KiKi Layne Just Started the Chic Red Carpet Trend We Didn't See Coming

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(Image credit: KiKi Layne)

If you ask us, KiKi Layne was the breakout red carpet star of award season this year. Who could forget her striking bow-bedecked pink gown at the Oscars or her romantic corsetted dress at the Golden Globes? Well, if you had any doubt that Layne is a fashion force to be reckoned with, her latest outfit will definitely convince you. Attending the Bulgari premiere of Celestial and The 4th Wave ahead of the Tribeca Film Festival, Layne sparked a new red carpet trend with her amazingly cool Christian Siriano dress-over-pants look, which she teamed with Bulgari jewelry and bag. Don't be surprised if you start seeing more dresses styled over pants on red carpets. We don't doubt Layne's style influence one bit. 

Below, Layne and her team gave Who What Wear an exclusive look at her getting-ready process ahead of the event, which included her hairstylist, Lacy Redway; makeup artist, Keita Moore; and stylists, Wayman and Micah. In addition to her stunning Bulgari necklace, bracelets, and rings, we love how she chose the brand's silver Serpenti bag to perfectly match her outfit, which is in keeping with the tonal trend we've seen a lot of this year. Scroll down to see how KiKi Layne got ready for the event and see the stylish final product. 

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(Image credit: KiKi Layne)

"Best glam squad in the city working their magic," Layne told Who What Wear. 

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(Image credit: KiKi Layne)

Layne worked with hairstylist Lacy Redway on a beautiful braid for the event. 

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(Image credit: KiKi Layne)

A close-up look at Layne's striking Bulgari jewelry. 

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(Image credit: KiKi Layne)

"I love how this look is so sleek yet voluminous," Layne told us. "One final touch up before we're out the door."

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(Image credit: KiKi Layne)

Layne's Christian Siriano dress-over-pants outfit is sure to spark a red carpet trend. 

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The Final Look
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Erin Fitzpatrick
Senior News Editor

Erin got her start as a Who What Wear intern over 12 years ago—back when the site only published a single story per day. (Who What Wear has since increased that number twentyfold.) She graduated magna cum laude from USC, which is how she ended up moving to Los Angeles from her hometown of San Diego. In college, she also interned at Refinery29, where she was promoted to editorial assistant and then assistant editor. After nearly three years at R29, she came back to WWW in 2016, where she currently holds the title of senior news editor (as well as the unofficial title of resident royal expert—in case you haven't noticed her numerous Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton stories). She spends her days trying to incorporate her idols, Anna Wintour and Roger Federer, into as many stories as possible. Outside of work, she loves tennis, classic rock, traveling, and smothering her dog with affection.