Listen, I love a great Zara find or an affordable H&M gem as much as the next person, but big-box retailers are far from the only option. My fellow Who What Wear editors and I are equally excited about discovering, spotlighting, and shopping smaller labels. For instance, you might have read my interview with Mexican designer Lorena Saravia, or browsed my colleague's story about her favorite on-the-rise fashion brands. Now, I'd like to direct your attention to a Barcelona-based brand that Olivia Rodrigo just wore.

At Lego's headquarters in Denmark, Rodrigo wore a Gimaguas Bomba Maxi Dress ($196) with fall-ready brown leather boots. Founded by twin sisters Claudia and Sayana Durany, Gimaguas is a favorite of in-the-know fashion people. "Our collections—many created in collaboration with artists and artisans that we admire—focus on relaxed silhouettes, technical knitwear, and craft-inspired detail," the designers explain on their website. "All Gimaguas pieces are designed in Barcelona, and most are proudly made in Spain." Scroll down to shop Rodrigo's exact dress, as well as other cute Gimaguas pieces.

On Olivia Rodrigo: Gimaguas Bomba Maxi Dress ($196)

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Millennials invented wearing dresses over jeans, and now, it seems Gen Z has adopted the once-cringey look. At least, Olivia Rodrigo has.

While promoting her Daisy Chain Fields Festival, Rodrigo posed in front of a lineup poster wearing a lacy dress, bootcut jeans, and a pair of black ballet pumps. She accessorized with the Paloma Wool Cayetano Bag everyone is wearing. It was the perfect summery look that felt casual but cool.

Olivia Rodrigo's Outfit

On Olivia Rodrigo: Paloma Wool Cayetano Bag ($360); Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer Classic ($153); Repetto Camille Ballet Flats ($470)

It's the kind of outfit formula we could also see ourselves repeating all summer. The jeans give it a casualness, and the lacy dress makes it feel right for the weather. It's great for days when it isn't too hot or when you want your look to be more than just the dress. It's exactly what we would wear to Daisy Chain Fields, and we'll be wearing it until then.

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While out in London promoting her new album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, Olivia Rodrigo paid homage to British mod style with her latest outfit.

The polka-dot dress appears to be layered under a cropped green vest, but it's actually all one piece by Rudi Gernreich from 1971. She added a modern spin with her Ray-Ban sunglasses, Coach bag, white over-the-knee socks, and little black Mary Jane pumps.

Olivia Rodrigo's Outfit

On Olivia Rodrigo: Vintage Rudi Gernreich dress; Coach bag; Ray-Ban sunglasses

Polka dots were by far the dominant print last summer, but their massive popularity hasn't led to trend fatigue. If anything, polka dots are set to be everywhere this summer as well. It's just a timeless pattern that feels retro rather than entirely outdated. Plus, it's whimsical without trying too hard.

If you want to wear polka dots this summer in a way that feels more 2026 and less 2025, just swap out the ballet flats for Mary Jane pumps like Rodrigo. The shoes literally elevate the look while giving it a distinct feel that's the right amount of twee.

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I'm in meetings with stylish fashion editors every day, so you can be sure I'm always paying attention to the outfits sweeping through the office. As a devoted denim wearer, I'm particularly attuned to the shoe trends people are pairing with their jeans, and recently I've noticed a common thread amongst some of the chicest women I work with.

Rather than reaching for classic kitten heels or dependable ballet flats, they're styling their jeans with peep-toe heels. After spotting the pairing repeatedly at home, I started noticing it elsewhere, too. Most recently, Olivia Rodrigo stepped out in L.A. wearing Ray-Ban sunglasses and low-rise jeans with the once-controversial shoe style, cementing its return.

Long swerved for its toe-baring finish, the divisive shoe is finally making a confident comeback. In fact, some of the season's most talked-about shoe trends are those that spark the strongest reactions. And from what I'm seeing, the most stylish people are firmly on board.

Offering a fresh way to elevate jeans, after seeing how chic they look on the women inspiring me most, I'll be taking their lead and wearing mine with denim all season long. If you're thinking the same, read on to shop my edit of the best pairs below.

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When it comes to what makes French style so universally beloved and, well, frankly iconic, few items have achieved the same cult status as Repetto ballet flats. They're beloved by Parisian women for decades, and the classic flats were first conceived of as dance shoes before they became immortalized when Brigitte Bardot wore the designs in her 1956 film And God Created Woman.

Now, of course, they're hallmarks of Parisian street style and have garnered an international fanbase of loyal shoppers who collect them in multiple colors. It's no longer just in Paris, though. Repetto's have been steadily gaining momentum stateside with celebrities in NYC and L.A. stepping out in the iconic ballet flats nonstop and proving that the timeless shoe is just as relevant in 2026 as it was when it first became a French-girl favorite.

From Kaia Gerber, who has worn a pair from her collaboration with the brand with jeans, skirts, and dresses nearly every day this month, to Phoebe Dynevor and Maude Apatow, who favor the slightly heeled Camille pair, It girls all seem to agree on the beloved French flats right now. Ahead, see how the style set is wearing the flats and shop the pairs worth adding to your rotation.

How Celebs Wear Repetto Flats

On Kaia Gerber: Cou Cou Intimates Rina top; Repetto Kaia Ballet Flats ($440)

On Phoebe Dynevor: Repetto Kaia Ballet Flats ($440); Chimi Dele Sunglasses ($220)

On Vittoria Ceretti: Marc Jacobs dress; Repetto Lilouh Almond-Toe Ballerina Flats ($430); The Attico bag; Chimi 10 Core Sunglasses ($180)

On Maude Apatow: Repetto Camille Ballet Flats ($470); Miu Miu Utilitaire Bag ($3800)

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Millennials seem to be passing down style gems to Gen Zers, unbeknownst to them. The latest example of the “hipster” generation’s trends trickling down to the new wave of fashion connoisseurs comes via Olivia Rodrigo, wearing a trend millennials still love today. While gallivanting around London, Rodrigo was spotted wearing the trend that every fashion person, no matter the generation, loves: a graphic tee.

She wore her vintage pink Sex Pistols T-shirt the Gen Z way, styled with a black leather mini skirt and a pair of black leather knee-high boots. She accessorized with a simple black shoulder bag and a pair of sleek wraparound sunglasses, which many other Gen Z celebrities, such Kaia Gerber, have been choosing. Millennial celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence and style icon Alexa Chung have been styling graphic tees since their earlier stardom, but Rodrigo’s recent outing proves the trend is surpassing generational lines.

If you’re inspired by Olivia’s Gen Z take on the beloved millennial graphic tee, keep scrolling to recreate her outfit and shop more graphic tees.

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Olivia Rodrigo has become somewhat of an Anglophile in recent years. (As she said in a recent profile, “I love everything English, English culture and English people…”) So, it should come as no surprise that she stepped out in a quintessential ensemble that Londoners have been wearing for decades during a recent visit to the city.

Whilst promoting her third studio album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, the musician paid a visit to the Capital Radio studios wearing a silhouette that stylish denizens like Kate Moss, Sienna Miller and Victoria Beckham have all previously sported.

The look in question featured a floral-print Henley tank by Chemena Kamali for Chloe’s recent spring/summer 2026 collection—a panoply the singer has regularly worn, including during the Marie Antoinette-inspired music video for the record’s first lead single “Drop Dead”—a pair of black Levi’s jeans and the Coach Swing Zip bag. However, what piqued our interest most wasn’t this reliable outfit template, but the elevated shoe choice she paired these British staples with.

Rather than embracing the romantic undertones of the botanical top by styling it with ballet flats or leaning into the edgy undertones of her cigarette trousers with a pair of sturdy boots, she eschewed both modes entirely by opting for a pair of chic pointed-toe heels.

For the uninitiated, the rise of the casual heel has slowly become one of the most defining summer shoe trends, with influential Los Angelinos like Devon Lee Carlson, Addison Rae and Hailey Bieber all opting for sky-high styles to complete their jeans looks. Given that Rodrigo herself is a California cool girl, it’s only fitting that she brings this trend across the pond whilst also paying homage to the British tastemakers that came before her.

As summer’s breezy climate invites us to slow down, unwind and wear fewer layers, enhancing your trusted denim styles with a sleek and elongating shoe choice feels not only sophisticated, but incredibly relevant. So, be it slingbacks, peep toes or pointed-toe heels, these inch-adding shapes will be the perfect complement to your arsenal of trusted stovepipes and straight-legs. All you need now is a pair of Y2K-inspired oversized sunglasses to pair it with…

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If you've been a longtime Alexa Chung fan, you may remember a pair of shoes she wore constantly during what some refer to as the “indie-twee era”: Carel’s Kina. All these years later, Olivia Rodrigo was recently been seen wearing a pair too.

Interested in learning more about the brand’s history, I started reading up on it. Carel began in 1947, when Georges and Rosa Carel opened their first women’s shoe boutique in Paris. Their goal was to create shoes that were both comfortable and elegant, favoring an under-two-inch “trotter” heel, which feels incredibly me.

In 1974, the Marquis was released—a flat-heeled ballerina shoe decorated with a bow, reminiscent of an opera slipper. As the line continued to grow, it began gaining celebrity fans, including actress Isabelle Huppert. Then, in 2010, the iconic triple-strap, 1.6-inch-heel Kina finally came into play. Today, the enduring silhouette is still a best seller and has continued to diversify its designs.

I ended up trying the Carlotta, and as soon as I put them on, I literally said these exact words out loud to my partner: “These are beautiful, gorgeous, and perfect.” They truly feel like the ideal shoe. I was genuinely surprised by how impeccably soft and comfortable the leather was, which the label describes as feeling like “a second skin.” And the shape feels especially feminine and chic.

Other pairs that caught my attention include two especially showstopping, vacation-y new arrivals: the Acai heels and Piscine sandals, both adorned with tropical flower appliqués—a popular trend for spring/summer 2026. More in line with my personal style are the Emilie and Princesse, along with my absolute dream fall boot, the Starter boots.

Below, shop the cult-favorite French shoes directly on its website as well as retailers Farfetch and Bergdorf Goodman.

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Famed photographer Bill Cunningham once quipped that “fashion is the armour to survive the reality of everyday life”. How this actually transpires looks different from one person to the next. However, whilst performing a slew of records from her discography in celebration of them hitting one billion streams on Spotify during an exclusive concert in Barcelona, Olivia Rodrigo proved that whatever sartorial protection one equips themselves with will always spark discourse.

For the uninitiated, the “Drop Dead” singer chose a perfectly innocuous ensemble that’s in line with her all-American girl-grown-up stage persona—a hand-embellished puff-sleeved top from emerging fashion brand Génération78 that she wore as a babydoll dress and a pair of leather Dr Martens that laced up to her knees.

It’s a silhouette that the songstress has sported many times and personifies the cinematic and stylistic influences that inspire her sonic identity. (Including, but not limited to, Sofia Coppola’s The Virgin Suicides, Riot Grrrl bands like Bikini Kill and Princess-core tropes like chintzy tiaras and vintage saccharine minis from the likes of Todd Oldham and Blumarine.)

Immediately, her autonomy to wear this sweet, floral-adorned and jewel-encrusted thigh-grazer with matching bloomers was irrevocably revoked. Some dubbed it as “infantilising” whilst others were scandalised by the idea that an adult woman would choose to wear something she herself felt comfortable, confident and in line with her creative vision in front of her teenage fanbase. But there’s more to this babydoll dress than meets the eye, with the ethereal and coquettish silhouette a harbinger of rebellion, subversion and anti-establishment of the punk persuasion.

Indeed, this undermining of traditionally feminine tropes has been happening for decades, with the most pronounced disruptions from the likes of Courtney Love and Kat Bjelland. As with anything in fashion, once a trend begins to bubble up in a subculture—in this case, the ‘90s Pacific Northwest grunge and Californian rock scenes—it’s soon thrust into the mainstream. Soon, Marc Jacobs was designing a slew of babydoll dresses during his time at Perry Ellis that not only encouraged these aesthetic sensibilities, but literally outfitted those who wanted in on the trend.

Naturally, in the decades that followed, the style that once began as a cost-saving measure during the ‘40s—the style’s creator, Sylvia Pedlar, was encouraged to trim metres of her nightgowns during wartime fabric rations—became ubiquitous and a part of the cultural landscape in its own right.

In the past spring/summer 2026 season alone, many prolific designers who explore themes of girlhood, from Miuccia Prada to Chemena Kamali at Chloé, all presented varying interpretations of the shape. Elsewhere, many contemporary brands rooted in a dreamlike nostalgia and romanticism, including Dôen, Faithfull and If Only If, have made babydoll dresses a signature part of their brand identities. So, if wearing one is supposed to be this depraved act, why are they just so darling?

If anything, the overarching lesson to be gleaned from this palaver is that, subconsciously or not, this summer is set to be the season of the babydoll dress. Whether worn in overt retaliation to the criticism or proud defence of an innocuous shape, this style demands to be seen. And with Rodrigo’s new album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, on its way, it feels like the perfect backdrop to this phase of wearing whatever you want, how you want, lace-embellishments and all.

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If you looked through the Saved folder of this 26-year-old fashion editor, you’d find a lot of chic outfit inspo. From an abundance of vintage, archival pieces (Chanel's Ladybug heels are my newest fixation) to easy-breezy linen ensembles perfect for the summer heatwave I’m manifesting, my mood board is a style treasure trove. Scrolling through recently, I came to a realisation that almost every single post centres around the outfit of a Gen Z It girl.

Celebrity event wardrobes are full to the brim with enviable fashion finds, and whilst our lives couldn’t be more different (I’m unlikely to headline a tour or host Saturday Night Live any time soon), when you look at their off-duty personal style, it couldn’t feel more… normal. Whether they’re leaning into vintage eras and dusting off prim polka-dot dresses or channelling a WAG in their heyday in an outfit worthy of Victoria Beckham's approval, these fun looks feel perfect for the upcoming warm weather.

I'm in the market for a dash of seasonal outfit inspiration, and the cool girls below were my first port of call. Not only does their style cover every aesthetic we'll see this summer, but their ability to blend the old with the new and the fashion-forward with the pared-back makes them worthy of the It girl title. Having searched through their most recent 'fits, I’ve found eight excellent outfits worth re-creating this summer. Scroll down to discover.

9 Gen Z Outfit Ideas to Re-Create in Summer 2026

1. Hailey Bieber

Style Notes: Whether she’s promoting Rhode or dictating the season's biggest shoe trends, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a celebrity Gen Z adores more than Hailey Bieber. With a personal style that toes the line between pared-back minimalism and fashion-forward It girl, everything from floral appliqué dresses to capris and pointelle tees features in Hailey's summer outfit rotation. And the shoes? Think classic. She's regularly seen in The Row's City flip-flops, with a streamlined shape that makes for the perfect finishing touch.

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2. Iris Law

Style Notes: As the quintessential London It girl for Gen Z, Iris Law’s summer outfits blend unexpected textures with eclectic prints and kitschy accessories with the coolest hybrid shoes on the market. Her bold looks feel innately "her", whether she's pairing a pinstriped miniskirt with a fitted, hooded top, or layering a pretty broderie mini over a lilac bikini. Her unique brand of worldly whimsy runs through every ensemble.

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3. Devon Lee Carlson

Style Notes: To Gen Z as Alexa Chung is to millennials, Devon Lee Carlson needs no introduction. After a chance meeting with Miley Cyrus in 2012 catapulted her to fame, you're likely to spot Devon bouncing from star-studded events like Charli XCX’s wedding to sitting FROW at a Gucci show. As such, her summer style is all about playful, kitchy pieces, and the Gen Z style set adores it. Her recent look in Rome (a gingham skirt, peep-toe kitten heels and 3/4-length T-shirt) is so charming and one you're likely to see replicated this summer.

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4. Olivia Rodrigo

Style Notes: After sending the internet into a frenzy by professing her love of babydoll dresses, what Disney-star-turned-pop-sensation Olivia Rodrigo will wear next is the question on every Gen Z’s lips. On the press tour for her latest album, the ex-London resident channelled her innermost '00s WAG in an FC Barcelona top and low-rise True Religion jeans. With the World Cup mere weeks away, it's a look every stylish, fashionable fan at home and away must see before the games begin.

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5. Alex Consani

Style Notes: The British Fashion Awards' 2024 Model of the Year, Alex Consani, knows her way around a chic summer outfit. Her meme-inspiring personality might be seriously extroverted, but style-wise, Consani's summer looks couldn’t be more pared-back. As a lover of structural cuts and fashion-forward detailing, her outfits give serious '90s supermodel energy. But it's her recent balloon trousers, loose shirt and peep-toe heel combination during a Parisian excursion that I’m looking to re-create asap.

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6. Sabrina Carpenter

Style Notes: What do Madonna, Barry Keoghan and vintage dresses have in common? Well, Sabrina Carpenter, of course. After shooting to superstardom over the past couple of years, the ex-Disney star is proving to be one of pop culture’s most compelling recent style icons. Expect drop-waists, minidresses, tall heels and lots of sparkle in her tour wardrobe, but well-deserved downtime in T-shirts, loose jeans and ballet flats.

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7. Billie Eilish

Style Notes: Billie Eilish’s summer style might not be for you; however, we at Who What Wear UK think it's high time we give the singer her flowers for being unapologetically herself. With layered tees and oversized silhouettes becoming Billie's brand signature, this look (pictured above) from her press junket for Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour feels decidedly fresh. Be it the divisive lace-detail Prada pumps or the knee-grazing pleated skirt with stockings, it's a look I can already see being re-created by her nonconformist fans.

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8. Kylie Jenner

Style Notes: For the stylish Gen Zer, it's impossible to find a celebrity It girl as influential as Kylie Jenner. The youngest member of the Kardashian-Jenner clan has been making waves since the "King Kylie" era (who else could convince a generation of pre-teens that all you need is a lip kit to look like her). Having now evolved from her skinny-jeans-and-logo-mania days, today, her summer style is all about bodycon separates and a cute colour palette. Looking for a casual 'fit for weekends? Try yellow jeans, a white tank top and Maison Margiela ballet flats that are more fun than trainers.

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9. Manon Bannerman

Style Notes: Since rising to fame in Netflix’s Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE, Manon Bannerman is the new name on everyone's lips. From her surprise appearance PinkPantheress’s set during Coachella Music Festival 2026 (alongside Chase Infiniti and Slayyyter) to fronting campaigns for brands like Versace, Saint Laurent, and Levi's, she's quickly become a celebrity Gen Z It girl to watch. Whilst she does hyper-glam impeccably well, it's the pared-back looks on her Instagram that have our full attention. Blending ‘90s minimalism with a Y2K edge, we’ve been loving the distressed minis and vintage leathers that are the foundation of her best summer looks.

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When I think of summer fashion, dresses and sandals are what typically come to mind, the slinkier and strappier the better. They're airy and easy, two qualities I look for whenever temperatures rise to peak-summer levels. Or, at least, that was my go-to pairing. In the lead-up to 2026, I've seen a few alternative shoe options that have me questioning my longtime allegiance to sandals, steering my footwear preferences toward another, less conventional shoe trend: moto boots. Apparently, chic girls in their 20s aren't loyal to sandals like I thought we all were, and when they're looking for shoes to wear with summer dresses, moto boots are the style they're grabbing right now. Case in point? Olivia Rodrigo.

The singer, who's gearing up to release her third album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, was spotted on June 12 in Barcelona this week shopping with friends ahead of a private concert she'll be performing at in the Spanish city. The 23-year-old wore a black, drop-waist knee-length dress by local Barcelona brand Gimaguas, which she paired with Frye moto boots (specifically, the Campus 14L style), Ray-Ban sunglasses, and a handbag from the Rixo x Dragon Diffusion collaboration. Everyone's talking about the bag in fashion RN, but it was her dress-and-boots combo that immediately caught my eye.

Everyone expects people to style a summer dress like hers with flip-flops or strappy sandals, but her choice to trade them in for edgy boots made her look cooler and more interesting.

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On Olivia Rodrigo: Gimaguas Leila Dress ($265); Frye Campus 14L Boots ($298); Rixo x Dragon Diffusion Amoria Shoulder Bag ($390)

Next time you're not sure what shoes to wear with a summer dress, especially if you want to stand out instead of fit in, try swapping out sandals for rugged moto boots à la Rodrigo. And don't worry about finding a pair. There are plenty of versions to shop below.

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Alexa Chung is stylish year-round, but I have to say, when she touches down for Paris Fashion Week, her outfits seem to reach their peak. Attending the Chloé A/W '26 runway show this week, Chung skipped over last spring’s favourite shade of butter yellow and instead stepped out in the prettiest wash of pink.

Opting for a lighter shade with a soft peach undertone, Chung tapped into one of the chicest ways to wear the sugary shade right now. Her gently draped dress, which fell just to the knee, featured contrast white lace trims and a delicate bow embellishment, adding a romantic, vintage feel to the summery dress. Styled with light beige heels, the outfit felt fresh, polished and spring-ready, and inspired me to rethink my own spring palette.

Attending the same show, Olivia Rodrigo stepped out in the very same peachy-pink tone, doubling down on the shade that’s quickly emerging as one to watch for the season ahead.

Unlike butter yellow—which, whilst joyful, can feel a touch too bright for those with a more pared-back approach to summer dressing—this softer pink reads more like a neutral. Its muted peach undertone makes it far easier to weave into an everyday wardrobe. It works beautifully worn head-to-toe in tonal layers, but looks equally chic styled with blue denim or rich grey shades for contrast.

While last year’s spring palette leaned a little more vibrant, I have a feeling it will be this more grown-up take on pink that truly takes off this season.

If you’re as inspired by the shade as I am, keep scrolling to shop a chic peach-pink edit below.

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If you've been reading Who What Wear lately, chances are that you've already ordered a pair of bootcut jeans. We've been talking about them a lot because people have been wearing them a lot. Celebrities, in particular, have fully embraced the comeback style this year, and Olivia Rodrigo is the latest to join her fellow It girls, such as Bella Hadid and Elsa Hosk.

I chose to show you the bootcut-jeans outfit Rodrigo wore this week while out in NYC because she cracked the code to making bootcut jeans look pretty. (If anyone can, it's her.) The easy formula includes a pastel coat or jacket, bootcut jeans, of course, and block-heel pumps. It's a bit '90s coded and a bit French-girl coded, which will always be two highly coveted aesthetics. It's also a perfect winter-to-spring transitional outfit. So, yeah, it checks a lot of boxes.

Keep scrolling to see and shop Rodrigo's pretty bootcut-jeans outfit.

On Olivia Rodrigo: Dôen Greenwich Coat ($798); Idea Winona Cap ($55); Rixo x Dragon Diffusion Amoria Shoulder Bag ($390); Repetto Camille Ballet Flats ($470)

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If you’re looking to refresh your spring denim rotation, I have just one recommendation: cigarette jeans. After seasons dominated by puddling hems and ultra-baggy silhouettes, the pendulum is swinging back, and slim-fitting, slightly cropped cigarette jeans are reclaiming their place as the fashion person's favourite.

Streamlined, but not fussy, this neater silhouette is easier to dress up than slouchy styles, whilst also lending itself to a broader range of occasions. Making my case, Olivia Rodrigo was spotted out this week in a mid-blue pair cropped just above the ankle, cut in a clean stovepipe fit, which she wore styled simply with a white T-shirt layered beneath a black fur-trimmed jacket.

Of course, it was her footwear choice that really caught my eye. Rather than reaching for trainers or barely-there heels, Rodrigo grounded her jeans with glossy black square-toe boots. The structured shape bridged the flash of skin that the cropped hemline would otherwise reveal, creating a smooth, uninterrupted line from hip to toe. The squared finish, meanwhile, added a directional edge that round or pointed styles just can’t quite replicate.

While temperatures are still lingering on the chilly side (and my sandals remain firmly boxed away), square-toe boots feel like the most elegant partner for cigarette jeans right now. If you’re as convinced as I am, keep scrolling to shop the best cigarette jeans and square-toe boots to wear together this season.

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Founded in 1952 by the son of a shoemaker, Carel's history is one of embracing fashion, freedom, and rebelliousness, but somewhere between the '90s and the 2010s, Carel became relegated to the outdated section of department stores, from the 5th arrondissement to 5th Avenue. After all, it had been an iconic brand for women who were young in the '60s and '70s, and its image aged along with its clientele.

That was until Frédérique Picard took over in 2010, tasked with injecting new life into the label. That was also the year the Kina Mary Janes were minted, shoes that are as cool today as they were nearly two decades ago. For proof, Olivia Rodrigo was just spotted in a bright-red patent pair, which is a sure sign that Gen Z is embracing Carel's craftsmanship. She showed, once again, how fun the brand can be. The "Good 4 u" singer paired the shoes with a plain white tee, a vintage Coach bag in burgundy, and the best-selling bright-colored Miu Miu plaid skirt you've been seeing everywhere.

Meanwhile, other extra-cool fans of the Parisian shoemaker include Daisy Edgar-Jones, Alexa Chung, and Kelly Rutherford. As if on cue, new-season Carel Mary Janes and ballet flats come in colors and textures straight from the runway, such as mesh, calf hair, ballet-slipper pink.

On Olivia Rodrigo: Carel Kina Red Patent Mary Jane Pumps ($690); vintage Coach bag; Miu Miu skirt

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The music world's biggest stars showed out last night, arriving at the 2026 Grammys in a glamorous mix of custom Valentino (Sabrina Carpenter), custom Chanel (Olivia Dean), and (of course) custom Roberto Cavalli (Doechii). Bad Bunny's custom Schiaparelli Haute Couture suit wasn't half bad either. Who am I kidding? Hang it in the Met. All this can be true, though, and I can still make an argument that the looks attendees changed into after the Grammys won for the night. There's just something about a Chateau Marmont after-party outfit that hits different. But don't just take my word for it. I've got all I need to prove it below.

From Olivia Rodrigo's spring 2007 Valentino sheer-lace minidress to Hailey Bieber's equally tiny custom Ludovic de Saint Sernin white fringe party dress, no one slowed down after the award show ended. Most attendees split between two parties, one in the aforementioned hotel's Bar Marmont, hosted by Charli XCX, Saint Laurent, and W Magazine, and the other at The Bird Streets Club in West Hollywood. Both hosted a bevy of exceptionally dressed stars, with other names including Rosé, Tate McRae, Billie Eilish, and Lorde. Keep scrolling to see the best Grammys 2026 after-party outfits in full.

WHO: Olivia Rodrigo

WHAT: Attending an after-party at Bar Marmont

WEAR: Vintage Valentino dress; vintage Fendi bag

WHO: Hailey Bieber

WHAT: Attending an after-party at The Bird Streets Club

WEAR: Custom Ludovic de Saint Sernin dress; Saint Laurent bag; Lorraine Schwartz jewelry

Styled by: Andrew Mukamal

WHO: Connor Storrie

WHAT: Attending an after-party at Bar Marmont

WEAR: Saint Laurent suit

WHO: Olivia Dean

WHAT: Attending an after-party at Bar Marmont

WEAR: Chanel shoes

Styled by: Simone Beyene

WHO: Charli XCX

WHAT: Attending an after-party at Bar Marmont

WEAR: Saint Laurent bag

WHO: Teyana Taylor

WHAT: Attending an after-party at Bar Marmont

WEAR: Saint Laurent dress

WHO: Tate McRae

WHAT: Attending an after-party at Bar Marmont

WEAR: Custom Ludovic de Saint Sernin dress

WHO: Hunter Schafer

WHAT: Attending an after-party at Bar Marmont

Styled by: Dara Allen

WHO: Rosé

WHAT: Attending an after-party at Bar Marmont

WEAR: Saint Laurent dress

Los Angeles is not the place to live if you like wearing chic coats, cute scarves, and cozy sweaters. It is, however, the place to be in the middle of January when you're sick of all the aforementioned cold-weather clothes and want to shed some cumbersome layers. As a born-and-raised Southern Californian, Olivia Rodrigo clearly knows this to be true. To grab dinner with her parents, she wore a stylish outfit with not a single piece of Heattech in sight.

Specifically, Rodrigo wore Dôen's Sandrine Dress ($398) made of 100% merino wool. Thanks to L.A.'s famously temperate climate, that was all she needed to keep warm for a night out. (Are you jealous, East Coasters?) However, it wasn't your average little black dress—it featured a charming detail that I regularly spot on well-dressed women in SoCal. "A Victorian-inspired collar and cuffs in lace and organza, threaded with grosgrain ribbon, lend a touch of romance," the product description reads. Her exact dress is still in stock, so what are you waiting for?

On Olivia Rodrigo: Dôen Sandrine Dress ($398); Dr. Martens 8065 Loafers ($140); Rixo bag

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If there's one word to describe winter 2026 hair trends, it's nostalgia—think Old Hollywood updos and pixies, '60s-inspired baby bangs, '90s-coded bobs, and swoopy, '80s side parts. That last one is a bit surprising, considering the hot side-versus-middle part debate that had millennials quaking in their (tucked-knee-high) boots for the past couple years. But it seems the style has had a renaissance of sorts, especially as Gen Z icons like Olivia Dean and Olivia Rodrigo sport deep side parts on the regular. Paired with big, fluffy '80s hair, the once "dated" 'do officially sees new life, and according to experts, it's only expected to soar in 2026.

"I feel that the side part is going to make a big comeback," declares celebrity hairstylist Benjamin Mohapi, founder of Benjamin Salon, in an editor-distributed release. "It’s been out of the spotlight for a while, but with fashion ads and editorial shoots nodding to the '80s, it’s popping up again on all the cool kids."

Olivia Dean—singer-songwriter and bonafide cool kid—is arguably the biggest champion of the '80s side-part revival, as it's become somewhat of a signature style for the 26-year-old star. Just this past November, Dean sported a side part with soft, voluminous waves for performances at the 2025 ARIA Awards and Saturday Night Live. (And let's not forget her textured, swoopy side part on the cover of Who What Wear UK's Spring Issue back in March.)

Olivia Rodrigo co-signed the trend with a dramatic side part at the 2025 Academy Museum Gala, while Bella Hadid—who inspired a wave of color appointments when she went blonde over the summer—debuted a swept-over, collarbone-length cut for her latest Orebella Window2Soul campaign. Hadid and Dean's takes are undoubtedly '80s—fluffy and tousled, as if they flipped their part by running their fingers through their locks—while Rodrigo's leans a bit more polished. Still, all looks are rather retro with va-va-voom volume, the side parts making each style appear instantly more glamorous.

If you're hoping to switch up your own hairstyle this winter, simply swapping your part is a great, low-lift way to make an impact without having to commit to a brand new cut or color—perfect for special events (ahem, holiday parties) when you want to turn heads. "I wouldn’t be surprised if [the trend] starts sweeping through the mainstream soon," adds Mohapi, so there's no better time to embrace the nostalgia. Bouncy, gravity-defying roots optional but highly recommended.

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November 2025 marks Who What Wear UK’s 10th birthday. Yes, we’ve been writing about the trends to take note of, the luxury pieces worth investing in, the beauty heroes and hacks we can’t wait to share and the outfits the team have been rotating for a whole decade! We hope you’ve enjoyed reading our stories as much as we’ve loved creating them. To celebrate the occasion, you’ll find a range of special ten-year-anniversary content across the site this month, from retrospective looks at the biggest fashion moments to the couples who defined the decade and the products that have earned true cult status. Keep an eye out for our 10th birthday badge and enjoy the milestone with us! Thank you for being part of our story so far.

If there was one phrase to sum up the past year, it would be the title of Charli XCX and Caroline Polacheck’s 2024 single, “Everything Is Romantic”. The song, which was featured in the teaser trailer for Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights, croons about falling in love again and again and has since gone viral on social media after its initial release on the British singer’s magnum opus album, Brat.

Love, clearly, is in the air, and given this collective mood coincides with Who What Wear UK’s 10th anniversary celebration, there’s never been a better time to look back on the stylish pairings that best embrace this. Indeed, there have been countless best-dressed celebrity couples vying for the crown throughout the course of our small but mighty history. Here on home soil, we have duos like Sienna Miller and Oli Green, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Jason Statham and Alexa Chung and Tom Sturridge, all of whom make London’s vibrant fashion scene all the more exciting when they step out.

Across the pond, there are established relationships like Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce and Lily-Rose Depp and 070 Shake, who prove that affairs of the heart are closely intertwined with those of the style variety. Of course, there are also emerging love stories, like the one between Lana Del Rey and alligator wrangler husband Jeremy Dufrene or Bella Hadid and her real-life cowboy Adan Banuelos, who constantly keep us on our toes with the way they radically dress to their own accord for their outings. Still, some couples are just that cut above the rest.

Whilst it would’ve been lovely to include notable past looks like John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, we’ve limited it to the relationships that only took place whilst Who What Wear UK has been in existence. And, to keep the spirit of love alive, we’ve chosen to include couples who are still currently together. So, without further ado, keep scrolling through for the 10 best-dressed celebrity couples from 2015 to 2025.

The 10 Best Dressed Couples, From 2015 to 2025

1. Rihanna and A$AP Rocky

Style Notes: Truly, there’s no better-dressed couple than Rihanna and A$AP Rocky. He wears Matthieu Blazy for Chanel suits and the New Luggage reissue of Phoebe Philo’s beloved Celine Phantom bag. She wears Pieter Mulier’s Alaïa, vintage Gucci by Tom Ford, and Bottega Veneta borrowed from her boyfriend’s closet. Their children even wear custom Jonathan Anderson for Dior children’s suits. A date night for this couple includes heading to the annual Met Gala and flaunting their excellent taste at Santa Monica’s star-studded Italian restaurant, Giorgio Baldi. The rapper and the self-proclaimed bad gal Riri really do it like no other.

2. Victoria Beckham and David Beckham

Style Notes: Posh and Becks have a relationship straight out of a British fairytale. But instead of star-crossed lovers and evil step-mothers, you have an upstart Premier League star from Manchester, a global pop sensation from nearby Essex and a love that’s spanned over twenty years. Throughout each decade, they’ve brought their own respective taste to the relationship, from her Spice Girls-era little black dresses to his Real Madrid-days frosted tips and her WAG-inspired bleached extensions and Hermès Birkins. Bridging both old and new media, David and Victoria Beckham have always mastered matching one another’s sartorial energies. Though they’ve since levelled up from being the front pages of tabloid rags to helming their own documentary series chronicling their respective lives and legacies, the Beckhams have always used fashion to their advantage, making them the exemplar of a modern power couple.

3. Zoë Kravitz and Harry Styles

Style Notes: Zoë Kravitz and Harry Styles might be the most nascent couple on this list, however, the short span of their relationship should in no way disregard the countless displays of harmonious style. The actress and the musician began casually dating back in August after the pair were caught strolling arm and arm by onlookers. They’ve since taken their tryst international following on from this soft launch, showing up in Rome, New York and London to parade both their burgeoning romance and matching pieces from The Row. The definition of his and her dressing, you know a couple has a good thing going when the only envy you feel for them is the designer clothes on their backs.

4. Zendaya and Tom Holland

Style Notes: Tangled up in a web of Vivenne Westwood, archival Alexander McQueen and a dazzling Jessica McCormack engagement ring is none other than Zendaya and Tom Holland. The couple met on set as co-stars in Marvel’s Spiderman franchise and, like the Peter Parkers and MJ Watsons that came before them, fell madly in love. As one of the most prolific and incredibly polished actors in Young Hollywood, it’s fitting that Zendaya found her match in Holland, a former theatre kid from South West London who shares her passion for dance, drama and method dressing. As we gear up for the next instalment of the comic book adaptation, we can count on the couple’s press tour being as coordinated and theatrical as all their public appearances.

5. Hailey Bieber and Justin Bieber

Style Notes: Looking good is a love language. Some couples interpret this by gravitating towards one another and blending their respective sartorial proclivities into a unified front. Others sway the opposite, recognising that their strength as a couple comes from their own individuality and strive to express this as much as possible. Any guesses which camp Justin and Hailey Bieber fall into? Acknowledging the allegiance to the latter, the Rhode Beauty founder told GQ in 2023 that they never align their looks ahead of leaving the house. As a result, we’re privy to this beautiful discord of prints, colours, cuts and shapes. A slouchy trackpant and a tight mini dress do not a pair make. Still, this clash works in their favour, showcasing their unique styles in a way that’s both incongruous and compatible.

6. Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet

Style Notes: It’s not often that a legacy reality star and an A-list actor get together. When it does happen, you get the pairing that is Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet. Though they both grace our screens, they do so in different ways, which makes their couple style all the more intriguing. Whether they’re gracing Hollywood’s most elite events like the Oscars or sitting court-side at a Knicks game, the couple never stray from their signature uniforms—custom Chrome Hearts fits and baggy Haider Ackermann suits for him, slinky bespoke Schiaparelli dresses and vintage Prada sets for her.

7. Dua Lipa and Callum Turner

Style Notes: Both hailing from London, Dua Lipa and Callum Turner’s sense of dress is a masterclass in street style. Given that their respective careers take them to all corners of the globe, it’s not rare to see the affianced duo show up at a cocktail bar in Barcelona or a festival in Albania in outfits that pay homage to their gritty city roots. Think: Snakeskin-print boots, boxy denim and tight white tank tops.

8. Olivia Rodrigo and Louis Partrige

Style Notes: It’s a plot straight out of Notting Hill—a charming all-American sweetheart falls head over heels for a floppy-haired Brit. But in the case of Olivia Rodrigo and Louis Partridge, the result is something far more entertaining. Both the acme of Gen Z dressing, the pair mixes independently-owned brands like Sandy Liang and Repetto with a vintage, ‘90s-esque slant.

9. Amal Clooney and George Clooney

Style Notes: When you think of Old Hollywood glamour, you might think of couples like Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner or Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Serving as a modern equivalent is none other than George and Amal Clooney. The couple make every red carpet they appear on quite a moment, from the human rights barrister’s custom Versace looks whilst in Venice to the Academy Award-winner’s Giorgio Armani suits. Based between Lake Como and New York City, the couple are the epitome of la dolce vita dressing.

10. Kristen Dunst and Jesse Plemons

Style Notes: An unsung couple but one still deserving of the best-dressed title is Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons. The former, a Los Angeles native and definitive It girl, has always pulled major fashion credentials courtesy of her close relationship with auteur director Sofia Coppola and friendship with Rodarte’s Kate and Laura Mulleavy. The Texan-born star has recently stolen the spotlight thanks to his work with Yorgos Lanthimos, making every outing one that’s glamorous, gothic and a little alternative.

I've learned the hard way on far too many occasions that if my ears are cold, everything will be cold. Needless to say, a winter hat is a necessity, preferably a chic one. Just like everyone else, my mind immediately goes to beanies when I think of warm winter hats, but there's a new hat trend to try this season, and it's become such a thing that I think it might be one of the biggest accessory trends of winter 2025, period. The trend is wool bucket hats, and even Olivia Rodrigo just wordlessly shared how she feels about it by posting a photo to her Instagram in which she wore a black winter-friendly bucket hat with a long puffer coat.

Aside from Rodrigo's recent endorsement, wool bucket hats (especially black felted ones without seams) have been populating my Instagram feed in recent weeks. And Kendall Jenner has been wearing this exact style on repeat. Fittingly, I've also come across plenty of them among retailers' new arrivals across the internet as of late. The style is reminiscent of a cloche hat, with a bell shape and a small brim, and it gives any outfit it's paired with a cool vintage feel. Plus, one of the best things about this particular hat style is that it won't do that smushed, staticky thing to your hair that beanies do.

To save you some trouble, I gathered wool-bucket-hat styling inspiration (in addition to Rodrigo's) and found some of the best options for you to shop. Keep scrolling to choose yours before the Black Friday shopping frenzy wipes them out.

On Olivia Rodrigo: Aritzia The Super Puff Long ($450)

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When you think of winter fashion, skirts may not be the first thing that comes to mind, but luckily, we have things like sweaters and tights that make wearing them in the cold very feasible. If you're team skirts in the winter, I'm here to share the trend that's already selling out across the internet—plaid skirts—and it's one that Olivia Rodrigo just wore in NYC.

Rodrigo opted for a checked flared midi skirt paired with a white T-shirt, a gray cardigan, and flat Mary Janes with socks. Given that plaid is *the* print trend of the season, it comes as no surprise that the trend has made its way to skirts. Typically in the winter, the skirt options on the market run the gamut of solid black, gray, navy, and brown, so it's refreshing to see something a bit different to pair with sweaters and coats. Rodrigo's plaid skirt was as elegant as it was cool, and it made her outfit look far more interesting than a solid-colored one would.

Before the plaid skirts I found sell out (and they will), keep scrolling to add your favorite to your wardrobe.

On Olivia Rodrigo: vintage skirt; Rixo x Dragon Diffusion Amoria Leather Bag ($430); Dr. Martens Elphie Mary Jane Shoes ($130)

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If you know anything about Olivia Rodrigo's style, you're probably aware that she loves polka-dot dresses. In fact, they're kind of her signature style at this point. The polka-dot trend is a classic, but the print is more of a summer look. With fall on the horizon, in-the-know people such as Rodrigo are ready to swap it for a more autumn-friendly print trend. That trend is plaid—specifically plaid dresses, which is what Rodrigo wore while walking in Los Angeles with Louis Partridge.

We've been covering the return of plaid for months, as it first came to light on the spring/summer 2025 runways. It should come as no surprise that plaid had completely infiltrated the runways by the time the fall/winter 2025 fashion weeks came around. Bottega Veneta, Ralph Lauren, and Kallmeyer are just a few of the brands embracing checks, and Rodrigo's plaid minidress (which she paired with ballet flats in true Olivia Rodrigo fashion) is the perfect way to ease into fall while it's still hot out.

Keep scrolling to follow Rodrigo's lead and shop chic plaid dresses to start wearing now.

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In reality, this is the seventh day in a row that the city I live in has been under a heat advisory warning, but mentally, I've started to move on to fall—especially in terms of everything I'm buying. August is when I really start thinking about what I'm going to buy for fall, and if you're on the same page, Olivia Rodrigo just presented us all with a worthy first sweater purchase of the season.

When it comes to influential It girls who often look like they stepped right out of the '90s or early 2000s, Rodrigo instantly comes to mind. And the fall sweater trend she just wore while out in London's Notting Hill was as authentically '90s as it gets. With her flouncy black miniskirt and ballet flats, Rodrigo wore a leopard-print cardigan. In fact, it was quite similar to the one Cameron Diaz wore to the Romeo + Juliet premiere in 1996.

As we all know, leopard print came back with a vengeance last fall, and it's set to make a return again for fall 2025 (along with its fellow cow, snake, and zebra prints). It makes perfect sense to add one in everyone's favorite classic sweater (the cardigan, of course) to your wardrobe, just as Rodrigo did. I suggest doing it now while there are plenty to choose from, as they're likely to be sold out in a month's time. And if Rodrigo's exact Rixo cardigan is outside of your budget, J.Crew currently has two cashmere leopard-print cardigans on sale for less than $100, which I linked to below. (Just be sure to use the code SHOPSALE.)

Without further ado, keep scrolling to see Rodrigo's (and Diaz's) leopard-print cardigan outfits, and shop the best versions on the market—including the aforementioned Rixo and J.Crew ones.

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All summer, we've been charting the rise—er, drop?—in longer inseams. Bermuda shorts and, yes, even culottes have emerged as the go-to shorts style among the fashion and celebrity crowds. Across the board, shorts have been getting longer, but they've also curiously been getting shorter, too. For Gen Zers, in particular, it's all about micro-shorts—from Sabrina Carpenter's signature bloomers to Olivia Rodrigo's $53 Nordstrom shorts. What's even more surprising than the arrival of these tiny inseams amid so many knee-grazing ones is the shoes people are pairing with them.

As with any barely there trend, the general advice is to keep the rest of the look classic, but instead of pairing their shorts with a more obvious shoe choice like, say, sandals, they're reaching for boots. I'll admit that I always thought of wearing shorts with boots as a style "mistake" because the shoes aren't traditionally flattering, but I might be eating my words now that a wave of outfits have appeared that make the combo look admittedly very chic. Ahead, see all the ways celebs and fashion girls are wearing tall and mid-calf boots with their shorts (and actually pulling it off).

On Olivia Rodrigo: Edikted Twyla Polka Dot Shorts ($53); Frye Campus Knee High Boots ($498)

The only thing that makes Olivia Rodrigo's trendy polka-dot shorts better is the fact that she paired them sleek black knee boots for an outing in NYC, giving the shorts a cool spin for the city.

On Dua Lipa: Martine Rose T-shirt; Courrèges Americana Boots ($906); Chanel 25 Bag ($6000); Re/Done 90S Frayed Organic Denim Shorts ($288)

Denim shorts haven't been top of mind for me this summer, but as soon as I saw Dua Lipa styling hers with mid-calf moto boots, I realized it all comes down to the shoes. Her boots feel far fresher with cutoffs than the flip-flops or sneakers I'm programmed to reach for.

It's the summer of the outdoorsy-chic wardrobe, whether that be in the English countryside, Provence, or the Hamptons. Channel the energy of an off-grid escape when you pair welly boots with short shorts and a classic knit.

If everyone's favorite It girl Devon Carlson is getting behind the outfit idea, you know it's only a matter of time until more people follow suit. I'm into this moodier checkered print look that's making me excited for fall dressing.

This low-key summer vibe features one of the closet staples everyone's loving, a pair of lace-trim shorts. The addition of Western boots makes the simple formula really pop.

We've entered peak boho, after all, and one way fashion people are tapping into the free-spirited energy is by using Western-style boots to ground airy smocked pieces.

Your favorite knee boots from the fall and winter deserve some airtime in the summer, too. Style them with relaxed shorts and a tee for a cool take.

Gen Z Says is a bimonthly column chronicling the latest trends in the fashion-and-beauty space through the lens of Who What Wear’s own Gen Z editors. Expect a download on the upcoming class of tastemakers, emerging designers, and shopping and style choices straight from the generation setting the trends.

Somewhere between the rising temps, the late-stage-capitalism fatigue, and the brain fog from watching too many “get ready with me for a breakup” TikToks, Gen Z decided one thing for sure: This summer, we’re dressing like our favorite pop girlies—or at least trying to. It’s not just a style shift; it’s a collective mood swing. Although Gen Z might not have our own Alexa Chung, we do have an army of well-dressed, unapologetic female stars ready to take over our playlists, mood boards, and now, closets.

In a world that’s only getting weirder by the day, it’s no surprise that young people are gravitating toward a hyper-feminine, Y2K-inflected aesthetic pulled straight from the playbook of today’s reigning pop stars. There's comfort in the fantasy. When everything else feels out of our control, curating a little sparkle—literally or metaphorically—can feel like an act of rebellion. It’s not just about looking cute. (Though, that’s part of it.) It’s about capturing a certain kind of mood: emotionally unfiltered, a little unhinged, but still totally in on the joke.

There's also a deep nostalgia baked into the moment. For many, this style revival taps into a collective memory of growing up watching music videos, raiding Claire’s for rhinestone barrettes, and imagining what your life might look like if you were famous, even just for a day. Now that fantasy is being lived out on TikTok, where re-creating a pop star’s tour outfit or getting ready for a night out “as if you’re Olivia Rodrigo’s backup dancer” is just another casual scroll. It’s giving “dress-up, but make it existential.”

The best part about the Gen Z pop girlie summer? There are no real rules. The trend is less about exact silhouettes and more about a vibe. Some go full coquette; others lean into punk. Some are playing the sad girl in soft knits and corded headphones; others are dancing in metallic minis like they’re closing Coachella. The only requirement is that you commit and nail down a certain singer—even if just for the duration of a photo dump.

At the end, it’s not just about the baby tees or the fishnets or the little bows—though they’re cute. It’s about curating a version of reality that feels a little shinier, a little messier, and a lot more you. Because if Gen Z is going to spiral, we might as well look hot doing it.

Katseye

Katseye isn’t just a global girl group—it’s a global style phenomenon mixing punk, streetwear, and that effortlessly cool L.A.-girl energy. Born from a collaboration between South Korean label Hybe and American-based company Geffen, Katseye is new to the pop-girlie scene, but it’s by far one of the most exciting additions. Sophia, Manon, Daniela, Lara, Megan, and Yoonchae, aided by Creative Director Humberto Leon, have perfected a timely, Gen Z vibe. Think oversize fits, vintage tees, baggy jeans, and combat boots, with plenty of Y2K low-rise flare moments thrown in.

Addison Rae

Forget the “cute TikTok star” stereotype—Addison Rae’s style now rides the edge of indie sleaze and grunge with a glossy pop-star twist, a real-life personification of her debut album, Addison. Her stylist, Interview magazine Fashion Director Dara Allen, crafts looks that combine Vivienne Westwood’s punk theatrics with that messy, lived-in vibe of early 2000s rockers. Think tulle bustles paired with chunky platforms, leather corsets mixed with oversize tees, and accessories that feel plucked straight from a thrift store run by a style rebel. Rae’s mood is unapologetically bold, blending glam with grit in a way that feels both nostalgic and fresh.

Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter’s style strikes that perfect balance between youthful charm and grown-up polish. Working with stylist Jared Ellner, she’s evolved from girl next door to red carpet star, effortlessly toggling between playful, bedazzled lingerie-style miniskirts and bold couture moments—like that Louis Vuitton bodysuit at the Met Gala. Her everyday looks mix sultry pop-star styles, glamorous silhouettes, and, of course, her sky-high platforms. As evidenced by her global Short n' Sweet tour looks, Carpenter's over-the-top diva looks are objects of affection for the internet.

PinkPantheress

PinkPantheress keeps it soft and intimate with her fashion—a low-key Y2K mood board come to life. Her look revolves around cozy wrap cardigans, simple jeans, and petite shoulder bags, like she’s just stepped out of a vintage UK music video. It’s minimalist but thoughtfully nostalgic, creating an aesthetic that feels warm and authentic rather than polished or performative. PinkPantheress’s style matches her music perfectly: subtle, emotionally honest, and quietly cool. Plus, her emotional support handbag on her shoulder while performing on stage or in music videos is peak Gen Z.

Tate McRae

Tate McRae grew up as a dancer before becoming one of Gen Z’s most exciting rising pop stars, and her style moves just like she does: clean, sharp, and emotionally in tune. She’s not about overdoing it; her looks lean into baggy silhouettes, basketball shorts, lived-in jeans, and sneakers that look broken in on purpose. Think sporty but not try-hard. With the help of stylist Brett Alan Nelson, McRae blends skater-kid energy with a subtle Canadian coolness that feels authentic to her.

Olivia Rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo is Gen Z’s undisputed pop-punk princess—and she dresses the part. Styled by Danielle Goldberg and Chloe and Chenelle Delgadillo, she’s made Doc Martens, fishnet tights, baby tees, and plaid minis concert staples, bringing early 2000s angst back with intention. Her look balances punk nostalgia with feminine grit. One day it’s a crystal corset; the next a thrifted band tee. Whether on stage or off, Rodrigo’s wardrobe is as emotionally charged as her lyrics—raw, rebellious, and always in tune.

Gracie Abrams

Gracie Abrams is the kind of artist who makes you want to romanticize your life, even when you’re crying in your room. Her music is diary-entry soft, and her fashion reflects that same gentle introspection. She leans into an off-duty poet aesthetic—muted knits, vintage jeans, slouchy sweaters, and delicate fabrics in washed-out colors. The Who What Wear cover star is known for her cozy, comfort-first style, often wearing flowy, bohemian-style dresses, simple white tanks, and bandanas on stage in contrast to some of her other talented peers.

It's rare to see celeb-loved styles included in a major sale like Amazon Prime Day. And I'm thinking of one in particular. Hollywood's favorite denim style: the Levi 501s. A style spotted frequently and fabulously on everyone in Hollywood, from Jennifer Aniston and Cindy Crawford to Kendall Jenner and Olivia Rodrigo. The flattering denim hugs and lifts in all the right places. Pick up a pair of Levi's for under $60 this Amazon Prime Day. Plus, countless other styles from coveted denim brands like Frame, AG, Rag & Bone, Madewell, Paige, and more.

Second to Black Friday, Amazon Prime Day is one of the best times to shop epic discounts. Running July 8 through 11, the denim deals are in full effect.

Ahead, 29 celeb-inspired denim styles to get you shopping this Prime Day season. I’m talking tons of '90s style Levi's, numerous wide-leg options, '70s flares, and more. Keep scrolling to see Hollywood's go-to denim.

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With the growing intersection of sports and fashion, tennis tournaments are one of the most coveted events to attend on the summer calendar. Wimbledon kicked off this week, and we have already started seeing celebrities arriving in London to attend the matches. Olivia Rodrigo arrived with her boyfriend, Louis Partridge, and took to the stands at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club for day three of the championships.

Rodrigo opted for a vintage gingham Ralph Lauren dress from the spring 2000 collection, paired with a Khaite bag and Karen Wazen sunglasses. Seeing as Ralph Lauren is a longtime sponsor of Wimbledon, her outfit feels on point for the occasion. Her look taps into a few of the big trends we’re seeing take off this summer with a big return to nostalgic gingham prints and an uptick in archival finds from the vintage market. Ahead, see Olivia Rodrigo’s look for Wimbledon, and shop gingham dresses that are primed to be the uniform of summer 2025.

On Olivia Rodrigo: Ralph Lauren dress; Khaite Simona Bag ($1980); Karen Wazen Carolyn Sunglasses ($185); Frank Darling Baguette Briquette Ring ($1950), Pinched Pavé Ring ($1204), Eternity Ring ($1390), and Bubble Band Ring ($1290)

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Given how hot it's been lately, it's understandable that a dress is what you're going to wear most often. It's the easiest way to look cute and stay cool during the summer, and dress devotee Olivia Rodrigo is well aware. While out and about in the UK (Manchester, to be exact) with her boyfriend and friends this week, Rodrigo was spotted wearing the pretty dress trend that fashion people who know a thing or two about putting an outfit together are pairing with flat shoes. Intrigued?

The trend is flared minidresses, and sure, it's subjective, but I strongly believe they look best with flat shoes instead of heels, sneakers, or even sandals. I'm not the only one to think this, it seems, as I keep spotting expert dressers wearing the effortless combination. Rodrigo's outfit included a long-sleeve, ruched Damson Madder dress (which is still available at Nordstrom) and her trusty Dr. Martens, but I could easily name a slew of flat-shoe styles that would work just as well with the dress. Keep scrolling to see the look for yourself and shop chic flared minidresses to wear with all of your flat shoes this summer.

On Olivia Rodrigo: Damson Madder Bora Smocked Bodice Long Sleeve Organic Cotton Seersucker Minidress ($155); Dr. Martens 8065 II Bex Oxfords ($130); LowercaseNYC Steeplechase Sunglasses ($400)

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If there's one fashion trend that can carry over from the beaten fields of Glastonbury to the manicured lawns of Wimbledon, it's a gingham dress. At once playful and polished, classic yet carefree, it might just be the most versatile dress trend out there right now.

Proving its wide-ranging appeal, I spotted the silhouette twice in one week—on Daisy Edgar-Jones and Olivia Rodrigo, styled for two completely different occasions.

Selecting a sadly sold out Reformation minidress in a black and white gingham print, Edgar-Jones embraced the trend in the most Glastonbury way: teamed with white socks and Hunter wellies. She layered on a pair of dark sunglasses, but otherwise kept her styling simple, as this pretty dress trend instils enough interest to hold its own without the need for excess accessories.

Spotted just days later, Rodrigo shuffled through the crowds at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in the same pretty dress trend. Choosing a summery cut in a vibrant red shade, Rodrigo's dress featured button fastening and neat collar design, contributing a poised and preppy element to the classic motif. Sticking to a tonal palette, Rodrigo reached for a red suede bag and layered her look with tortoise-shell sunglasses. Also choosing to forgo extra accessories, Rodrigo let her pretty dress trend carry her look.

Arguably one of the most wearable trends on the market right now, scroll on to discover my edit of the best gingham dresses to wear now.

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Even the mention of someone wearing jeans to the airport, especially for a long-haul flight, is enough to set people off. I get it, and there are certain denim styles I wouldn't be caught dead in near TSA either. At the same time, not all jeans are created equal, and some can be just as roomy and comfortable as sweatpants and have a far more put-together appearance. For a celebrity like Olivia Rodrigo, who expects to be photographed at the exit of every airport they visit, I can understand swapping out joggers for an equally spacious (but still on-trend) pair of barrel-leg jeans, which Rodrigo did for her most recent flight into JFK. Frequent flyers know that the not skinny, not wide-leg denim pick is just right, especially when paired with Adidas trainers.

On Olivia Rodrigo: Adidas Samba OG Shoes (£95); Idea Winona Cap (£39); Rouje Big Bag (£415); Sony headphones

Let me lay out the draws of wearing barrel-leg jeans specifically for flying. Obviously, they're not skinny jeans, so they won't feel tight or restricting on the flight. Rather, the horseshoe-like shape is quite capacious, leaving your thighs and calves free and allowing for the easy application of compression socks. IYKYK. Yes, wide-leg jeans also leave you plenty of space to move about the cabin freely, but they almost take up too much room. Thus, the barrel-leg jeans win, becoming my—and apparently Rodrigo's—official pick for the best jeans to wear to the airport.

The "Vampire" singer paired her classic blue jeans with black Adidas Sambas (a style she's been wearing for years) as well as a vintage Frank Sinatra T-shirt, an Idea Winona baseball cap, and a sweater tied around her waist. She finished off the travel ensemble with a tiger-print shoulder bag from Rouje and a pair of over-ear Sony headphones. Find me a better airport look—I'll wait.

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I don’t know about you, but with summer’s sunniest days showing up more regularly, I’m feeling newly inspired to revisit my wardrobe and make a few seasonal swaps. My first port of call? Introducing some colour. The easiest way to refresh an outfit, I've found myself more receptive to a wash of yellow or a flash of pink than ever before, but the colour trend that's had the biggest impact on my wardrobe has to be blue.

Nowhere is this more obvious than in my trainer collection. From soft sky hues to punchier cobalt tones, blue trainers are suddenly all I want to wear, and I’m not alone. Making waves within the famous style set, I've spotted several of my favourite celebrities introducing blue trainers to their basic outfits this summer.

Take Olivia Rodrigo, for example. Stepping out in Adidas's trending Tokyo trainers in a bright blue hue, she bypassed classic white and even trending yellow versions in favour of something more unexpected—a smart way to add interest to her casual jeans.

Meanwhile, Dakota Johnson was also spotted leaning into the look, pairing her chunky blue trainers with a tonal blue jumper and sleek black leggings. A roomy Gucci Gigilo tote (her new go-to) and a dark baseball cap gave were also noteworthy points, but having clocked the blue trainer trend already, my mind instantly zeroed in on her footwear choice.

Quietly infiltrating the wardrobes of some of fashion’s most-watched figures, keep scrolling for our edit of the best blue trainers to shop now.

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For a while there, if you wore something—anything—that was red, your outfit was immediately considered on-trend and cool, and rightfully so. The vibrant color adds a touch of the unexpected to every ensemble it's incorporated into, making people look and think and wish they'd added a red earring, sweater, or, in this case, sneaker before leaving home. But trends fade as they become more and more ubiquitous, leaving the door open for another color to rise in fashion's ranks. That new It color? Blue, and the best way to incorporate it into your summer 2025 outfits is with a great pair of sneakers. Don't believe me? Just ask Olivia Rodrigo.

On Olivia Rodrigo: Adidas Tokyo Shoes ($90)

Rodrigo was spotted in New York City on Sunday wearing the exact trending sneaker color that's booming all over Instagram this summer. Specifically, she chose a pair of the viral Adidas Tokyo sneakers in blue suede with white-and-gold accents. She styled them with high-rise, dark-wash jeans and a simple white, fitted T-shirt. Then, she added a pair of '90s-inspired black sunglasses and some understated silver jewelry, including a short pendant necklace and rings.

With such a laid-back, minimalist ensemble, you need a pop of color, which is right where Rodrigo's blue Tokyo sneakers come in. They still fit her casual vibe, but add a touch of intention and style-mindedness that would be missing without their contribution. A blue pair of sneakers—like a blue button-down shirt, barn coat, or beaded necklace—makes any outfit interesting, which is probably why everyone wants a pair in 2025. Scroll down to shop our favorite styles, from Adidas and Puma to Gola and Veja.

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While everyone else has been out there talking about culottes and bermuda shorts, Olivia Rodrigo has been doing her own thing. Time and time again, she's proven herself to be a lover of short hemlines, so we're not surprised that she's skipping the long, baggy shorts trend (for now, at least). Instead, she's sticking with micro shorts, which were popular last summer.

Rodrigo was just spotted in NYC over the weekend wearing an outfit that was very much in keeping with her signature style, and it included a pair of $53 shorts from Edikted that are still fully stocked in every size (but probably not for long). She paired them with a black boatneck tank and her favorite Frye knee-high boots, which complemented the short shorts perfectly. I'd also be remiss if I didn't mention that the shorts have polka dots on them—a print she's worn over and over since becoming a household name.

If affordable things Olivia Rodrigo wears are of interest to you, keep scrolling to shop her shorts before they sell out, as well as a few other pairs of micro shorts I'm sure she'd buy from Nordstrom.

On Olivia Rodrigo: Edikted Twyla Polka Dot Shorts ($53); Frye Campus Knee High Boots ($498)

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I think we can all agree that Olivia Rodrigo is good at a lot of things. One of her many talents is finding cool '90s fashion trends to revive. I could give you an entire list, but let's focus on the one she just wore to a friend's birthday dinner this week at Fish Cheeks in NYC. Spoiler: It's her T-shirt.

Compared to other types of clothing items, new T-shirt trends don't come around all that often, so I'm always on high alert when one does. The one my fellow editors and I have had our eyes on this year is 3/4-sleeve tees, which give anything they're paired with that '90s minimalist vibe we all know and love. Rodrigo opted for a red tee by Tank Air, which I regret to inform you is currently sold out (but not to worry—I found alternatives.) To complement the tee, she wore flared leopard-print pants and peep-toe mules, like the outfit pro that she is.

To sum things up, I find 3/4-sleeve T-shirts to be more elevated than short-sleeve tees and more versatile than long-sleeve ones, so I highly recommend buying into this basics trend, just as Rodrigo did. Keep scrolling to do so.

On Olivia Rodrigo: Tank Air Eternal Tee in Fuji Apple ($75); vintage Moschino pants; Stand Oil Mushy Bag in Camel ($141); Manolo Blahnik Jadarona Mules ($865)

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Even the mention of someone wearing jeans to the airport, especially for a long-haul flight, is enough to set people off. I get it, and there are certain denim styles I wouldn't be caught dead in near TSA either. At the same time, not all jeans are created equal, and some can be just as roomy and comfortable as sweatpants and have a far more put-together appearance. For a celebrity like Olivia Rodrigo, who expects to be photographed at the exit of every airport they visit, I can understand swapping out joggers for an equally spacious (but still on-trend) pair of barrel-leg jeans, which Rodrigo did for her most recent flight into JFK. Frequent flyers know that the not skinny, not wide-leg denim pick is just right, especially when paired with Adidas sneakers.

On Olivia Rodrigo: Adidas Samba OG Shoes ($100); Idea Winona Cap ($45); Rouje Big Bag ($495); Sony headphones

Let me lay out the draws of wearing barrel-leg jeans specifically for flying. Obviously, they're not skinny jeans, so they won't feel tight or restricting on the flight. Rather, the horseshoe-like shape is quite capacious, leaving your thighs and calves free and allowing for the easy application of compression socks. IYKYK. Yes, wide-leg jeans also leave you plenty of space to move about the cabin freely, but they almost take up too much room. Thus, the barrel-leg jeans win, becoming my—and apparently Rodrigo's—official pick for the best jeans to wear to the airport.

The "Vampire" singer paired her classic blue jeans with black Adidas Sambas (a style she's been wearing for years) as well as a vintage Frank Sinatra T-shirt, an Idea Winona baseball cap, and a sweater tied around her waist. She finished off the travel ensemble with a tiger-print shoulder bag from Rouje and a pair of over-ear Sony headphones. Find me a better airport look—I'll wait.

Scroll down to shop her winning pant-and-sneaker combo for your next trip.

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Converse have truly stood the test of time. The silhouette evokes decades of cool style, from grunge bands in the '90s to skaters in the early 2000s. But leave it to Olivia Rodrigo to give the beloved canvas kicks a Gen Z spin that feels fresh without trying too hard. Spotted strolling through Manhattan, the singer put together an outfit that was equal parts laid-back and chic—and yes, her Converse were the star of the show.

If you're looking for an alternative to jeans this summer, let Rodrigo be your guide. Her lightweight carpenter pants—rolled at the hem, of course—are a no-brainer for a casual day in the city. She paired them with a basic black tank top, oval sunglasses, and her timeless black trainers. It’s exactly the kind of outfit that makes you want to reimagine your weekend uniform.

Keep scrolling to see how to re-create her look—and maybe add a new pair of Chucks to your closet while you’re at it.

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I think we can all agree that white dresses are lovely, no matter what shoes you wear with them. That said, some white dresses can look a bit plain, but the shoes you choose to wear with them can instantly remedy that. Quintessential L.A. girl and white-dress fan Olivia Rodrigo attended a gala this week for Planned Parenthood, and for the occasion, she wore a Gucci dress. The side-slit dress with a horse-bit detail was the opposite of plain, but I noticed that she wore the shoe trend that I always see L.A. girls wear with white dresses, especially when out at night.

The shoe trend is metallic silver shoes. Rodrigo opted for a minimalist high-heel sandal version of the trend (with a silver bag, I might add). What I love about this white-dress–and–silver-shoe pairing is that the soft shine of the shoes perfectly complements the dress. Dark-colored shoes can look a bit heavy with white dresses, and neutrals can look a bit dull, but silver is just right.

With that, keep scrolling to shop a handful of white dresses and lovely silver shoes to wear with them.

On Olivia Rodrigo: Gucci dress and bag

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Converse sneakers have truly stood the test of time. The silhouette evokes decades of cool style, from grunge bands in the '90s to skaters in the early 2000s. But leave it to Olivia Rodrigo to give the beloved canvas kicks a Gen Z spin that feels fresh without trying too hard. Spotted strolling through Manhattan, the singer put together an outfit that was equal parts laid-back and chic—and yes, her Converse were the star of the show.

If you're looking for an alternative to jeans this summer, let Rodrigo be your guide. Her lightweight carpenter pants—rolled at the hem, of course—are a no-brainer for a casual day in the city. She paired them with a basic black tank top, oval sunglasses, and her timeless black sneaks. It’s exactly the kind of outfit that makes you want to reimagine your weekend uniform. Keep scrolling to see how to re-create her look—and maybe add a new pair of Chucks to your closet while you’re at it.

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I own plenty of polka-dot dresses and scores of floral frocks, but I can't say I own a single item of clothing that combines both prints. That said, the second I laid eyes on Olivia Rodrigo's newest Instagram post, I knew I was missing out on this cool combo. The singer just shared a series of images taken in Marrakech, Morocco, with the cheeky caption, "everywhere but that damn studio." While standing in front of a stunning pool, Rodrigo wore Rixo's Hayley Dress in Tulip Spot Mix Multi ($520). Luckily for us, her exact dress is still in stock.

Rodrigo's Rixo dress is a fantastic interpretation of the mixed-print trend I've been seeing bubbling up in recent months, making me confident that we'll be seeing well-dressed wedding guests wear it this summer. For instance, I've noticed it at reader-favorite retailers such as Zara. One standout piece is the brand's Patchwork Print Midi Dress ($60), which combines no less than seven different florals and stripes with disparate color palettes. Scroll down to see Olivia Rodrigo's newest dress and shop the trend for yourself.

On Olivia Rodrigo: Rixo Hayley Dress in Tulip Spot Mix Multi ($520)

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Mary-Jane platforms are quickly becoming one of my favorite shoes of the season—and it’s easy to see why. There’s something about their combination of elegant romanticism and playfulness that makes them feel fresh, but still familiar. Platform Mary Janes add a little extra height without sacrificing comfort, making them a great option for everything from casual day looks to something a bit more polished. Let’s be real: Who doesn’t want to wear shoes that are both cute and practical?

In Paris, the birthplace of effortlessly chic footwear, French women have been wearing them for ages, styling them with everything from skirts to tailored trousers. It’s that perfect blend of understated and elevated. Never mind the French, though—Gen Z style icons like Olivia Rodrigo are also on board with Mary-Jane platforms. The Guts singer is often spotted rocking a pair of some of the best Mary-Jane platforms, and let me tell you, she makes them look effortlessly cool. I never thought I’d see a classic shoe style become this edgy thanks to Marc Jacobs, but here we are.

Olivia Rodrigo wears platform Mary Jane Marc Jacobs Kiki Boots.

These shoes manage to straddle both sartorial worlds—being both a timeless silhouette and one that feels so now. Clearly, Mary-Jane platforms are worn by everyone, from those who embrace the quiet luxury of French street style to pop stars with an eye for bold, trend-forward pieces. Whether you pair them with a vintage dress or your favorite pair of jeans, they just work. So, if you’re looking to add something new to your wardrobe this season, trust me—these shoes won’t disappoint.

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• Best Affordable Mary-Jane Platforms: Charles & Keith Buckled Ridged-Sole Chunky Mary Jane ($66)
• Best Designer Mary-Jane Platforms: Bottega Veneta Lug Mary Jane ($1550)
• Best Flat Mary-Jane Platforms: Jeffrey Campbell Mary Jane Platform Pump ($160)
• Best Heeled Mary-Jane Platforms: Charles & Keith Jaylin Patent Block Heel Mary Janes ($66)
• Best Colored Mary-Jane Platforms: Melissa Farah Platforms ($109)

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