It's officially November, which means party season is mere moments away. So, if you're planning on seeing out the festivities in some of your best looks yet, now's a good time to start considering the silhouettes, textures and colourways you want to be stepping out in. Clearly, the celebrity style set are already thinking ahead. At last night's CFDA Fashion Awards, I spotted a handful of the best-dressed guests championing a partywear trend that I'm already certain the most on-trend dressers will be living in this season: gold.

Swanning down the red carpet, Anthony Vaccarello's Saint Laurent girls skipped ubiquitous LBDs in favour of gold metallic dresses and matching two-pieces.

Stepping out for the evening, Hailey Bieber was among the first to put me onto the trend, styling a gold jacquard two-piece from the collection. Fur-cuff detailing trimmed the sleeves of her top, while the coordinating knee-length pencil skirt kept the look polished and streamlined. Finished with gold strappy sandals, Hailey tapped into the wider ornate fashion trend in one of the chicest ways I've seen.

Joining her in Vaccarello's gilded vision, Zoë Kravitz emerged in a luminous two-piece crafted in a luminous shade of gold. This time, a high-shine finish and crocodile-inspired texture across the top gave the layered ensemble a more futuristic feel. Worn with pointed-toe heels in a matching metallic finish, Zoë's look was almost statuesque in its shine, instilling drama and glamour like a LBD never could.

Having seen gold take centre stage on the runway, and now the red carpet, I'm certain this luminous shade will be giving the LBD a run for its money this party season. If you're looking for a sure-fire way to look both polished and on-trend without trying too hard, read on to shop the gold dresses and two-pieces inspired by Hailey and Zoë's looks below.

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You'd be forgiven for entering the winter months with a wardrobe made up almost exclusively of navy, chocolate brown and the occasional splash of burgundy. After all, these are the exact shades we've been told work best for crafting a cold-weather-ready rotation. This time around, however, I'm making a case for adding another colour to the mix.

Stepping out in New York, I spotted Zoë Kravitz wearing the chicest raspberry knit, complete with a matching scarf. Paired with black trousers, trainers and a coat, the vibrant shade brought a welcome burst of energy to her outfit while feeling entirely at home against an otherwise dark palette.

More vibrant than chocolate brown, navy or even burgundy, raspberry offers a refreshing alternative to the deeper tones we tend to gravitate towards throughout winter. Rich enough to complement our cold-weather wardrobes, it injects colour without feeling out of place.

Whilst Zoë's raspberry knit and scarf made the perfect finishing touch to her all-black look, this shade would work just as well alongside other winter staples, particularly chocolate brown and slate grey, breathing new life into the pieces you already own, without straying too far from the season's signature palette.

An under-the-radar colour trend that's well worth getting to know, read on to shop my edit of the chicest pieces in the shade.

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It’s at this part of the year that we turn our attention towards party season. The weather is cooling, the nights are getting longer, and whilst the invites might only be trickling in, it’s an opportune moment to start percolating on what to wear. As tradition suggests, the festive period is one where sumptuous textures are not only encouraged, but almost made compulsory.

However, between the velvet ballet slippers and silk trousers vying for our attention, the satin bag trend has discreetly emerged as the party bag du jour for elegant dressing, and I'm sure it'll become a near-staple over the festive season.

It’s a bold claim to make only a few weeks into autumn, though one that will duly prove correct by the time your first soirée rolls around. Still, you only need to consider the plethora of sightings the satin bag trend has already had, let alone contemplating the array of covetable styles on offer, to understand why it’s being asserted at all. For the uninitiated, the modern reboot of the satin bag trend actually kicked off over a year ago at Prada’s spring/summer 2026 show.

Presented during Milan Fashion Week, the collection was punctuated with high-shine pouches rendered in candy-coloured satin fabrics that immediately became one of the defining accessories. In part, this was due to its nonchalance. Without any formal straps or pretences, especially when clutched in a model’s viper grip, it almost signalled that the wearer was too cool to lug around a cumbersome tote. After all, isn’t wandering around with little care and, in turn, very few belongings, the ultimate form of luxury?

Then, in New York, two prolific members of the celebrity style set proved that in quick succession. The first came from Kendall Jenner, who, when visiting the pop-up store for Korean skincare brand Anua, carried around a teensy, ochre-coloured Cecily satin bag from The Row. The next month, Zoë Kravitz was pictured outside of her Brooklyn brownstone ahead of attending Taylor Swift’s wedding at Madison Square Garden. For the occasion, she paired a vintage Balenciaga midi dress (which dates back to 1965) with the same The Row bag, albeit the black satin version.

That’s not even including the instance last summer when Hailey Bieber stepped out in Manhattan with the very same Cecily style on two separate occasions.

Whether rendered with a soft drawstring or in minuscule proportions, the satin bag trend brings an everyday elegance to dressing that few other styles can rival. And after being co-opted by discerning tastemakers, it’s only a matter of time before this trend becomes a ubiquitous staple.

Still, during a time when cocktail parties and evenings out are a common occurrence, the satin bag trend serves as the ultimate discerning plus one. It is never brash, always classy and an entirely chic way to embrace ornament dressing without feeling like a walking bauble. So, without further ado, scroll through to shop the satin bag trend.

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As soon as the temperature drops and the light, long evenings of summer start to fade into distant memory, one shoe brand comes to mind: Ugg boots. Slipping your feet into toe-warming shearling and strokably soft suede is the fashion equivalent of going into hibernation, and over the past few years, Uggs have shed their scruffy connotations and cemented their status as the cold-weather shoe of choice for It girls and fashion people alike.

Whether the classic midis favoured by Kendall Jenner and Jennifer Lawrence or the easy slip-on clog-type styles, these cosy-meets-cool shoes have always made leaving the house in freezing temperatures much more manageable. However, whether they could ever look chic has been debated for some time. That is until today, when Zoë Kravitz silenced the naysayers by pairing her Tasman II Slippers with flowy, ankle-skimming trousers in matching black.

Strolling the streets of New York arm in arm with Riley Keough on the set of the upcoming movie Die Alive, Zoë made a pretty convincing case for the Ugg-boot outfit. Wearing a loose white jersey jumper, almost-barrel-leg trousers and black low-rise UGG boots (finished with the perfect pop of colour in the form of a vivid purple scarf), the trouser-and-boot pairing immediately caught my eye.

By colour-blocking from the hips down and matching her trousers to her boots, the whole ensemble feels sleeker and more intentional, which is why it's a styling hack I'd happily recommend for petite dressers. Matching your trousers to your boots helps visually elongate the leg and neatly balance your proportions.

So, with cooler days on the horizon, this pairing feels like a fail-safe way to make your Uggs look more put-together this winter. Read on to shop the styles I recommend.

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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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As we move further into May and the promise of summer starts to feel a little more real, I’ve been paying attention to the shoe trends the celebrity style set are gravitating towards first. Whilst sleek kitten heels and minimalist flip-flops are already proving popular amongst fashion people, I'm seeing them out a little less often than I might have imagined. Instead, chunkier clogs keep cropping up on some of the chicest celebrities right now.

The trend landed on my radar when I spotted Emily Ratajkowski stepping out this week in a pair of light beige clogs, styled with a knee-grazing pencil skirt. Worn with one of the season’s biggest skirt trends, the casual shoe choice gave her outfit an effortless ease. Adding a slim leather jacket and keeping accessories to a minimum, the shoes contributed an easy, undone energy.

Then there was Zoë Kravitz, who was also spotted in the same slipper-adjacent silhouette this week. Leaning into her signature understated aesthetic, she paired hers with sweeping black trousers and a long black trench coat.

Less precious than ballet flats, but smarter than trainers, clogs sit in that sweet spot, retaining an easy-going quality that works for everyday styling. And whilst they might once have been dismissed as a little ‘ugly’, they're primed to become one of this season's favourites.

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Zoë Kravitz has been out and about in NYC for the past few weeks, showing off her spring-to-summer transitional outfits complete with a not-so-low-key addition—a sizable oval diamond set low into a slim yellow-gold band on her ring finger. Kravitz has been signaling that singer Harry Styles may now be her fiancé; however, neither has confirmed.

Regardless of the relationship status, one fact is undeniable: Kravitz has officially returned to the Met Gala. Her arrival for the 2026 Met Gala marks the end of a notable absence, as she had not attended the annual event since 2021. This year, her attendance was not merely as a guest. Kravitz is in a far more central role, serving as a cochair of the Gala Host Committee, where members include Sabrina Carpenter, Chase Sui Wonders, Doja Cat, Teyana Taylor, and more, alongside Saint Laurent's creative director, Anthony Vaccarello.

To no one's surprise, for fashion's biggest night, Kravitz chose a Saint Laurent dress, finished with jewelry by Jessica McCormack. However, it's not just any Saint Laurent dress; it's one inspired by Look 37 from the brand's F/W 26 collection. The dress is a gorgeous black lace gown with a scoop-neck design and a fitted silhouette that sits close to the body throughout the arms and midriff, then extends into a structured skirt that accentuates the shape of the hips. The dress also features pockets, one of which Kravitz chose to utilize to tuck her left hand inside to conceal her ring finger.

Most notably, the lace on the dress is dense and graphic, creating a semi-see-through effect that reveals Kravitz's silhouette without showing too much. It's what we're calling the 2026 take on the naked dress trend, which we've seen throughout Met Gala history because it's more tasteful and polished than the naked dresses that stars have worn in the past.

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Just days after proving that a blushing bride-to-be need not plunge headfirst into an off-duty uniform of plush whites and silky ivory, Zoë Kravitz has once again proved to be the ultimate cool girl when it comes to showing off her new fiancée wardrobe.

Ask anyone who has just been proposed to, and they’ll tell you the instant excitement to start building out an arsenal of sheer cream skirts and delicate vanilla-coloured flats to convey their new relationship status.

But the polar opposite seemed to be true for Kravitz, with her latest outing proving that receiving a jaw-droppingly beautiful engagement ring does not need to change your personal style. And when your closet already consists of opulent basics from The Row, slinky slip dresses from Saint Laurent and one-of-a-kind, demi-couture coats from Conner Ives, why would you bother deviating from this?

As the patron saint of insouciant sophistication and effortless elegance, Kravitz doubled down on these characteristics for a stroll through Manhattan. In her second public outing since confirming her engagement to her musician boyfriend, Harry Styles, the actor braved the brisk New York weather and rugged up in a Penny Lane-esque fur-trimmed suede coat, the Olsen Twins’ beloved slip-on Canal loafers and, as the pièce de résistance, a pair of on-trend balloon trousers.

On the latter, once a staple of ‘60s sitcoms and ‘80s hip-hop halls, this billowing trend has come to be one of the most in-demand trouser styles of 2026 so far. Given this endorsement from Kravitz, it should come as no surprise that the silhouette will only further gain traction as we creep closer to summer.

Of course, given that balloon trousers first reemerged from the annals of dated fashion trends on Alaïa's spring/summer 2025 runway, there's enough credence to declare this as the transitional trouser trend du jour.

For sun-kissed days spent outdoors, we want our pants to be loose, poised and polished, and this is what this anti-jeans trend delivers in spades. Better still, it’s proving to be a go-to for It girls, with Iris Law recently wearing the style during a run to a Los Angeles farmer’s market.

In keeping with her West Coast surroundings, the model styled her heather grey pair with a terracotta coloured tank top and burgundy satin ballet flats from Miu Miu. She completed the look with a Chanel 22 bag in a chartreuse shade.

Like catnip for cool girls, these breezy trousers serve as the ultimate substitute for basic leggings and comfortable track pants, all while maintaining the intrigue and shape that a pair of wide-leg trousers or barrel-leg jeans contain. Preferable for petites, perfect for transeasonal weather and oh-so laissez-faire, uncover the best balloon trousers to shop, below.

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With Zoë Kravitz's latest outing, a new engagement ring trend has officially bloomed. Moving beyond the era where colourful jewels and particularly delicate styles adorned every cool-girl's hands, I've noticed that suddenly all the best dressers are committing to this arguably chicer style.

Spotted on a walk this week, Zoë’s casual outfit was complete with a not-so low-key addition. Debuing a sizeable oval diamond, set low into a slim yellow gold band, Zoë languidly signalled that vows with Harry Styles are offically due to be exchanged.

Speaking to a wider shift in jewellery trends, Madeleine Sangster, Creative Director of Heavenly London, noted that "Zoë’s ring feels like a real shift away from the ultra-delicate styles we’ve been seeing for years. It’s confident without being overly flashy, and that balance is exactly where I see modern engagement rings going.” Not dissimilar to the elegant style debuted by Zendaya not long ago, expect to see this elegant ring top many a fashion girl's jewellery stack soon.

With its subtle vintage feel and clean, unfussy lines, this emerging trend is polished, easy and crucially timeless. Whether nuptials are on your horizon or not, read on to discover the best engagement rings below.

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On the first Monday in May, the upper echelons of the fashion industry gather on the Upper East Side for the most opulent display of style, taste and creative excellence; more commonly known as the Met Gala.

For the uninitiated, the annual charity ball has been hosted for three-quarters of a century and raises funds for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute. With an exclusive guest list that gathers aristocrats, designers, actors, musicians, athletes, business tycoons and titans in their respective industries, the show-stopping night has come to be known as the crème de la crème of the sartorial calendar.

The actual proceedings of the event are an enigma thanks to a strict no-phones policy—save for star-studded selfies captured in the ladies’ room—making it also one of the most secretive events across the East Coast.

But of course, the real standout of the evening is the array of looks that grace the red carpet. Serving as a proverbial runway, the granite front steps are elevated beyond disbelief, serving both a literal and figurative platform for the haute couture creations that exceed all expectations.

From Gigi Hadid’s bespoke Thom Browne gown that made history for taking over 13,500 hours to construct to Dua Lipa wearing a completely beguiling 100-carat Tiffany & Co. necklace that was reportedly worth over $100 million USD, these ensembles aren’t for the faint of heart.

And with the annual Met Gala just around the corner, we felt it pertinent to revisit the best Met Gala dresses of all time. Blood racing, heart pumping, jaw-dropping and gasp-inducing, consider this the ultimate guide to the most memorable looks of all time.

The 13 Best Met Gala Dresses of All Time

1. Rihanna

Style Notes: With the theme as expansive and loaded with historical connotations as “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination,” it was only fitting that Rihanna take not only the most subversive route, but also the most straightforward.

Quite literally taking the fashion set to church, the multi-hyphenate musician and makeup mogul opted for a custom silver Maison Margiela cape-and-dress concoction designed by John Galliano. The pièce de résistance, however, was her homage to papal regalia in the form of her Stephen Jones headpiece. Hers is one conclave we’d gladly join.

2. Princess Diana

Style Notes: Six months after Princess Diana enshrined her fashion legacy by turning up to the Serpentine Gallery Summer Party wearing the inimitable revenge dress designed by Christina Stambolian, the late Lady Spencer made a discreet public outing to deliver another iconic ensemble for the ages.

Blending in with the Manhattan evening, she arrived at the soiree in an understated midnight blue slip dress designed by John Galliano for Christian Dior. (Just one of the British enfant terrible’s many features on this list.) Her one and only appearance at the event eventually came to define her sartorial shift following her separation from King Charles III; elegant, unburdened and an expression of her true sense of self.

3. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen

Style Notes: without an appearance from the perennially mysterious Olsen Twins. Mary Kate and Ashley have been fixtures at the soirée since they were 18 years old, making the event a true home-away-from-home for the secretive duo. However, it was at the 2017 iteration, which was themed “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons”, where The Row designers made their biggest impact.

Returning to their bohemian roots, the duo arrived in truly antique lace slip dresses that were reportedly over a century old. Dripping in pendant necklaces, fur-trimmed jackets and chunky accessories, the looks also honoured the Japanese designer’s autumn/winter 2005 collection “Broken Brides”, which was a subtle full-circle moment, given it also acknowledged the year they first started attending.

4. Zendaya

Style Notes: You can rest assured that whenever Zendaya has confirmed her RSVP, a sartorial feast is guaranteed. As one of the pioneers of method dressing, the 29-year-old takes her job as a guest incredibly seriously. However, when it came to her co-chairing the event in 2024, she exceeded all expectations.

Not only did she both open and close the red carpet with two separate but incredibly visionary looks, she delivered the most hauntingly beautiful interpretation of the theme “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion”. With the dress code being "The Garden of Time," which was inspired by J.G. Ballard's 1962 short story exploring themes of beauty, decay, and the fleeting nature of time, she wore a custom gown by John Galliano for Maison Margiela that embodied the ephemeral and elegant source material. Quite euphoric.

5. Kate Moss

Style Notes: Another iconic co-chair came in the form of Kate Moss. Attending the 2009 iteration, which adhered to the theme “The Model as Muse”, she proved the power that supermodels wield as the ultimate shapeshifter. A true incarnation of Marc Jacobs' vision for the evening, she ditched her Camden-core leather jackets, skinny jeans and knee-high boots for a gold lame mini dress and matching Elizabeth Taylor-inspired turban.

6. Zoë Kravtiz

Style Notes: One of the symbols for Anthony Vaccarello’s sensually sophisticated visions for Saint Laurent, Zoë Kravitz was truly firing on all cylinders when she arrived at the 2021 Met Gala. Dressing to the theme “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion”, the actor-turned-director’s phenomenally risqué wore what could only be described as a netted dress made from dazzling crystals that made the shape of itty-bitty YSL monograms. Because who needs a slip dress when you’re dripping in diamantes?

7. Lady Gaga

Style Notes: Why have one look when you can have four? That was the thesis question that Lady Gaga designed her 2019 Met Gala ensemble around, landing on a captivating Brandon Maxwell look that was part performance art, part moving installation and completely camp.

Beginning with a magenta overcoat that featured an elongated train and accompanied by five dancers, she later slipped into a gown before changing into a Madonna-esque column dress, before closing out her epic entrance in a sequin-encrusted black bralette, panties, fishnet tights and platform booties.

8. Lily-Rose Depp

Style Notes: As someone who was appointed as one of Karl Lagerfeld’s “choupettes” as a teenager, it should come as no surprise that Lily-Rose Depp has almost unlimited access to Chanel’s archives for her public appearances.

At the 2019 Met Gala, The Idol star embraced the French maison’s most vampy silhouettes in a little black dress adorned with gold chains and gilded camellias. The piece was also first worn by Christy Turlington on the luxuriate’s spring/summer 1992 runway and later featured on Penelope Cruz in Pedro Almodóvar’s 2009 romantic thriller Broken Embraces.

9. Naomi Campbell

Style Notes: From walking the runway alongside her fellow “supers” to George Michael’s “Freedom” for Versace’s autumn/winter 1991 show to wearing the Italian designer’s iconic chainmail butterfly dress to an event alongside Kate Moss in 1999, Naomi Campbell has had no shortage of iconic Versace moments in her lifetime. Of course, the most sentimental moment came when she attended the 1995 Met Gala—the first hosted by Anna Wintour—alongside the brand’s founder, Gianni.

10. Tyla

Style Notes: It’s quite a feat to make the Met Gala best dressed list on your first time attending. But that’s exactly what South African pop sensation Tyla did for the 2024 event. In the spirit of surrealism and trompe l'oeil, the singer arrived in a Balmain dress that evoked the sands of time.

The gown was a custom fit to her figure and ended up being so tight that she needed to be carried up the steps by a security guard. Made from a plaster moulding that combined mica and mirror powder, the look was a true standout and firmly established her place in fashion’s elite circles.

11. Kendall Jenner

Style Notes: Though she might be known for her signature stealth wealth way of dressing, Kendall Jenner delivered her most high-octane look when attending the 2019 Met Gala in custom Versace. Wearing Marty Supreme orange and a feathered gown that left a trail of plumage, the look has become incredibly iconic over the years for the way the showgirl-esque silhouette completely transformed the model turned tequila maven. Later that year, for her Halloween-themed birthday party, the waiters were dressed up in this exact costume, proving just how camp the look actually was.

12. Kim Kardashian

Style Notes: Of course, it wouldn’t be a guide to the most iconic Met Gala dresses if it didn’t include this Kim Kardashian look on the list. Love it or hate it, this infamous Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy design helped segue the reality star and aspiring lawyer into a new stratosphere of fame.

Whilst many were vicious in their lamenting over her attendance at the event in the first place, the majority were brutal in tearing down the dress itself. Earning comparisons to Robin Williams in Mrs Doubtfire and even the couches owned by grandmothers, it's safe to say that Skims founder herself had the last laugh, given how iconic this look has become in its own right.

13. Anne Hathaway

Style Notes: Bearing resemblance to both an Oscar statuette and Star Wars character C3PO, Anne Hathaway’s Ralph Lauren dress from the 2015 Met Gala just proves how ahead of the fashion curve she is. This is a fact we might all recognise now, but it wasn’t the case over a decade ago. But as her fictional grandmother in The Princess Diaries, played by the incredibly Dame Julie Andrews, said, a queen is never late, everyone else is simply early.

What Is The Theme of the 2026 Met Gala?

As announced by VOGUE, the theme of the 2026 Met Gala is "Costume Art". As always, the theme is derived from the Costume Institute's spring exhibition. According to the centre's head curator, Andrew Bolton, the theme addresses “the centrality of the dressed body in the museum’s vast collection".

The museum reports that the exhibition will "pair garments with artworks to reveal the inherent relationship between clothing and the body". It continues, "from the formal to the conceptual, the aesthetic to the political, the individual to the universal, the illustrative to the symbolic, and the playful to the profound, these pairings are organised into a series of thematic body types that reflect their pervasiveness and endurance through time and cultures."

The exhibition is sponsored by tech billionaire Jeff Bezos and his wife, Lauren Sanchez Bezos, Saint Laurent and Condé Nast.

What is the Dress Code for the 2026 Met Gala?

Accompanying the theme, guests are invited to adhere to a compulsory dress code that further elucidates the crux of the exhibition. Keeping things incredibly simple for the 2026 event, the dress code is "Fashion is Art". This can be translated however the guest sees fit and can run the gamut from gowns that literally transpose famous works onto fabric to dresses that embrace the Métiers d'Art (or arts and crafts) that underscores any ensemble.

When is the 2026 Met Gala?

Like clockwork, the 2026 Met Gala is set for Monday, May 4, 2026. As the event is held in New York City, those of us here in the United Kingdom should expect to see looks from the red carpet begin to trickle in during the early hours of Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Gird your loins!

This is coming from someone who wears jeans at least five times a week, but I think I’ve finally found a trouser pairing that rivals denim’s chicness. Courtesy of the ever-stylish Zoë Kravitz, the actor just stepped out in New York wearing a cool-girl shoe-and-trouser combination I’ll be recreating myself this week.

Skipping the stovepipe jeans that so many in her industry are backing right now, Zoë instead leaned into an even more timeless alt. She chose a pair of sleek black tailored trousers, cut with a subtle bootcut silhouette that gave the outfit a refined, elongating finish. Picking the perfect pairing, the actor styled a shoe that easily balanced the gentle flare of her trousers. Rather than opting for ballet flats—which would have been lost beneath the hem—or slim trainers that might have diluted the elegance, Zoë chose a structured pair of boots with a sharp square-toe finish.

Keeping the look poised and polished, the square-toe boots added dimension to her tailored trousers without disrupting their streamlined feel. Building on the refined base, Zoë layered a crisp white cotton shirt into the mix, which, when styled with the sleek trousers, created an outfit that felt pulled-together, intentional, and perfectly suited to the workweek.

For a lightweight outer layer, she shrugged on a classic beige trench coat and accessorised with an equally timeless black leather handbag. Meanwhile, her oversized sunglasses nodded to the emerging accessory trends gaining traction this season, lending the look a distinctly 2026 feel.

Elegant yet pared-back, Zoë’s anti-jeans outfit delivers sleek spring styling inspiration in droves. If you’re as convinced as I am, keep scrolling to discover and shop the chicest bootcut trousers and square-toe boots below.

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Every time Zoë Kravitz steps out—whether it be strolling arm-in-arm with Harry Styles through the streets of Rome whilst wearing matching The Row, or taking her role of Saint Laurent ambassador seriously by embodying its Parisian sensibility brand on the red carpet—I’m always confronted with the same thought: that this is the best she's ever looked.

That is, inevitably, until the next time she makes a public appearance, and I come to the realisation that no matter the occasion, she always outperforms herself in the fashion stakes. Yet, despite it only being a few weeks into 2026, I’d argue that the 37-year-old has already delivered her most memorable look of the year in the form of the peachy lace-trim satin minidress she wore to a Golden Globes afterparty.

After wearing a floor-grazing iteration of the same silhouette to the ceremony, the actor-turned-director changed into a mini version that featured ivory accents and contrasting seafoam-green straps. I keep finding my mind wandering back to the shorter version for its simplicity and sophistication.

So, when I stumbled upon a near-identical—yet considerably more affordable—version from British independent label If Only If, you can only imagine how quickly I bought one myself.

Boasting the same romantic qualities as the Anthony Vaccarello-designed style, the London-based retailer’s Elizabeth Dress, which derives its name from the iconic Hollywood bombshell Elizabeth Taylor, features sweet, airy straps and a thigh-grazing length, and is made from glossy silk-satin. Better still, the slip dress retails for a fraction of the price, with this style on sale for £175 compared to the original’s £3370 price tag. And it looks like I’m not the only one who has been lured by this chic slip.

Despite only launching last week as part of the brand’s Valentine’s Day collection, influencer Lucy Williams has already flaunted the find on her Instagram account. If Only If’s owner and creative director, Emily Campbell, explains that the dress's appeal comes down to the fact that the silhouette is "timeless and feminine—two things that will never go out of style."

Proving this point even further is perennial It girl Alexa Chung, who recently wore a chartreuse-and-lemon-coloured lace-trim slip from emerging British brand, Debute. Whilst these kinds of cuts are synonymous with ‘90s minimalism, the way the slips are being styled makes them fitting for the sort of "sleazy elegance" we’re already seeing emerge this year through trends like the 2010s accessories craze and the return of the fur-trimmed jacket.

As a bonus, the lace-trim slip dress is a style that complements these pieces perfectly, with Campbell also noting that slips are traditionally "girlish", "so adding some more masculine references creates a really modern balance." Polished and poised, it’s the exact attitude I want to emulate this spring (I'm investing in gorgeous lingerie like French-founded, Los Angeles-based Le Boudoir to pair it with), so I'll be moving into the season with lightness, effortless elegance and a swishy mini cloaking my body. I only hope I do Zoë justice.

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I’ve worked in fashion for nearly a decade now, so I’m well acquainted with the ebb and flow of trends, and I honestly believed that there was very little that could truly shock me anymore, but I was mistaken. No, I wasn't taken aback by an impractical runway look or a long-forgotten silhouette—instead, it’s a divisive colour trend that's completely caught me off guard.

Proof to always leave room for the odd surprise, this week, Jennifer Lawrence and Zoë Kravitz signalled a shift away from the ubiquitous red accessory, opting instead for something far more surprising: purple scarves.

Zoë Kravitz styled hers slung around her neck, layered over a dark khaki trench coat, whilst Jennifer Lawrence followed suit, weaving the same rich purple tone into her off-duty ensemble—pairing it with a puffer jacket, grey wide-leg trousers and Uggs.

Long dismissed as fashion’s least-loved colour, purple has historically been one many steer clear of. Perhaps it’s the weight of its associations: royal purple school uniforms endured throughout childhood, the unmistakable Cadbury’s branding, or its enduring links to Queen Elizabeth II. Whatever the reason, it’s a hue that has rarely felt fresh.

But if these celebrity sightings are anything to go by, purple may well be on the cusp of becoming the season’s most unlikely breakout shade. And if your interest is piqued as much as mine, read on to discover and shop the best purple scarves to recreate Zoë and Jennifer’s looks below.

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When the history books record the events of 2025, there will undoubtedly be a great deal to chronicle. But when it comes to the fashion of the time, it’s safe to say that no one did it better this year than the array of best-dressed celebrity couples of 2025. This year, unlike any other that has come before it, has been a watershed moment for the stars who remain true to the adage that dressing together means you stay together.

Hollywood is certainly no stranger to pairings who prop one another up via stunt dressing (Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake’s matching denim outfits at the 2001 American Music Awards), bold sartorial swings (Pamela Anderson’s pink fluffy hat and Tommy Lee’s Burberry trench coat at the 1999 VMAs) or entirely harmonious ensembles (Zendaya and Tom Holland’s twinning burgundy looks for an evening out in NYC in 2024).

Yet, in 2025, it appears that couples dressing in all its forms has never been more popular. It’s not just a case of copying exactly what your partner was wearing, despite there being a lot of that over the last twelve months, or stepping out in something so polar opposite to your significant other that you stoke ire. No, instead, 2025 was a year where couples honed their public image through the garments they wore.

As always, there are couples who did this well, and couples where this attempt to cement themselves in the mainstream through clothing certainly slightly backfired. Ultimately, what was gleaned this year is that couples dressing isn’t just about making us covet the person they’re with. Instead, it’s about coveting the wardrobes they share. So, without further ado, uncover the 11 best-dressed celebrity couples for 2025 ahead.

The 11 Best-Dressed Celebrity Couples of 2025

1. Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet

Style Notes: At the tail end of 2025, Timothée Chalamet delivered the most romantic public display of affection for Kylie Jenner: Dedicating a verse to her on his remix of Liverpool-based rapper EsDeeKid’s single “4 Raws”. This cultural moment came on the heels of a mammoth press tour in the lead-up to the release of A24’s Marty Supreme, a new kind of sports drama that sees the Academy Award-nominee lead Josh Safdie’s first solo film as a director as a fictionalised version of New York table tennis champion Martin Reisman. Part of the promotional run saw Chalamet and Jenner take couple dressing to new heights by showing up to the movie’s Los Angeles premiere in matching ping pong ball tangerine-coloured sets from Chrome Hearts. Giving Hermes orange a run for its money, the outing not only marked a major step in the couple’s relationship, but also an incredible entry in the annals of pop culture. The couple began the year with a slew of red carpet appearances at Hollywood’s biggest events, including the Oscars and Golden Globes, so, ending it with an excursion so dramatic as this only feels right.

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2. Zoë Kravitz and Harry Styles

Style Notes: Despite only being together for a few months, Zoë Kravitz and Harry Styles have made their romance more akin to a jet-setting spectacular than anything else. Whilst the best-dressed celebrity couples would traditionally utilise the step-and-repeat to display their complementary style, Kravitz and Styles have gone the opposite route, opting for more quotidian and quieter showcases that position themselves as the most relatable stars yet; regular, familiar and domestic. From the concrete avenues of New York to the cobblestone streets of Rome and the gateways of Berlin, the actress and the singer have provided nothing short of a masterclass in a shared wardrobe along every stop of their international affair. Of course, when your closets both heavily feature pieces from luxuriates like The Row, sharing is certainly always caring.

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3. Rihanna and A$AP Rocky

Style Notes: Six years, three children, and one nuptials-themed music video later, A$AP Rocky and Rihanna are stronger than ever. On a romantic level, this is certainly true, but when it comes to the couple’s sartorial liaisons, it could not be more fitting. The couple began by presenting their approach to trail style with impeccable tailoring and matching suits before taking things to the red carpet for the ultimate bad girl’s return to the screens with Smurfs. She might’ve been lending her voice to a children’s film, but she didn’t let her little blue persona stop her from wearing masterpieces from Chanel, Saint Laurent, Alaia and more. (The Fenty Beauty founder also dressed her sons in miniature versions of Jonathan Anderson’s debut menswear collection for Dior for the occasion.) Later, she welcomed the couple’s daughter, Irish Rocky Meyers, dripping in an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak rose gold watch valued upwards of £25,000. Then, to conclude the year, they took to the awards season circuit to promote the rapper’s role in Spike Lee’s crime thriller Highest 2 Lowest. See: A custom pink Balenciaga ball gown and feathered hat for her, and a Mattieu Blazy for Chanel three-piece for him.

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4. Victoria Beckham and David Beckham

Style Notes: From Posh and Becks to Sir David and Lady Victoria. Oh, how time flies. With the couple celebrating their 26th wedding anniversary earlier this year, the couple’s approach to dressing is proof that good things come with age. They might’ve shed their harmonious purple bridal outfits, WAG-era micro denim shorts and pop star leather looks for something more demure, but they still will always deliver an ensemble worth taking note of. Case in point: The monochromatic silhouettes for the premiere of Victoria’s self-titled Netflix docuseries, the soiree-ready pieces for the former footballer’s 50th birthday and the regal regalia donned for David’s investiture ceremony as a knight back in November.

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5. Lana Del Rey and Jeremy Dufrene