As the weather fluctuates wildly between lingering summer warmth and sudden autumn chills, fashion enthusiasts and everyday dressers alike find themselves scrambling to bridge the gap between two distinct wardrobes. One afternoon brings a comfortable 77 degrees, while the next drops sharply into the mid-sixties, making transitional dressing an ongoing daily puzzle. With autumn firmly underway—bringing falling leaves, the promise of the upcoming holiday season, and the inevitable permanent drop in temperature—trendsetters are looking to high-profile public figures for cues on how to navigate the shift.
Over the past several weeks, the global style spotlight has illuminated a series of striking sartorial moments. From Charli XCX challenging traditional wardrobe boundaries with unconventional styling to legendary figures like Celine Dion showcasing the timeless luxury of suede, celebrities have delivered a masterclass in modern dressing. Whether stepping out for high-profile awards ceremonies, fashion week presentations, or casual coffee strolls in major fashion capitals, A-listers continue to offer endless inspiration for the changing season.
Week of October 12th
The middle of October brought a wave of high-impact public appearances, highlighted by bold textures and unexpected pairings. In Paris, Celine Dion offered a masterclass in seasonal elegance, stepping out in a camel suede jacket, cape, and skirt ensemble straight from Ferragamo’s Spring/Summer 2027 collection. The look reinforced a broader industry consensus that suede remains an essential fabric for autumn, offering both tactile richness and refined structure.
Meanwhile, Charli XCX captured widespread attention during a busy week of public engagements. For an appearance supporting MISTR’s National PrEP Day, the pop artist opted for a dramatic ensemble featuring black lace-up micro shorts paired with a sheer black blouse boasting exaggerated, statement sleeves. Shortly after, at the InStyle Imagemaker Awards, Charli made an even bolder statement by championing a distinctly unconventional trend: wearing a silk necktie as a top, layered beneath a sleek leather blazer dress and paired with leather microshorts, all designed by Balmain.
Other notable moments from the week included Jenna Ortega attending the premiere of Kiara And The Sun in a radiant golden slip gown featuring delicate black lace detailing, complemented by a matching metallic headpiece that pushed the boundaries of red-carpet millinery. On late-night television, Kim Kardashian reminded audiences of the enduring architectural power of the peplum, wearing a sculptural black gown during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Rounding out the week’s standout looks, Nara Smith was spotted in New York embracing Schiaparelli’s artistic vision, wearing the Elsa vegetable-embroidered black velvet jacket from the label’s Spring/Summer 2027 collection.
Week of October 5th
Earlier in the month, transitional autumn outerwear and rich textures dominated the fashion landscape. Celine Dion continued her sartorial streak by signaling the official arrival of fur coat season, stepping out in a rich brown belted jacket characterized by a high, cozy neckline designed to ward off the autumnal chill.
In London, singer Ellie Goulding leaned into foundational fall staples, styling a midi-length leather skirt with a light pink pinstriped button-up shirt to create a balanced mix of rugged texture and polished tailoring. In New York City, Tate McRae embraced nighttime glamour for an evening out at Chez Margaux, arriving in a slinky silver mini slip dress paired with delicate strappy heeled sandals and a structured Saint Laurent clutch.
Red carpets also offered moments of archival appreciation and high-fashion nostalgia. For the Los Angeles premiere of Sense and Sensibility, Daisy Edgar-Jones turned heads in a vintage Chloé by Stella McCartney corset and maxi skirt set from the Spring/Summer 1999 collection. In New York, Jennifer Lawrence kept a low profile in a cozy, weather-appropriate ensemble comprising a long black coat, a scarf, a baseball cap, and sunglasses. Meanwhile, in Paris, Soo Joo Park kept her palette neutral and sophisticated for the AJE show in a cream high-neck top and white trousers, while Zendaya offered a clever styling repeat at the Louis Vuitton presentation, pairing the same white ruffled jacket she wore to The Odyssey premiere in Paris with casual denim jeans and a simple white tank top.
Week of September 28th
As Paris Fashion Week reached its peak, international style icons converged on the French capital, turning the city streets into an impromptu runway. Nara Smith made a sophisticated appearance at Clarins’ star-studded dinner, wearing a sleek black velvet gown featuring a dramatic side slit. Romance and fashion collided when Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi stepped out for a date night in Paris, solidifying their status as one of the fashion world’s most closely watched couples.
At a Tiffany & Co. event, Greta Lee showcased minimalist precision in a shirt-and-skirt pairing designed by Simone Bellotti for Jil Sander. Celine Dion was once again captured by photographers in Paris, this time draped in an olive green croc-embossed leather jacket and skirt set from Ferragamo’s Spring/Summer 2027 collection. Tate McRae also made her presence felt in the French capital, pairing black leather pants with a sheer black lace tank top for a nocturnal outing.
Maximalism had its champions as well. Cynthia Erivo made a vibrant statement at the Chloé Spring/Summer 2027 show, layering voluminous knitwear beneath a striking blue jacket with exaggerated puffy shoulders, finished with stacked necklaces and a tiered black maxi skirt. Iris Law captured effortless Parisian street style during a daytime stroll, pairing baggy camouflage pants with a relaxed white long-sleeve T-shirt, brown satin ballet flats, and a Chanel 22 Hobo Bag. Closing out the week’s major premieres, Florence Pugh arrived at the New York screening of East of Eden in a custom Vivienne Westwood creation featuring an embellished chartreuse skirt, a gunmetal silk mermaid silhouette, and a voluminous shrugging jacket.
Week of September 21st
The month of September delivered significant milestones, including high-profile weddings and major industry events. In New York City, Karlie Kloss stepped out in FFORME’s cream-colored Juane Dress, an asymmetric piece distinguished by delicate frayed hem detailing throughout. Across the Atlantic, Dove Cameron and Damiano David celebrated their wedding in Tuscany, with Cameron wearing a custom Giorgio Armani wedding suit that offered a modern, tailored alternative to traditional bridal gowns.
Milan also served as a major style hub during the international fashion calendar. Camila Morrone departed her hotel in a lingerie-inspired little black dress accented with lace trim, sheer tights, classic black pumps, and a luxurious fur coat. Daisy Edgar-Jones continued her strong press tour for Sense and Sensibility, pulling a silky archival gown with embellished shoulder details from Armani Privé’s Spring 2005 collection for the Berlin premiere, later appearing at BBC Studios in a lace-trimmed bodysuit and matching draped skirt from Chloé’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection.
Cardi B brought high drama to the Gucci show in Milan, wrapped in an oversized white fur coat worn over monogrammed Gucci tights. Florence Pugh was similarly spotted making promotional rounds in London, wearing high-waisted pinstriped Vivienne Westwood trousers alongside a contrasting striped button-down. In Paris, Celine Dion opted for a sleek, asymmetric draped dress by Balenciaga, while Rihanna was photographed leaving a dinner in an impeccably tailored black wool and silk bar jacket from Dior, complete with ruched satin trim. Sienna Miller rounded out the week by embracing structured outerwear, stepping out in Balmain’s lambskin fitted peplum jacket paired with tailored black pants and strappy sandals.
Week of September 14th
The middle of September brought a flurry of red-carpet events and transitional street style moments in both New York and Los Angeles. Selena Gomez made waves by challenging traditional seasonal rules, stepping out in New York in a monochromatic white ensemble before attending the Emmy Awards in a custom gold chainmail dress by Louis Vuitton.
Kaia Gerber demonstrated the rapid turnaround of runway trends at the Specs Launch Keynote in Beverly Hills, wearing a strapless top with an embellished tiger print panel and a midi skirt from Proenza Schouler’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection just six days after it debuted on the catwalk. Bella Hadid offered multiple memorable looks in New York, transitioning from a vibrant orange baby-doll dress and red gingham headscarf to a champagne satin and sheer midi dress paired with red slingback heels, before closing the week in a vintage chainmail gown from Ralph Lauren’s Spring 2008 collection for a Chopard event.
Lili Reinhart celebrated the promotion of The Love Hypothesis in New York by digging into fashion archives, wearing a vintage pink and green corset-sided dress by Dolce & Gabbana, followed by an embellished Elie Saab Haute Couture gown from Spring 2004 for the city’s official premiere. Anna Van Patten celebrated at the Magda Butrym after-party in the label’s V-neck corset mini dress, styled with black tights and a matching headband, while Daisy Edgar-Jones kept things crisp in London with a white military jacket paired with blue jeans and white pumps.
Week of September 7th
As New York Fashion Week officially kicked off, the city became a magnet for top-tier talent and runway models. Kaia Gerber attended the RE/DONE party in a classic baby tee and straight-leg jeans, accessorized with red heels and a zebra-print bag. Dakota Johnson delivered one of the season’s most dramatic evening looks at the Kering Foundation Caring for Women dinner, wearing a black Maison Valentino gown featuring a plunging neckline, flowing sleeves, and an expansive train.
Gigi Hadid proved her loyalty to Tommy Hilfiger both on and off the runway, exiting the brand’s Spring/Summer 2027 show in boot-cut jeans and a graphic T-shirt bearing the message "Better Together." Emily Ratajkowski opted for vintage romance at the Kiko Milano flagship opening, wearing a pink satin John Galliano dress adorned with floral details and a coordinated fringed scarf. Meanwhile, a star-studded cohort including Dua Lipa, Anne Hathaway, and Lisa gathered for the Bvlgari Serpenti Infinito event in New York. Dua Lipa wore a gold-embellished corset top with black trousers, Anne Hathaway continued her celebrated run of maternity style in a lilac chiffon Alexander McQueen gown, and Lisa commanded attention in a black lace corseted dress featuring flared sleeves and a high thigh slit.
Week of August 31st
Late August saw the transition from late-summer heatwaves to the earliest hints of autumn dressing, punctuated by major film festival debuts in Venice and high-profile premieres. Joey King captured attention in a custom blue and burgundy satin Rodarte dress before embracing a witchy, dramatic aesthetic at a premiere in a green and black lace creation by Ilya Migmoon, complete with exaggerated hips and a fluted skirt.
Zoë Kravitz reinforced her status as an arbiter of effortless cool in New York, stepping out in a minimalist black midi slip skirt, a matching camisole, and black ballet flats. Kendall Jenner traveled to the Venice Film Festival, drawing from Giorgio Armani’s archives for a sleeveless dress with gold floral detailing from the Fall/Winter 1995 collection, while arriving in the city in an all-white minimal separates look complemented by an unreleased quilted Chanel weekend bag from the Cruise 2027 collection.
Adria Arjona was spotted in New York wearing an asymmetrical black skirt paired with a cropped, form-fitting leather moto jacket, signaling the early onset of biker-jacket weather. Nicole Kidman made waves at a Los Angeles premiere by debuting a sheer black lace Versace dress designed by Pieter Mulier in his inaugural collection as the fashion house’s newly appointed creative director.
Week of August 24th
Closing out the final full month of summer, celebrities balanced warm-weather staples with early transitional pieces. Zoë Kravitz was photographed on coffee runs in New York wearing a baby tee, black biker shorts, kitten-heel slides, and a leopard-print bag, later demonstrating the versatility of a simple white baby tee paired with kick-flare jeans and suede block-heeled ballet flats.
Nicole Kidman continued her premiere tour in London, wearing a custom sequined and corseted Chanel dress featuring a high thigh slit and delicate pearl chains. Joey King brought the naked dress trend to London as well, wearing a black floral lace two-piece set from Miu Miu’s Spring 2026 collection during a photocall, before shifting to a custom sheer yellow garden-fairy gown for the official premiere.
In Paris, Celine Dion marked her return to the concert stage in a double-breasted trench coat with architectural ruffled side details. Rihanna stepped out in the French capital wearing an innovative hybrid garment combining traditional jeans with a floor-length skirt panel secured to one side. Kaia Gerber kept her look understated at the US Open in a form-fitting black midi dress reminiscent of classic 1990s minimalism, while musical artist Sombr sparked conversations about the timeless appeal of a simple red T-shirt.
Week of August 18th
Mid-August street style highlighted elevated comfort and luxury accessories. Rihanna offered a fresh take on athletic wear by styling an orange velour Chloé tracksuit with strappy snakeskin heeled sandals and oversized aviator sunglasses. A$AP Rocky continued to champion the "man bag" trend, stepping out in New York in head-to-toe Chanel, pairing blue jeans and a white button-down with a gray plaid jacket from the Fall 2026 collection and a burgundy Maxi Flap bag.
Hailey Bieber revived interest in lingerie-inspired outerwear, wearing a vintage bright yellow Dolce & Gabbana lace-trimmed camisole for a sushi dinner in Los Angeles, paired with black trousers and heeled sandals. Charlotte Lawrence embraced the sheer trend in a black crocheted two-piece set at a beauty event, while Margaret Qualley wore Chanel’s much-debated "naked" sandals alongside a fringed dress from the Resort 2027 collection for a film premiere. Dua Lipa rounded out the week on vacation, endorsing the balloon pant trend by pairing eyelet-detailed boho trousers with a lacey white tank top and a large Chanel raffia bag.
Week of August 11th
As the summer festival season reached its peak, music and film events brought out vibrant, youthful styling. Zara Larsson headlined the Way Out West festival in Sweden wearing a striped pink and blue sequined crop top and micro denim shorts. In Hollywood, Gabbriette attended a beauty event embracing a gothic-infused babydoll aesthetic, wearing a black lace-trimmed dress with rosette details and vintage feather-adorned John Galliano heels.
Anne Hathaway continued to showcase innovative maternity wear in Los Angeles, pairing a custom ruffled ivory LEIN top with sleek black trousers. Dua Lipa offered a breezy blueprint for late-summer heat, styling a black lace midi dress from Helsa with casual brown Nike sneakers and a red bandana tied around her head. Closing out the period, Kylie Jenner celebrated her birthday with a whimsical, childhood-inspired theme, wearing a bright latex dress accompanied by a dramatic pink feather boa and matching feathered heels.
