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.

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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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It feels impossible, I know, but 2027 will be here before we know it, and if you want to enter the New Year feeling sartorially prepared, look to one person for dressing inspiration: Zoë Kravitz. Cool, casual, and effortless—Kravitz epitomizes all three, especially in the chillier months. She has plenty of styling tricks up her sleeve, but there's one in particular that I'm predicting will be her most copy-worthy in 2027. She just wore it, and I've already heard from multiple sources that they immediately began shopping for the color trend she wore with an otherwise simple, all-black outfit. What is it? Purple—regal purple, to be exact.

This week, the Batman actress was spotted in New York City, where fall weather is finally kicking in. For one of the season's first days of 50-ish-degree weather, Kravitz wore a black, knee-length coat with matching tall boots, as well as a black leather tote and black sunglasses. The accessory that pulled the entire outfit together? Her regal purple scarf. Just like that, her look became an instant hit, ready to be copied again and again from now until spring.

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The best part is that you don't need a purple scarf, specifically. Any pop of the trending color will do, whether it's a handbag, a sweater, or a pair of shoes. Even a hat or pair of socks would work. The trend isn't about any specific item but the color itself, especially when you style it with an all-black ensemble. The two colors just click.

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I know it’s not quite coat season, but I wouldn’t be much of a trend predictor if I weren’t looking ahead at least a few weeks. So, I’m ready to place my bets now: come November, we’ll see some of the chicest dressers working letterbox-red coats into their styling rotations.

No, they won’t completely eclipse our trusty black coats, but when fashion people want to inject a little more energy into their autumn wardrobes, I predict they’ll be reaching for this trending shade instead. And, putting my theory to the test, this week I spotted Zoë Kravitz out in an oversized wrap coat in the fiery hue. Anchoring the bold shade with reliable neutrals, Zoë layered her (sadly sold-out) The Row Cashmere Priske Coat over relaxed black trousers and a pair of black trainers. Her black leather handbag and dark sunglasses added further cohesion to the otherwise throw-on-and-go look.

Whilst purple and turquoise have been trending hard lately, red feels like an equally punchy but much more familiar shade to style. If, like me, you prefer to keep things neutral, I find that adding a red layer is just enough to keep a simple look feeling fresh without having to complicate things.

Always inspired by Zoë, read on to shop the red coats and jackets I’m eyeing up below.

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With fall officially starting this week, I took a look at recent celebrity street style photos to find the easiest outfit formulas to re-create on a budget.

In Los Angeles, Hailey Bieber was seen in a leopard-print slip dress with kitten-heel sandals, and Zendaya wore a one-shoulder tank top, a midi skirt, and vintage Prada boots.

Over in New York, where temperatures have started cooling off, Emily Ratajkowski wore an outfit formula that felt particularly fall, pairing a boatneck top with pants and Classic Ultra Mini Uggs. Dakota Johnson was in slouchy knitwear with a midi skirt and pointed-toe kitten heels, and Zoë Kravitz went for an all-black look that included a tank top, a knee-length skirt, and ballet flats.

Ahead, each outfit is broken down item by item, with buys from brands like Frankies Bikinis, Vagabond, Flore Flore, Cou Cou, and more.

Bieber went to dinner in L.A. in a vintage leopard-print Roberto Cavalli dress and vintage Manolo Blahnik kitten-heel sandals.

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Also in L.A., Zendaya went to an art gallery wearing vintage Prada boots from the F/W 99 collection. For a similar-looking pair, there are the under-$300 Vagabond Sky Boots.

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Currently on a press tour for her psychological thriller Verity, Johnson wore an almost all-black look (slouchy knitwear and a maxi skirt), aside from cream pointed-toe kitten heels.

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Leaving a farmers market in Brooklyn, Ratajkowski was in Ugg Classic Ultra Mini Boots in Chestnut. She also wore a boatneck top, which associate shopping director Judith Jones recently covered, calling it "the elegant top every chic fashion person I know is wearing right now."

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Kravitz wore a monochromatic outfit you can wear on repeat: a tank top, a slip skirt, and ballet flats, accessorized with oversize sunglasses.

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Zoë Kravitz's style is that of a cool New Yorker through and through, but she does have something in common with her stylish French-girl counterparts: a love of ballet pumps. Ballet pumps are ballet flats with a low block heel, either with the traditional bow or minimalist-style without (Kravitz has been known to wear both), and It girls on both sides of the pond love them right now.

While a chic Parisian is likely to style ballet pumps with something classic, such as straight-leg jeans and a tee or a knee-length slip skirt, Kravitz opted to wear hers with two items that gave the shoes much more of an NYC edge. She was spotted in the city over the weekend wearing a pair of black suede ballet pumps with a suede shirt-jacket and a pair of micro shorts (aka, hot pants). And as it turns out, it's the perfect transitional outfit—especially for this unseasonably warm fall we've been having. The combination of pieces feels cool and modern—just like Kravitz herself.

Keep scrolling to see Kravitz's outfit and shop suede shirt-jackets, micro shorts, and ballet pumps to wear together.

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On Zoë Kravitz: The Row Janine Suede Shirt ($5900) and Terrasse Bag ($3500); Maryam Nassir Zadeh 40 Roberta Leather Ballet Flats ($390)

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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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Zoë Kravitz has become a fixture for stylish off-duty dressing. Whether she’s channelling her inner Carrie Bradshaw in a pair of track shorts and a graphic T-shirt or taking cues from the Olsen Twins’ autumn wardrobe in an oversized pashmina scarf, the actor has an inimitable ability to make any wardrobe basic feel aspirational and elevated.

You can blame this on her gamine insouciance or innate instinct for subverting minimal staples with a grungy edge. (She was raised by a rockstar and is currently engaged to a pop sensation, after all.) Still, every time the star steps out, there’s this natural urge to dissect and recreate her outfits, given how both accessible and ahead of the curve they feel.

This last point was especially relevant in her latest ensemble, which featured a pair of low-rise suede bootcut trousers, vintage Manolo Blahnik beige heels, a cropped dark grey T-shirt and a woven leather bag. She also punctuated the effortlessly considered look with her signature arm cuff, further showing her commitment to bringing a slightly sleazy chic essence to any silhouette.

Of course, the most interesting part of this outing was her decision to eschew wearing the trending denim version of her bottoms, instead opting for a richer-looking napped pair. For the uninitiated, slim-cut bootcut jeans have become the unofficial autumn uniform for members of the celebrity style set, from Kate Moss in Paris to Suki Waterhouse in Venice. However, rather than following suit, she traded in the suede trench coats and suede loafers that usually define this season for an ab-baring, hip-grazing pair boasting a ‘70s-esque lace-up front.

If there’s anything to glean here, it’s that an unfussy yet cool autumn outfit doesn’t require anything too out of the ordinary to make it covetable. Instead, opt for a few simple tweaks, like wearing a sumptuous fabric in a new way or opting for an unexpected shoe choice, to inject some liveliness into your look. Though, you could always go the easier route and just shop pieces inspired by her look, which we have thoughtfully rounded up for you below.

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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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If you're craving a dose of outfit inspiration, might I suggest a stroll through Williamsburg? Catching well-dressed locals dashing between vintage shops and Pilates studios, you're hard-pressed not to spot an outfit or two that lands straight on your mood board. That's exactly what happened to me when I caught sight of actor Zoë Kravitz strolling through the city in one of the chicest New York-in-September outfits I've come across this season.

Still enjoying balmy temperatures, Zoë opted for a sleek slip dress in an enduringly elegant shade of black, pairing it with two equally elevated accessories: a red bandana and glossy black flip-flops.

Keeping the rest of her styling equally unfussy, Zoë slung a sleek leather handbag over her arm and added a pair of black sunglasses, meanwhile, oversized earrings framed her face.

Retaining the innate ease that the chicest New Yorkers have long mastered, Zoë's simple three-piece styling formula is one I expect we'll continue to see throughout the season. As the weather cools, simply swap the sandals for knee-high boots and throw a trench coat over your shoulders. Until then, read on to shop the black slip dresses, bandanas and sandals you need to recreate Zoë's look below.

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We're officially in the middle of that weird time of year in which it might feel like summer one day and fall the next. On the days when it still feels like summer, it's understandable if you don't want to keep dressing like it's mid-July. What's one to wear? The outfit Zoë Kravitz just wore in NYC is an excellent idea.

If you've spent any time in New York lately, the all-black outfit Kravitz was photographed wearing will probably look familiar because it includes the skirt trend and classic flat-shoe style all the cool New Yorkers are wearing. The skirt is a knee-length slip skirt, and the shoes are high-foot ballet flats, which she paired with a black tank and wraparound sunglasses. Wear this look, and you'll fit right in, from Tribeca to the Upper East Side.

Keep scrolling to see Kravitz's look and shop the NYC cool girl–approved skirt and flat-shoe trends.

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On Zoë Kravitz: Thistles sunglasses; The Row Denzel Tank ($690) and shoes; Cou Cou Intimates The Slip Skirt ($78)

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At this point, I think I have Zoë Kravitz’s style down to a T. In the summer months, the actor favours micro-mini shorts, boxy tees, tanks and little dresses, while come autumn, I’d expect to see her swap these out for fur-trimmed jackets, trench coats and plenty of suede. When it comes to shoes, she’s long been a proponent of the ballet flat, while winter typically calls for a chunkier boot. So, feeling fairly confident in my predictions, I was surprised to see Zoë eschew everything I thought I knew about her styling rules this week, stepping out for a walk in a shoe I never expected to see her in. Rather than her go-to pretty ballet flats, Zoë opted for a pair of rubberised, open-toe slide sandals instead.

Rendered in an inky black, these slip-on shoes aren’t far removed from the well-worn pairs that line many a garden door, ready to be stepped into for taking the bins out or pottering around outside. Ultra-casual and hard-wearing, they’re hardly the silhouette I’d expect to see on one of fashion’s most stylish dressers.

And yet, by styling this controversial flat, Zoë joins a growing line-up of chic celebrities reclaiming the ubiquitous plastic slip-on. With the likes of long-time style icon Jennifer Lawrence already giving the practical shoe her seal of approval, perhaps these purpose-made sandals are finally ready for their fashion moment.

So, if you’re in the market for a genuinely comfortable and surprisingly versatile slip-on shoe, I’m going to have to endorse Zoë’s recommendation. If you’re tempted to give the unexpected trend a try, read on to shop the slide sandals I’m eyeing below.

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With August almost over, I went through celebrity outfits from the past month to curate styling inspiration with easy-to-re-create looks made up of items you likely already have in your closet.

In L.A., Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin's daughter, Apple Martin, was out wearing a white cotton slip dress and ballet flats, and Elsa Hosk wore one as well, pairing hers with Chanel rain boots.

Addison Rae went to Sushi Fumi, one of the city's most popular restaurants, in a vintage Isabel Marant silk halter minidress and knee-high boots, and Hailey Bieber had on another trend I think will be big for fall—slipper shoes. Kaia Gerber wore a perfect three-piece transitional outfit for the season ahead: a trench coat, capris, and ballet flats.

Over on NYC's Lower East Side, Zoë Kravitz sparked discourse in a simple white T-shirt and kick-flare denim, leaving people guessing where her jeans are from.

Keep scrolling to see each outfit and shop the look, including brands such as Aeyde, Chimi, Frankies Bikinis, Rue Sophie, and more.

In a recent TikTok video, Elysia Berman addresses the speculation surrounding Kravitz's jeans in this photo. While guesses ranged from The Row's Fima or Riaco to EB Denim's Low-Rise Straight Jean and R13's Boy Straight-Leg Jeans, Berman revealed it's actually a pair of vintage Alexander Wang Trap Jeans.

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Martin wore a white slip dress with camel-colored ballet flats. The pieces were similar to the Frankies Bikinis Summer Sonnet Satin Mini Dress and Repetto's Camille Ballet Flats in Cuba Camel.

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Hosk also wore a simple white dress recently (her exact one is the Marie Bow Dress from the Australian brand Laneway the Label) with Chanel rain boots.

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This three-piece outfit formula is one of my most-worn going into fall, as seen on Gerber. Throw on a trench coat with capris and ballet flats and be out the door.

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Rae's outfit proves that knee-high boots are one of the easiest shoes to pair with dresses when shifting from summer to fall.

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Back in February, associate editorial director Eliza Huber wrote about Charvet Slippers, and Bieber just wore a similar style.

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While many New Yorkers are currently buzzing about Harry Styles's 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden, which kicked off last night, another group—myself included—is focused on a different kind of excitement: gathering street style outfit inspiration from Zoë Kravitz now that she's back in town. If you're keeping a close eye on her off-duty looks like I am, you've likely noticed her latest ensemble offered a master class in late-summer style for petite fashion people.

Kravitz took to the streets of Manhattan yesterday afternoon wearing a sporty-chic outfit. She paired a nostalgic Barneys New York tee with tight-fitting black mini shorts and sleek slide-on kitten heels from The Row.

On Zoë Kravitz: Saint Laurent Le 5 à 7 Supple Bag ($3400); Costa Knit Atelier The Headband ($75)

Pairing kitten heels with athletic shorts provides an unexpected contrast that elevates the whole vibe to something effortlessly cool. It reflects her iconic aesthetic while offering a practical styling trick for smaller frames to add sophistication without being overwhelmed by the garments. As a 5-foot fashion person myself, I completely get the vision. While sneakers might make the most sense for a walk along the Westside Highway, the kitten heels gave her 5'2" frame a subtle boost of height that works wonderfully for meetings and errands.

She finished the look with her signature accessories: a white headband, oval-shaped sunglasses, and a Saint Laurent leopard-print bag. The result is a polished outfit that feels perfect for the remainder of summer. If you couldn't already tell, I've been influenced. Scroll on for my edit of the best shorts and kitten heels to re-create the look.

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As you know, we're entering that weird transitional time of year in which it's still warm outside, but school buses are on the streets and Labor Day is right around the corner. Fall is coming, and soon we'll stow away the flip-flops in favor of shoes that are a bit more substantial. That said, it's not quite time to start wearing boots. So what staple shoe style do It girls reach for pre-boots as we move into early fall each year? Closed-toe mules. We recently put flat slipper mules on your transitional shoe radar, via Vittoria Ceretti, and now another It girl, Zoë Kravitz, is wearing the high-heel version of the style.

While out in NYC today, Kravitz was spotted wearing a black lace-trimmed camisole with denim shorts. To make the summery outfit significantly more appropriate for fall, she opted for the aforementioned high-heel closed-toe mules instead of sandals or ballet flats. It's not a trendy shoe, per se, as it's around in one form or another year after year, and if you ask me, that makes high-heel closed-toe mules even better. Keep scrolling to see Kravitz's styling for yourself and shop some of the internet's best pairs.

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The trend cycle has been noticeably condensed in recent years, compressing years- or decades-long movements into monthlong micro-moments that lose steam as fast as they're conjured. We see it across fashion and beauty, but one category that never seems to change as swiftly as the latest TikTok makeup aesthetic or Pinterest fad is hair. Hairstyles still move at a slower pace. After all, people usually change up their mane seasonally for a fresh start more than anything. But there's one hairstyle we beauty editors have been keeping our eyes on as it gains momentum, and that, my friend, is bangs.

Whether you've watched in awe or horror as Y2K side bangs began to reenter the style stratosphere or pined after Daisy Edgar-Jones's cool-girl curtain bangs, it's hard to ignore the onslaught of fringe inspiration we've seen over the last few years. When I started looking closer at the tastemakers who define future fashion moments, one thing became clear: Feathered, flippy whisper fringe is the next biggest hair trend on the horizon, and celeb hairstylists would have to agree.

What Is A Whisper Fringe?

In short, whisper fringe is the piecey curtain bangs you've likely seen on celebs as of late—the longer kind that you can swoop away from the face like Miley Cyrus and Zoë Kravitz or full-send Gen Z side bangs à la Bella Hadid and Mika Abdalla.

"I like to think of this as the noncommittal bang," celebrity hairstylist and brand founder Benjamin Mohapi tells Who What Wear. "It's so versatile. You kind of have it, but you can also kind of don't. It's perfect for a world where constant reinvention is the norm and attention spans are so limited." Whether worn as feathery, light curtain bangs or piecey side bangs, these face-framing snippets allow you to reinvent your fringe every single day—a necessity for the fashion-forward folks who yearn to stay ahead of the curve.

"I feel like 2026 has really been the year of the curtain fringe," says celebrity hairstylist Marylle Koken. Whilst the stylist doesn't expect this trend to go anywhere just yet, she does see people taking a lighter approach to the cut rather than going for a Dakota Johnson–thick shear. "This autumn, we're going to see clients become a little more daring. The fringe is becoming softer, more personalised, and really tailored to each person's face shape and natural texture," she explains. "What I'm seeing behind the chair is that clients aren't asking for one trend anymore. They want a haircut that works for them."

Forget about cut-and-dry trends. Real clients want high-functioning versatility that works for their day-to-day lives, which means finding a low-maintenance style that suits their personal taste. "It's less about creating a perfect blowout and more about creating a beautiful shape that enhances how their hair naturally moves," Koken adds. "That's where, I think, fringe is heading this autumn: more customised, more effortless, and designed to work with the person instead of against them."

Soft Swoops and Side Bangs

Whilst millennials may style whisper fringe like curtain bangs, Gen Zers are taking things a step further by swooping their wispy bangs over to one side—paying homage to the early aughts. (Millennials aren't quite ready to revisit them yet.) "I think the move to the side is long overdue," muses Mohapi. "Playing with bangs, no matter how slight, is a great way to start reframing the face." They can be as whisker thin as Kravitz's romantic tendrils and still make an impact.

If you crave a more voluminous look, take a page out of Abdalla's book. The Off Campus star wore her thick curtain bangs pulled and pinned to the side in a messy-chic updo fashioned by celebrity hair and makeup artist Ruby Neves, and I've never saved anything to my autumn hair board faster. Mohapi, for one, is all for the voluminous-bangs movement.

"As soon as the bangs come into focus, you can start flipping the top over and giving yourself more volume without changing the overall look," says Mohapi. Think round-brushing the opposite way for extra volume or pinning them where necessary, like Abdalla. "Once autumn takes hold, we'll start to see more side sweeping and flipping, but bangs will continue to be worked into the look," he adds.

Koken thinks that there are simpler, more personal reasons driving this trend: People want styling options that will give them their time back in the morning. "Some people are growing out a heavier fringe and naturally transitioning into something softer. Others want the versatility of still having a fringe without committing to a full, blunt bang," she explains. "The thinner, piecier fringe gives you options. You can wear it parted in the middle, sweep it to the side or tuck it away depending on your mood." In short, people want styles that feel easily adaptable rather than a high-maintenance cut that requires daily blow-dries, rollers, and hair spray.

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If I could pass on one piece of advice to make your airport styling more elegant, it would be this: ditch your favourite funnel-neck jacket and swap it for an oversized scarf instead. Taking my cues from Zoë Kravitz, who was recently spotted fresh off a flight wrapped up in an elegant pale-pink shawl, I’ll be making this chic layer my new in-flight staple.

Between the sweeping drape of the oversized scarf and the comfort of swaddling yourself up, there's an inherent luxury woven in the makeup of the design. Better still, its throw-on nature makes it a genuinely practical travel companion, too—you can easily drape it over your shoulders when the cabin gets chilly, then remove it or stow it away when temperatures rise.

Styled with a relaxed pair of black straight-leg trousers and an airport-appropriate heeled ballet pump, Kravitz kept things incognito with a dark-blue baseball cap and oversized black sunglasses. With a large tote slung over her shoulder and the oversized pale-pink shawl wrapped around her frame, she crafted a practical yet polished take on airport dressing that felt as first-class-worthy as it looked.

Whilst funnel-neck jackets have certainly been a favourite for the past few autumns, if you’re travelling anytime soon, I’d urge you to consider this elegant alternative instead. If you’re inspired, read on to shop the chicest oversized scarves and shawls I recommend below.

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Whether or not you're thrilled about the return of cropped jeans, it's hard to deny how good the pair Zoë Kravitz just wore in New York City is. As is the case with any denim trend that makes a comeback, there are caveats with cropped jeans, with certain styles considered cooler than others. And of course Kravitz would choose the most 2026 version of the returning denim trend: low-rise cropped flares.

Kravitz's low-rise cropped flare jeans had a relaxed fit and a light wash, and the It-girl move is often to choose a shoe trend that elevates and perhaps even contrasts with the denim trend they're wearing. And in this case, she opted for an elegant style that French girls have long favored: block-heel pumps. Think of them as a minimalist version of the ballet heels trend everyone is shopping for as of late.

Kravitz's walkable suede shoes gave her outfit, which also included a cropped white T-shirt and Saint Laurent shoulder bag, a decidedly chic look. Scroll on to see it for yourself and to shop the key pieces—low-rise cropped flares and block-heel pumps— needed to re-create it.

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The trend cycle has been noticeably condensed in recent years, compressing years- or decades-long movements into monthlong micro-moments that lose steam as fast as they're conjured. We see it across fashion and beauty, but one category that never seems to change as swiftly as the latest TikTok makeup aesthetic or Pinterest fad is hair. Hairstyles still move at a slower pace. After all, people usually change up their mane seasonally for a fresh start more than anything. But there's one hairstyle we beauty editors have been keeping our eyes on as it gains momentum, and that, my friend, is bangs.

Whether you've watched in awe or horror as Y2K side bangs began to reenter the style stratosphere or pined after Daisy Edgar-Jones's cool-girl curtain bangs, it's hard to ignore the onslaught of fringe inspiration we've seen over the last few years. When I started looking closer at the tastemakers who define future fashion moments, one thing became clear: Feathered, flippy whisper fringe is the next biggest hair trend on the horizon, and celeb hairstylists would have to agree.

What is whisper fringe?

In short, whisper fringe is the piecey curtain bangs you've likely seen on celebs as of late—the longer kind that you can swoop away from the face like Miley Cyrus and Zoë Kravitz or full-send Gen Z side bangs à la Bella Hadid and Mika Abdalla.

"I like to think of this as the noncommittal bang," celebrity hairstylist and brand founder Benjamin Mohapi tells Who What Wear. "It's so versatile. You kind of have it, but you can also kind of don't. It's perfect for a world where constant reinvention is the norm and attention spans are so limited." Whether worn as feathery, light curtain bangs or piecey side bangs, these face-framing snippets allow you to reinvent your fringe every single day—a necessity for the fashion-forward folks who yearn to stay ahead of the curve.

"I feel like 2026 has really been the year of the curtain fringe," says celebrity hairstylist Marylle Koken. While the stylist doesn't expect this trend to go anywhere just yet, she does see people taking a lighter approach to the cut rather than going for a Dakota Johnson–thick shear. "This fall, we're going to see clients become a little more daring. The fringe is becoming softer, more personalized, and really tailored to each person's face shape and natural texture," she explains. "What I'm seeing behind the chair is that clients aren't asking for one trend anymore. They want a haircut that works for them."

Forget about cut-and-dry trends. Real clients want high-functioning versatility that works for their day-to-day lives, which means finding a low-maintenance style that suits their personal taste. "It's less about creating a perfect blowout and more about creating a beautiful shape that enhances how their hair naturally moves," Koken adds. "That's where, I think, fringe is heading this fall: more customized, more effortless, and designed to work with the person instead of against them."

Soft Swoops and Side Bangs

While millennials may style whisper fringe like curtain bangs, Gen Zers are taking things a step further by swooping their wispy bangs over to one side—paying homage to the early aughts. (Millennials aren't quite ready to revisit them yet.) "I think the move to the side is long overdue," muses Mohapi. "Playing with bangs, no matter how slight, is a great way to start reframing the face." They can be as whisker thin as Kravitz's romantic tendrils and still make an impact.

If you crave a more voluminous look, take a page out of Abdalla's book. The Off Campus star wore her thick curtain bangs pulled and pinned to the side in a messy-chic updo fashioned by celebrity hair and makeup artist Ruby Neves, and I've never saved anything to my fall hair board faster. Mohapi, for one, is all for the voluminous-bangs movement.

"As soon as the bangs come into focus, you can start flipping the top over and giving yourself more volume without changing the overall look," says Mohapi. Think round-brushing the opposite way for extra volume or pinning them where necessary, like Abdalla. "Once fall takes hold, we'll start to see more side sweeping and flipping, but bangs will continue to be worked into the look," he adds.

Koken thinks that there are simpler, more personal reasons driving this trend: People want styling options that will give them their time back in the morning. "Some people are growing out a heavier fringe and naturally transitioning into something softer. Others want the versatility of still having a fringe without committing to a full, blunt bang," she explains. "The thinner, piecier fringe gives you options. You can wear it parted in the middle, sweep it to the side, or tuck it away depending on your mood." In short, people want styles that feel easily adaptable rather than a high-maintenance cut that requires daily blow-dries, rollers, and hair spray.

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As summer comes to an end, I decided to look back at some of the easiest celebrity outfits to re-create from this past season. Since street style often includes simple items you might already own, it can be a source of inspiration for how to style pieces together.

Some of the standouts include Hailey Bieber in a slip dress with thong heel sandals and a croc-effect clutch; Zoë Kravitz in a one-shoulder, knee-length silk dress; and Zoe Saldaña in the popular pantaloon trend with ballet flats. Kendall Jenner's and Dakota Johnson's outfits both included Levi's, Kaia Gerber wore a three-piece formula perfect for transitioning into fall, and Gigi Hadid showed how animal-print shoes can elevate basic pieces.

Below, I've broken down each outfit item by item to share the exact pieces alongside affordable alternatives to get the look for less, including brands such as Camper, Cou Cou, Gap, J.Crew, Leset, Tory Burch, and more.

Bieber wore a Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 05 micro-mini slip dress with The Row's Sacha Leather Thong Sandals and Toteme's T-Clutch Croc-Effect Leather Clutch. To re-create the look, pair a satin or silk minidress with heeled thong sandals and a clutch.

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Known for her understated outfits, Jenner had on a black T-shirt with Levi's 1950s 701 Jeans and two pieces from The Row—the Astra Bowling Bag and Claudette Leather Flats.

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A one-shoulder, knee-length dress paired with slingback heels is straightforward yet put-together, as seen on Zoë Kravitz. In other photos, she accessorized with the Lex Sunglasses from Thistle.

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This simple outfit on Johnson is as easy as it gets: a white Leset tank top, Levi's 501 Jeans, and black high-vamp ballet flats.

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Saldaña's Vaquera Lace-Trim Shorts and MM6 Maison Margiela Anatomic Numeric Ballerinas remind me of Cou Cou's pantaloons and Camper's ballet flats.

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This transitional outfit formula on Gerber is always popular going into fall: a light coat, capris, and kitten-heel sandals.

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Hadid's leopard-print Roger Vivier Belle Vivier Pumps make the outfit, showing how animal-print shoes can make a basic look feel more interesting.

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If the words quiet luxury, minimalism or understated pique your interest, then you're probably a fan of The Row. Since its inception, the brand has stood firm in its aesthetic—simple pieces, focused on proportion and timelessness. Immediately, the fashion world took note. Through passing trends and fleeting viral products, The Row's core designs have held their own, and whilst the designs are pared-back, void of logos or branding, in-the-know fashion people can spot them a mile off. Now, one of its signature pieces has been restocked, and already fashion people and celebrities are wearing The Row Stella Ballet Flats on repeat.

Whilst all of The Row's creations fly out of stock almost immediately, it's the accessories that intrigue me the most. I could spend hours talking through the extensive It bag collection, from the treasured Marlo to the playful Peggy clutch, any of which would be a welcome addition to my handbag collection. The designs inevitably spark a thousand copies, and the same goes for its footwear. The zipped ankle boots launched in 2019 created their own trend cycle, and the brand's elasticated ballet flats cemented the return of a style that had been overlooked for many years.

From the success of the ballet flats came another style, the Stella. Unlike the original, which followed classic features of a ballet shoe, the Stella brought a more contemporary edge, removing the elasticated strap, softening the round toe and hiking up the vamp to create a truly refined pair of shoes that instantly became a sell-out success. Fashion people and celebrities quickly added this staple style to their wardrobes and have been wearing it on repeat ever since.

With autumn on the horizon, it's almost time to store away our summer sandals and reach for something a little more perennial—the Stella ballet flats. Pairing seamlessly with jeans, tailoring, dresses and more, these investment shoes have versatility at their core, and with a refined design and understated appeal be able to hold their place in our wardrobes for years to come. As The Row's cult pieces tend to move fast, scroll on to shop the Stella ballet flats before they inevitably sell out once more.

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Summer isn't running out just yet, and the fact that new micro-trends are bubbling up is proof that our seasonal wardrobes still have plenty of time to grow and evolve before Labor Day. As July veers into August, we may not be seeing much newness in the overarching trends that dictate how we get dressed these days, but one thing fashion people excel at is finding small but impactful accessories to transform their outfits.

Enter the arm bangle. I first noticed Zoë Kravitz test-driving the upper-arm jewelry while attending an event for British jeweler Jessica McCormack in London. Kravitz wore a series of gold bands that sat just above her left elbow, complementing a simple silk slip dress and satin pumps. Next, Vittoria Ceretti wore a piece from NYC It-girl label Aflalo, aptly named the Bicep Bangle, while on vacation in Saint-Tropez. Hers featured a single lab-grown diamond dangling from a sculptural bangle. Talk about luxe. If three's a trend, then the Balenciaga couture 2026 show in Paris sealed the deal. There, models emerged in striking gowns that arrived with bold crystal upper-arm cuffs that served as the only accessories.

Ahead, we're charting the rise in the arm-bangle jewelry trend, from celebs and It girls to couture runway models. See the looks and then shop the coolest styles on the market.

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On Zoë Kravitz: Jessica McCormack jewelry; Thistles Atlas Sunglasses

On Vittoria Ceretti: Aflalo Bicep Bangle ($3000)

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