who What Wear), it's easy to see why people are currently questioning if high-waisted jeans are now considered dated. The short answer is that they're not, and certain ways of wearing them look more dated than others. If you want to avoid that when it comes to your own outfits, I urge you to take a look at the high-waisted-jeans outfit Kendall Jenner just wore in L.A.

While heading to dinner recently, Jenner was spotted wearing the aforementioned high-waisted jeans and a pair of The Row flip-flops. The basic she paired with the jeans kept the outfit fresh for the current state of fashion: a fitted long-sleeve tee. Long-sleeve tees are having a moment. White ones dominated across the board this summer, but as we head into fall, I predict that close-fitting black ones are what people will pair with jeans, starting with Jenner. It gives a polished, French-girl feel to a high-waisted-jeans outfit, which is always appealing.

Scroll on to see Jenner's look and shop chic fitted long-sleeve tees that make high-waisted jeans look incredibly 2026.

The Basic + High-Waisted Jeans on Kendall Jenner

On Kendall Jenner: The Row Beach Flip Flops ($820)

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What's effortless, romantic, and cool? If you guessed the obvious answer, which is Kendall Jenner's most recent date-night outfit for dinner with Jacob Elordi, you're correct. Jenner has a knack for putting together low-key outfits with a twist, that are elevated enough to wear for a night out. If that's something that appeals to you, let's break down the three key items she wore.

You'll be pleased to know that Jenner's outfit included jeans and flats—two items we all own and love. Specifically, she went with a dark-wash pair of jeans and satin flats (in the form of The Row mules), both of which are great for evening. On top, she wore a lace-trim satin camisole—a major 2026 trend made fall-friendly by pairing it with the inky jeans. All of these items are great to have in your wardrobe individually, but together, they create the perfect effortless date-night outfit. See for yourself below and shop all the key elements.

Kendall's Date-Night Outfit

On Kendall Jenner: Stella McCartney Lace-Trimmed Silk Satin Camisole ($774); Khaite Danielle High-Rise Straight Jeans ($620); The Row June Satin Mules ($1000)

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There's one item at the top of my fall wish list: '60s-inspired pointed-toe kitten-heel pumps. The pair that originally caught my eye was The Row's $1050 Liisa Kitten Three Heel. Back in April, associate director Kristen Nichols referred to them as The Row’s biggest It shoes of 2026 after seeing them on Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner.

Since I don't wear high heels and prefer pairs that are two inches and under but still love chic and put-together shoes, they immediately stood out to me. As I researched alternatives to The Row's costly pumps, which are sold out in most sizes, I came across Aeyde's Cari Pointed-Toe Pumps and Mansur Gavriel's Ballerina Kitten Heel Pumps. I also noticed that many other brands and retailers have made their own variations—another indication these are one of the top trends for the season.

Below, shop pointed-toe kitten-heel pumps for fall 2026.

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