Yes, Sambas and jeans are still a very viable outfit option in 2026. Just because these wear-with-everything trainers aren't quite as ubiquitous as they were a couple of years ago doesn't make them any less chic. In fact, I'd argue the opposite. Now that they've taken a slight step back from the spotlight, they feel all the more considered.

That said, keeping Sambas feeling current is all about how you style them. Whilst a pair of pooling wide-leg jeans with a Samba's signature rounded toe peeking out transports me back to 2024, swapping in a slimmer stovepipe jean gives the classic trainer a much fresher feel.

Making the case for the combination this week, Nicole Kidman reached for a pair of slim-fitting stovepipe jeans, which she anchored with a classic white pair of Adidas Sambas. Elevating the ensemble with a lustrous white satin blouse layered beneath a tailored grey blazer, Nicole combined one of this season's key denim silhouettes with a blouse trend that's been everywhere throughout summer 2026, creating a modern outfit with a timeless energy.

Whilst sneakerinas and chunky black trainers have been trending this season, I'm still backing one of the sleekest trainers around. If you're with me, keep scrolling to shop the Adidas Samba trainers below.

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If you want to look like a celeb who takes private jets in Ibiza rather than commercial flights, this classic The Row favourite is the exact airport bag to invest in and carry on every trip. Anyone who already owns one knows exactly which tote I'm talking about, but for those who don't, I'm referring to The Row's N/S Park Tote (£2410), which was just spotted on Nicole Kidman as she boarded her own private jet taking off from the Spanish island. She opted for the taupe leather option, a bag colour that just so happens to be trending right now. With it, she wore cuffed jeans, a loose button-down shirt, and white sneakers, creating what can only be described as the perfect low-key, high-class airport outfit.

And the entire thing was anchored around her carry-on bag, one that's been beloved for years, ever since it first debuted in The Row's spring 2021 collection back in 2020. The N/S Park Tote comes in three sizes: small, medium, and large. (Kidman's is the latter.) It's also available in a slew of chic, minimalist colours, from white to olive green (which is sadly sold out). Smooth and pebbled leather are your options on the material front, as well as canvas and suede. There's also a standard Park Tote with less of a vertical silhouette, as well as a crossbody option that's great for the essentials when you're traveling. There's no bad way to go with this bag, which is why it's become such a staple for shoppers of all ages, but Kidman's pick has to be one of our very favourites.

Why? Because it fits everything, including a laptop, tablet, makeup bag, travel essentials like printed-out reservations (or is that just me now?), and your passport. The colour she chose is also a winner for its neutral appeal without being as expected as black or dark brown. The shade looks chic with jeans and a button-down but also a white skirt and sweater for a slightly more dressed-up look.

Convinced to finally ditch all your just-fine airport bags and invest in the real thing? Start scrolling. Unlike the Margaux, the N/S Park Tote isn't constantly sold out, so you can order one right this second. (But also, I did find two Margaux bags in stock, so shop those as well before they're gone.)

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Being a celebrity is undoubtedly a glamorous career, but it does not come without obstacles. Never has this been more apparent than in their airport style.

Rather than going incognito by wearing a comfortable outfit you’ll happily lounge at the gate in, the most prolific stars know that the arrivals terminal is a perfect opportunity to flaunt their personal style and court public interest. Given the fact that the rich and famous are always flying from lavish film festivals to prestigious galas and fashion weeks, they’ve perfected travelling with style down to an art, resulting in some of the most memorable off-duty offerings in their oeuvre.

Indeed, the best celebrity airport outfits of 2026 prove that on-the-go elegance doesn’t have to come at the expense of ease. On the contrary, the key to perfecting a chic look for take-off is to invest in heavy-duty basics that can take quite the beating. Because between the countless security checks, endless time spent waiting before departure and fluctuating temperature once you’re actually in the plane’s cabin, there are quite a lot of variables to factor into your ensemble.

Speaking to the founder of Los Angeles-based ready-to-wear brand Vir Vita, Nickie Tolouee, she explains that “airports sit in this in-between space, so people either completely let go or overcorrect their own style. The most compelling dressing happens in the middle; rooted in intention and entirely true to the person wearing it.”

However, there’s plenty to be gained by looking to these celebrity airport outfits for inspiration, and there are clearly a few cardinal rules that these celebrities follow when getting dressed for a long haul. For instance, the superbly dressed will always utilise a dependable pair of pants, be it trending stovepipe jeans that make them appear extra sleek or low-slung and loose trousers that give their silhouette a laissez-faire note to maximise both elegance and effortlessness.

In the same vein, sturdy outerwear that not only elevates a look, but also conceals any wrinkled t-shirts or slouchy knitwear that hides underneath. Accessories are essential, too. Whether it’s a minute detail like flashing-light-repellent sunglasses, wired headphones, functional flat shoes or a ludicrously capacious designer bag that serves as your carry-on, these styling fundamentals ensure that you’ll come across as thoughtful and intentional from the moment you clear passport control.

“Airports are this mix of chaos and anticipation, so there’s an aim to feel grounded but still considered in what I’m wearing,” adds Tolouee. “The goal is to be both polished and at ease. You should feel like yourself, yet just slightly more refined.”

Whether you have a mini city break in the making or are heading off on a tropical holiday, keep scrolling through for the best celebrity airport outfits that will ensure any trip you take is all the more cool.

The 7 Best Celebrity Airport Outfits of 2026

1. Margot Robbie

Style Notes: It would be remiss of us to complete this edit without commencing with Margot Robbie. As the not-with-a-bang-but-with-a-whimper end to her cinematic press tour for Wuthering Heights, the actress stripped out of her corsets and lace and went back to basics.

This monochromatic look comprised of pieces made on home soil in her native Australia, including a softly crisp top and tailored shorts from Sydney-based brand Beare Park. Cementing that the best airport outfits should be able to transcend the tarmac, this look spawned a thousand replicas and garnered a viral status for the way so many TikTok users sought to imitate it for other everyday settings.

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2. Jacob Elordi

Style Notes: Speaking of virality, it almost feels like every time Jacob Elordi boards a flight, we know we’re in for a good thing. From his James Dean Death Club caps, to his impressive collection of incredibly spacious luxury totes—Louis Vuitton Speedys! Bottega Veneta Andiamos!—and jeans so roomy they can hold a 600-plus-page paperback in their pockets, the Brisbane-born actor’s airport outfits are the definition of trendsetting.

However, in 2026, he really upped the ante, wearing a bubblegum pink intrecciato leather duffle bag from Bottega Veneta and a custom mustard-coloured corduroy jacket from Bode. The style is hand-painted with motifs relevant to Elordi’s own life, including an outline of Queensland, the state where he hails from, comedy and tragedy masks, the head of Frankenstein's monster from the original 1931 film and his golden retriever, Layla.

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3. Hailey Bieber

Style Notes: Touching down in Sydney as part of the global expansion of her beauty titan Rhode, Hailey Bieber brought a brighter outlook to the harbour city in a cropped trench coat from Magda Butrym and white cropped trousers from The Row. One of her most minimalistic looks yet, the model-turned-mogul showed that practicality and sophistication can go hand-in-hand, even after you’ve just touched down after taking a red eye.

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4. Nicole Kidman

Style Notes: The red carpet is certainly Nicole Kidman’s forte, but this airport outfit is certainly a scene stealer in her own right. In an homage to ‘90s airport dressing, the Oscar winner arrived for a flight wearing dark wash cuffed jeans, a new-season Chanel blazer and slim trainers. This look also came off the back of her arrival outfit earlier in the month, which consisted of a pair of high-waisted trousers, a cropped leather jacket and the French Maison’s Chanel 25 bag.

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5. Amal Clooney

Style Notes: Amal Clooney has adjusted to her life in the limelight exceptionally well, always turning out a look that is equal parts graceful and glamorous. Here, she was spotted at the Milan Malpensa Airport wearing a look that’s become her unofficial uniform. In bootcut jeans, an elongated blazer and a timeless top, this ensemble has all the trappings of a modern classic.

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6. Olivia Wilde

Style Notes: Actor-turned-director Olivia Wilde has always struck the perfect balance between feminine and masculine. For public appearances, she’s unafraid to dress with sensuality in body-conscious and highly vamp silhouettes from the likes of Saint Laurent.

For more private encounters, however, Wilde adjusts to a more androgynous sensibility that focuses on strong tailoring and slouchy cuts. Here, the latter is on display and perfectly executed, courtesy of a Toteme blazer, leopard-print coat and pinstripe shirt.

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7. Margot Robbie

Style Notes: A simple outfit can look so thought-out when seen on the right person. Here, Margot Robbie demonstrates this tenfold in an ensemble containing essentials you’d find in any well-edited wardrobe—a structured plain white t-shirt, relaxed jeans and a pair of slingbacks.

Sure, they’re instantly elevated when you consider the fact that they’re all new season pieces designed by Matthieu Blazy. (Save for the crisp top, which comes courtesy of new L.A.-based brand Saint Sirène.) Still, when you consider the perfect proportions and spotless finish, this is a look you’ll be desperate to recreate. A word of warning, save this one for shorter durations, as we can’t guarantee hours sitting in economy will have you walking off the plane as put-together as Margot.

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Hollywood is always a place of glitz and glamour, but never is a time when this is more apparent than during the annual Academy Awards. However, for the 2026 Oscars, it wasn’t chintzy sequins, naked dresses, or bold bombshell looks that paid homage to the Golden Age of cinema that dominated the red carpet—though all of those were present—but a slew of bridal white looks.

It’s a fitting move considering an industry that’s been dominated by matrimonial discourse over the past few weeks since Law Roach dropped that bombshell alluding to the fact Zendaya and Tom Holland might’ve tied the knot. For her part, the actress did not choose to honour her possible new nuptials by wearing a white gown as she did at Louis Vuitton’s autumn/winter 2026 collection presentation during Paris Fashion Week, though she did spend the weekend that just passed at Las Vegas’ Little White Wedding Chapel promoting her upcoming A24 dark romantic comedy, The Drama.

Of course, with so many iconic movie brides to reference—Mrs. Robinson in The Graduate! Sophie in Mamma Mia!—Juliet in Love Actually—it’s only fitting that this trope gets thrust into the spotlight on film’s night of nights. Leading the charge was none other than Emma Stone, who arrived in a bespoke Louis Vuitton gown. Featuring an open back, shimmering details, and severe capped sleeves that emulate the Empire era, the two-time Best Actress winner arrived at the Dolby Theatre to mark her seventh nomination at the ceremony.

Later in the evening, Gwyneth Paltrow, who recently made her comeback to the screen as a past-her-prime actress in Marty Supreme, made an appearance to add another entry in her canon of memorable red carpet looks. But rather than wearing a blushing pink taffeta Ralph Lauren number or burgundy velvet Tom-Ford-for-Gucci suit as she did in the ‘90s, she took a far more risqué route in an ivory silk Giorgio Armani Privé gown that featured an exaggerated slit up the side.

And whilst there were plenty of more bridal white looks and pseudo wedding dresses to take note of, including Nicole Kidman, Priyanka Chopra and Mia Goth, the most breathtaking was Elle Fanning in a custom Givenchy dress designed by Sarah Burton. The strapless gown was nothing short of ethereal, with a cloud of silk taffeta following the first-time nominee as she made her way into the Dolby Theatre.

Speaking to VOGUE, Fanning revealed that the dress also held sentimental value as it was embroidered with wisteria motifs that paid tribute to the flowers that clung to her childhood home in the American South. Continuing the botanical illusion, she paired the look with a wisteria necklace from Cartier that dates back to 1903.

Ethereal, elegant and looking of love, scroll through for the best bridal white looks that dominated the 2026 Oscars red carpet. (And the after party to boot!)

All the Bridal White Looks on the 2026 Oscars Red Carpet

If anyone in Hollywood exudes pure luxury and grace, it's Nicole Kidman. And no, I'm not hearing any arguments. The Australian actress has, for decades now, dressed (and acted) with understated glamour and sophistication at the forefront, whether she's at the Met Gala in a re-created Balenciaga gown from the 1950s or on set in a timeless piece of outerwear. (Her characters always have the chicest coats.) Knowing that, I wasn't the least bit surprised to find her walking the red carpet at an Omega event in Paris wearing this year's most elegant skirt trend. Oh, and did I mention it was held in her honour? No one does it like she does—period.

The event, called Her Time, held at Omega House on Monday during the 2024 Paris Games, was meant to bring women's style into the spotlight, according to a press release. As a longtime ambassador of Omega, the official timekeeper of the Olympics, Kidman was the guest of honour, attending alongside her daughter Sunday.

For the occasion, Kidman kept her look fairly simple, as she so often does, in a white short-sleeve cropped tee by Valentino and a matching A-line skirt. She balanced out the duo with white-and-red pumps by Charles & Keith and an exclusive rose-gold De Ville Prestige watch (casual).

Even with so much to ogle from her ensemble, I was the most smitten with her skirt and its subtle gold hardware, voluminous shape, and retro aesthetic. With the rest of the pieces, it manages to be both classic and modern, especially since similar styles have been regulars on the runways in recent seasons, specifically by brands like Bottega Veneta, Prada, and Dior. Slips, minis, and floor-sweeping maxis, beware. A-line midis are coming for you.

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What do Nicole Kidman and Halle Berry have in common? They both just wore a thigh-high slit on the Oscars red carpet. Coincidence? We think not.

Risqué thigh-high slits have been a trend this year on both the runway and the people. Fashion brands such as Alexander McQueen and ACNE Studios exemplified in their recent collections that they are backing this trend. Seeing it on a red carpet as elegant as that of the Oscars truly cemented it into our minds. If you're bored of switching between micro minis and denim maxis, try a leg slit for change.

While we're talking about trends, another one to note that's popping up everywhere is the 3D floral motif that we refer to as a rosette here at Who What Wear. After seeing Zendaya strut a red carpet in this trend at the SAG Awards, we were 100% sold, so seeing it on both Kidman and Berry is music to our ears. 

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On Halle Berry: Tamara Ralph dress

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It's all too easy and normal for anyone's skin to suddenly seem seriously dull. Of course, during the winter months yours might look a little under par and feel tight, dry and sore. But that doesn't mean the warmer months are a breeze, because if there’s one thing that the beauty world is certain of, a change in the weather is rarely good news for your complexion. And don’t I know it. Despite the fact the summer months have my skin radiating an out-of-this-world glow, as soon as there's a slight shift in temperature (and that happens all too often for my liking) I'll be found sporting a drab, lacklustre and seriously distressed face.

As I emptied out the contents of my makeup bag in the search for any kind of illuminating product to pour over my face/bathe in, I couldn’t help but wonder if my skin would ever get its glow back. Sure, I could slather my cheekbones in my favourite Lumene Invisible Illumination Instant Illuminizer (£25) to create a believable faux radiance, but deep down I knew that my skin was suffering. But that was then, before I discovered the multitasking wonder balm that the celebs swear by to keep glowing throughout the seasons.

That’s right—there’s one product, in particular, that some of the most glowing celebrities can’t get enough of. From Beyoncé to Charlize Theron and even the makeup artist behind Meghan Markle’s wedding day beauty look, the Eucerin Aquaphor Soothing Skin Balm (£9) is a skincare favourite amongst the A-list, and for good reason.

No, you might not immediately associate a cheap skin balm with Hollywood royalty, but it turns out this super-affordable product works wonders at giving skin a lit-from-within radiance. Originally formulated to provide a protective barrier over dry, cracked skin, more recently, the super hydrating balm, which contains hydrating glycerine and repairing panthenol, has been repurposed for a number of beauty tasks. Whether you’ve got dry hands, eczema or you simply want to get your glow back, this little tube might just hold the answer.

Keep scrolling to see all of the different ways that some of the biggest celebs out there are using it.

Celebrities Who Love Aquaphor

1. Beyoncé

You might expect Beyoncé’s favourite skincare products to cost a pretty penny, but luckily, it’s not all gold serums and diamond-infused face creams. In an interview with Elle, the singer admitted that she slathers her face with Aquaphor every evening. She even said, "I go to bed looking totally greasy.”

2. Meghan Markle

On her wedding day, Meghan enlisted the help of makeup artist Daniel Martin to execute her beauty look. An unlikely hero, Daniel revealed in an interview with E! Online that Aquaphor played an important role in giving Meghan her big day glow. He revealed: "Before highlighters, you would do highlighting with Aquaphor. Aquaphor will give you that same texture, especially in a photo [when applied] on the high points of the face."

3. Charlize Theron

Talking to InStyle, Charlize Theron admitted that she uses Aquaphor on the whole family, saying, "The doctor recommended this for Jackson. When I started using it on him, I realised it’s one of the best hand creams ever. Great on lips too.”

4. Lucy Liu

Talking to The Strategist, Lucy Liu revealed that Aquaphor is one of her can’t-live-without products. "I call it Aqua-for-everything. You can put some on your face during the winter or on your chapped lips at any time. It’s nice for a baby’s bottom if you’re a parent or on cuts and bruises to help heal. For glam, we use it in the makeup bag to help moisturise,” she said.

5. Nicole Kidman

While Nicole Kidman does rely on some seriously luxurious brands to keep her skin in check, that’s not to say she doesn’t appreciate a bargain too. Talking to Allure, she revealed, "La Mer Crème is my go-to, but I also love Aquaphor. It costs nothing and it’s amazing for dry skin, which I have. I put it on my face and it’s very, very good.”

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This story was originally published at an earlier time and has since been updated.

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We often turn to women over the age of 40 for top-notch style advice. Yes, age is just a number (and you should always wear whatever you want), but it’s women in this bracket that are often considered sartorial experts, as they've been able to really hone in on their personal style over the years. And given their expert status, they’ve more or less developed a wardrobe of timeless essentials as a result. While we recently highlighted the going-out basics this set swears by, we thought we’d shift the focus next to the shoe staples women over 40 can’t live without.

Because we look to celebrities in general for shopping inspo, it seemed appropriate to showcase the footwear A-listers like Jennifer Lopez, Victoria Beckham and Katie Holmes love. With all that in mind, keep scrolling to check out the seven basic shoes some of the chicest women out there never forget to buy—and shop the coolest selects in each category as well.

It’s impossible to think about a flawless shoe wardrobe without the ideal pair of black pumps. As one of the most elegant and versatile footwear picks out there, these beauties look as sophisticated with jeans on the weekend as they do with dresses for work.

As just about every fashion girl and celeb (including Ross) agrees, knee-high boots add a polished and fashion-forward spin to a look. Try your pair with skirts, dresses, jeans or trousers.

You simply can’t go wrong with the perfect pair of black boots. They’re timeless, chic and work with a range of ensembles.

When it comes to the standard sneaker choice among this fashionable set, classic white trainers reign supreme. They can legit go with anything—from a dress-and-jacket situation to a look like this with leggings and a crew-neck.

While colourful heels might not seem like basic footwear, solid-coloured iterations have really become staples in many wardrobes, as they have the ability to add a playful, dressed-up feeling to formal outfits.

A pair of flat motorcycle boots not only are comfortable for a day of running around but also have the ability to instantly add interest to any outfit. Try them with an all-black look like Aniston is showcasing here.

Sure, classic pumps and stilettos will always be shoe-closet heroes, but chunkier Mary Janes—similar to these stunners on SJP—will elevate any look.

Next up, check out the biggestautumn/winter 2019 trends you need to know. 

This piece originally appeared on Who What Wear US.