Meet Monica Rose: The Stylist Behind Gigi and Kendall's Casual Looks 

There’s a knack to getting head-to-toe tonal looks right, but it's lucky for some—Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner have one particularly good trick up their sleeves: the stylist Monica Rose.

This Los Angeles–based fashion expert and social media force (she has a whopping 784k followers on Instagram) is the guiding hand behind many of the Jenner/Kardashian/Hadid clan’s best looks both on and off the runway, but it’s her artfully crafted grayscale or monochromatic ensembles for the crew's off-duty moments that have become something of a strong signature and an important part within the style pages of 2015.

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On Monica Rose: Self Portrait Lace and Crepe Jumpsuit (£250).

On Gigi Hadid: Olcay Gulsen cape; Tamara Mellon top; J Brand 23110 Maria Jeans (£170)

"I first started working with Kim Kardashian back in 2007 and the rest is history," Monica says. In that short time, both her own status and that of her key clients' have risen meteorically, so much so that Rose has just launched her own jewellery line to critical acclaim—a collaborative project with Sarah Chloe. It features the spiky but delicate gold and silver pieces a girl needs to finish off her sleek head-to-toe colour-by-numbers dressing.

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On Kendall Jenner: Laer biker jacket; Unravel hoodie; Paige Denim Skyline Jeans (£198); Givenchy bag.

"Creating off-duty looks is different, but I actually enjoy doing so because I can tap into each client's personality—it's more personal than creating a red carpet look," explains Monica, stating that the way these standout ensembles come together isn’t as meticulously mapped out as one may imagine. "It's all very instinctual—I work off instinct and what I'm into at the moment, but it's definitely a collaborative effort with each individual client per project. I'm such a perfectionist, but at the same time, I love when the overall aesthetic is effortless and does not look 'perfect.'"

Think you can spot a Monica Rose–styled outfit? Here are some of our favourites from Gigi, Kendall and Kylie in action and then shop the look below...

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On Gigi Hadid: Karen Walker Deep Freeze Sunglasses (£168); Kempner NYC coat.

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On Kendall Jenner: Maticevski coat, top and trousers; Givenchy bag; Miu Miu Metal Trimmed Slip On Sneakers (£360) available in black. 

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On Kendall Jenner: Balmain Stretch Viscose Long Cardigan (£1,440) and trousers; House of CB crop top; Givenchy bag.

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On Kendall Jenner: Céline sunglasses; Ann Demeulemeester Black Wool Layered Coat (£1,230); Sharon Wauchob top; Sally LaPointe trousers; Givenchy bag.

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On Kylie Jenner:Tom Ford sunglasses; American Apparel Choker Top (£32); Saylor culottes; Givenchy Leather Ankle Boots (£880).

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On Kendall Jenner: Céline sunglasses; Sally LaPointe cape and trousers; Atea Oceanie Crawford Bodysuit (£95); Saint Laurent Paris Pumps (£395) available in Black Suede.

Want to pay homage to Kendall's grey day? Then shop the key buys below…

Do you love the head-to-toe tonal trick? If so, what's your go-to colourway? Let us know in the comments below!

Hannah Almassi
Editor in Chief

Hannah Almassi is the Editor in Chief of Who What Wear UK. Hannah has been part of the the Who What Wear brand since 2015, when she was headhunted to launch the UK sister site and social channels, implement a localised content strategy and build out the editorial team. She joined following a seven-year tenure at Grazia magazine, where she led front-of-book news, fashion features and shopping specials as fashion news and features editor. With experience in both print and digital across fashion and beauty, Hannah has over 16 years in the field as a journalist, editor, content strategist and brand consultant. Hannah has interviewed industry heavyweights such as designers including Marc Jacobs and Jonathan Anderson through to arbiters of taste including Katie Grand and Anna Dello Russo. A skilled moderator and lecturer specialising in the shift to digital media and e-commerce, Hannah’s opinion and work has been sought by the likes of CNBC, BBC, The Sunday Times Style, The Times, The Telegraph and MatchesFashion.com, among many others. Hannah is often called upon for her take on trends, becoming known as a person with their finger of the pulse of what’s happening in the fashion space for stylish Brits. Hannah currently resides in Eastbourne with her photographer husband, incredibly busy son and highly Instagrammable cat.