As the autumn weather continues to keep fashion enthusiasts guessing—fluctuating wildly from warm, unseasonable afternoons to crisp, chilly evenings—wardrobes across the globe are caught in a transitional tug-of-war. Balancing lingering summer staples with early fall layers has become a daily puzzle, with temperatures swinging dramatically from the upper seventies to the low sixties. As leaves begin to fall and the holiday season looms on the horizon, society’s most closely watched style icons are offering a masterclass in how to navigate the seasonal shift. From red carpets and promotional tours to casual street style strolls in Paris, London, and New York, celebrities continue to set the sartorial agenda, proving that personal style knows no seasonal bounds.
Among the standout moments capturing the fashion world’s attention, Charli XCX emerged as a true trendsetter this season, notably making a compelling case for an unconventional styling choice: wearing a silk tie as a top. Her daring approach to menswear-inspired accessories highlights a broader industry movement toward subverting traditional wardrobe codes. Alongside her, a constellation of A-listers delivered unforgettable style moments week after week, establishing key trends for the months ahead—from rich textures like suede and fur to dramatic statement headwear and sculptural silhouettes.
Week of October 12th
Entering the swing of mid-October, Celine Dion once again captivated onlookers while out and about in Paris. The legendary performer stepped out in Look 50 from Ferragamo’s Spring/Summer 2027 collection, embodying the ultimate autumn aesthetic in a head-to-toe camel suede ensemble featuring a tailored jacket, a sophisticated cape, and a matching skirt. Dion’s continued sartorial triumphs cement the reality that suede is firmly established as the texture of the season.
Meanwhile, Charli XCX made multiple waves during a busy week of appearances. For MISTR’s National PrEP Day, she opted for an avant-garde look consisting of black lace-up micro shorts paired with a sheer black blouse boasting dramatic, voluminous sleeves. Shortly after, at the InStyle Imagemaker Awards, she pushed fashion boundaries even further by stepping out in a Balmain ensemble that featured leather microshorts, a sleek silk tie worn creatively as a top, and a structured leather blazer dress.
The week also brought high-drama fashion to film premieres and television stages. For the premiere of Kiara And The Sun, Jenna Ortega turned heads in a luminous golden slip gown accentuated by delicate black lace detailing and a striking, matching gold headpiece that immediately inspired searches for statement-making headwear. Over on late-night television, Kim Kardashian made a powerful appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, reminding viewers of the architectural elegance of a well-executed peplum by donning a striking black gown featuring a sculptural peplum detail. Adding to the week’s high-fashion roster, Nara Smith was spotted embracing the whimsical side of autumn luxury, wearing the Elsa vegetable-embroidered black velvet jacket from Schiaparelli’s Spring/Summer 2027 collection.
Week of October 5th
As the calendar turned backward to early October, the chill in the air prompted a swift embrace of heavy outerwear and rich layering. Celine Dion made another headline-grabbing appearance, affirming that the arrival of genuine fur coat season is officially here. She stepped out wrapped in a rich brown belted jacket boasting a high, cozy neckline designed to ward off the autumnal breeze.
In London, singer Ellie Goulding reminded fashion observers that leather skirts remain an indispensable fall staple. Goulding styled a midi-length leather skirt with a light pink pinstriped button-up shirt, striking a balance between edge and polish. Across the Atlantic in New York City, Tate McRae brought a touch of nocturnal glamour to a night out at Chez Margaux. McRae arrived in a sleek, silver mini slip dress, expertly accessorized with strappy heeled sandals and a Saint Laurent clutch.
Film premieres continued to serve as major style moments. For the Los Angeles premiere of Sense and Sensibility, Daisy Edgar-Jones dipped into fashion history, pulling a vintage Chloé by Stella McCartney Spring/Summer 1999 corset and maxi skirt set. In New York City, Jennifer Lawrence kept a characteristically low profile while maintaining effortless cool, bundling up in a long black coat, a scarf, a baseball cap, and classic sunglasses.
In Paris, international style stars made their presence felt. Soo Joo Park kept her palette refreshingly neutral for the AJE show, opting for a cream high-neck top paired with clean white pants. Meanwhile, Zendaya offered a masterclass in sustainable celebrity style at the Louis Vuitton show in Paris by re-wearing the white ruffled jacket she had previously worn to the Paris premiere of The Odyssey, reimagining the piece this time with casual denim jeans and a simple white tank top.
Week of September 28th
Late September in Paris brought an influx of fashion week events, drawing top-tier talent into the global style capital. Nara Smith was spotted at Clarins’ star-studded Paris Fashion Week dinner, wearing a sleek black velvet gown featuring a dramatic side slit. On a romantic date night in the city, Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi reaffirmed their status as one of fashion’s most visually cohesive couples, coordinating their sophisticated streetwear.
At a Tiffany & Co. event during Paris Fashion Week, Greta Lee delivered a masterclass in modern minimalism, wearing a sharp shirt-and-skirt pairing designed by Simone Bellotti for Jil Sander. Celine Dion continued her formidable fashion tour of Paris, stepping out in an olive green croc-embossed leather jacket and skirt set straight from Ferragamo’s Spring/Summer 2027 collection.
Nightlife in Paris also proved fertile ground for major looks, as Tate McRae paired black leather pants with a sheer black lace tank top for an evening out. Rosalía gave fans a glimpse of her personal style via a mirror selfie in her Paris hotel, modeling look four from Jonathan Anderson’s Spring/Summer 2027 collection.
Maximalism had its moment when Cynthia Erivo arrived at the Chloé Spring/Summer 2027 show. Erivo embraced bold proportions in a blue jacket with exaggerated puffy shoulders, layered knitwear, stacked statement necklaces, and a long, tiered black maxi skirt. On a casual Parisian stroll, Iris Law demonstrated effortless high-low mixing by pairing baggy camouflage pants with a relaxed white long-sleeve T-shirt, brown satin ballet flats, and Chanel’s coveted 22 Hobo Bag. Rounding out the week, Florence Pugh attended the New York City premiere of East of Eden in a custom Vivienne Westwood creation featuring an embellished chartreuse skirt, a gunmetal silk mermaid silhouette skirt, and a matching puffy-shouldered shrug.
Week of September 21st
The transition from late summer warmth to early autumn crispness during the third week of September brought a diverse array of tailoring, archival pieces, and high-profile nuptials. Out and about in New York City, Karlie Kloss wore FFORME’s cream Juane Dress, an architectural piece distinguished by an asymmetric silhouette and frayed hem detailing.
In Tuscany, Dove Cameron and Damiano David celebrated their wedding, with Cameron making headlines in a custom Giorgio Armani wedding suit that redefined traditional bridal wear. In Milan, Camila Morrone departed her hotel in a lingerie-inspired little black dress trimmed with delicate lace, pairing the piece with sheer tights, classic black pumps, and a luxurious fur coat.
Archival fashion enjoyed a prominent moment on the red carpet. For the Berlin premiere of Sense and Sensibility, Daisy Edgar-Jones selected a silky, embellished-shoulder gown from Armani Privé’s Spring 2005 collection. Shortly after, she was spotted leaving BBC Studios in a Chloé lace-trimmed bodysuit and matching draped skirt from the Spring/Summer 2026 collection.
Milan Fashion Week brought out bold statements, with Cardi B attending the Gucci show wrapped in an oversized, dramatic white fur coat worn over monogrammed Gucci tights. Florence Pugh was similarly spotted leaving BBC Studios wearing high-waisted pinstriped Vivienne Westwood trousers paired with a contrasting striped button-down shirt.
Parisian sightings included Celine Dion in an asymmetric draped black dress by Balenciaga, and Rihanna leaving a dinner engagement wearing Dior’s tailored black wool and silk bar jacket, complete with delicate ruched satin trim. Sienna Miller welcomed leather jacket season in style, stepping out in Balmain’s structured Leather Fitted Peplum Jacket, which she anchored with tailored black pants and strappy sandal heels.
Week of September 14th
The middle of September highlighted major awards show glamour and transitional transitional dressing. Selena Gomez reminded fashion enthusiasts that wearing white after Labor Day is a rule meant to be broken, stepping out in New York City in a monochromatic white ensemble before transitioning to the 2027 Emmy Awards, where she was nominated and wore a custom gold chainmail dress by Louis Vuitton.
Kaia Gerber celebrated the Specs Launch Keynote in Beverly Hills by wearing a look straight from Proenza Schouler’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, which had debuted on the runway just six days prior—a strapless black top featuring an embellished tiger print panel paired with a black-and-white midi skirt.
Bella Hadid kept summer alive in New York City with a series of striking outfits, including a vibrant orange baby-doll dress paired with brown boots and a red gingham headscarf. On another occasion, she wore a champagne satin and sheer midi dress styled with red slingback heels and Prada’s Tessuto Bowling Bag, and later arrived at a Chopard event in a sparkling chainmail dress sourced from Ralph Lauren’s Spring 2008 collection.
Lili Reinhart promoted The Love Hypothesis in New York City wearing a series of dramatic vintage pieces, including a pink and green Dolce & Gabbana dress with lace-up corset sides, followed by a vintage embellished gown from Elie Saab’s Spring 2004 Haute Couture collection for the city’s premiere. Anna Van Patten celebrated at the Magda Butrym after-party in the brand’s V-neck corset mini dress, black tights, and a simple black headband, while Daisy Edgar-Jones favored a crisp white military jacket, blue jeans, and white pumps for her London promotional rounds.
Week of September 7th
As New York Fashion Week officially kicked off the month, the city’s streets filled with top models and actors. For the RE/DONE NYFW party, Kaia Gerber opted for a casual baby tee and straight-leg jeans, accessorized with red heels and a zebra-print bag. Dakota Johnson brought high-drama to the 2026 Kering Foundation Caring for Women dinner in a black Maison Valentino gown featuring a deep plunging neckline, flowy sleeves, and an expansive train.
Gigi Hadid proved her loyalty to Tommy Hilfiger both on and off the runway, departing the brand’s Spring/Summer 2027 show in boot-cut jeans and a graphic T-shirt bearing the message "Better Together." Emily Ratajkowski attended the Kiko Milano flagship opening in a vintage pink satin John Galliano dress featuring floral details and a coordinating fringed scarf.
At the Bvlgari Serpenti Infinito event in New York City, Dua Lipa wore a gold-embossed corset top and black trousers. Anne Hathaway continued her streak of masterclass maternity dressing in a flowy lilac chiffon Alexander McQueen gown at the same event, while K-pop star Lisa chose a black lace corseted dress with flared sleeves and a high thigh slit.
Week of August 31st
Closing out August, Joey King debuted a series of striking promotional looks for Practical Magic 2, beginning with a custom blue and burgundy satin Rodarte dress paired with velvet heels and Mulberry’s Stevie Top Handle bag, followed by a witchy Ilya Migmoon creation featuring a black lace overlay, a green base, a bustier bodice, exaggerated hips, and a fluted skirt.
Zoë Kravitz demonstrated her signature off-duty minimalism in New York City with a black midi slip skirt, black camisole, and black ballet flats. Kendall Jenner made her Venice Film Festival debut in an archival sleeveless dress with gold floral detailing from Giorgio Armani’s Fall/Winter 1995 collection, having arrived in Venice earlier in the week in minimal white separates paired with an unreleased quilted Chanel weekender from the Cruise 2027 collection.
Adria Arjona was spotted in New York City wearing an asymmetrical black skirt and a cropped, form-fitting leather moto jacket. Meanwhile, Nicole Kidman made waves at the Los Angeles premiere of Practical Magic 2 by wearing a sheer black lace Versace dress with an asymmetrical silhouette and matching choker—marking Pieter Mulier’s debut design as the newly appointed creative director of Versace.
Week of August 24th
Late August street style emphasized casual comfort elevated by high-end accessories. Zoë Kravitz was spotted on a New York coffee run wearing a Barney’s baby tee, black biker shorts, kitten-heeled slides, a leopard-print bag, oval sunglasses, a stretchy headband, and wired headphones, later rotating into a crisp cropped white baby tee, kick flare jeans, and black suede block-heeled ballet flats.
Nicole Kidman continued her promotional tour for Practical Magic 2 in London, opting for a custom sequined, corseted Chanel dress featuring a high thigh slit and pearl chains that created an off-the-shoulder effect. Joey King brought the naked dress trend to London as well, wearing a black floral lace two-piece set from Miuimiu’s Spring 2026 collection during a photocall, and later wearing a custom sheer yellow garden-fairy gown adorned with floral details for the film’s premiere.
Celine Dion arrived in Paris ahead of her first concert in six years wearing a double-breasted trench coat with high-low ruffled side details. Rihanna made headlines by pairing a jean skirt hybrid—featuring a floor-length denim panel secured to one side of her jeans—for a dinner outing in Paris, and later styled an orange velour Chloé tracksuit with strappy snakeskin heeled sandals and oversized aviator sunglasses during an outing the following week.
Week of August 18th
Mid-August fashion highlighted elevated loungewear and subtle tailoring. A$AP Rocky continued to champion the "man bag" trend while outfitted in head-to-toe Chanel, pairing blue jeans, a white button-down shirt, a gray plaid jacket from the house’s Fall 2026 collection, and a burgundy Maxi Flap bag. Hailey Bieber revisited the lingerie-as-outerwear trend, stepping out for sushi in a vintage bright yellow Dolce & Gabbana lace-trimmed camisole paired with black trousers, strappy heeled sandals, and a zig-zag headband.
Charlotte Lawrence embraced the sheer trend at MAC’s Lustreglass event in a black crocheted skirt and top set. Margaret Qualley attended the premiere of The Dog Stars wearing Chanel’s much-discussed viral sandals paired with a black fringed dress from the Resort 2027 collection. Dua Lipa embraced vacation style with boho-inspired balloon pants featuring eyelet details and ruffles, styled alongside a lacey white tank top and an oversized Chanel raffia bag.
Week of August 11th
Rounding out the peak of summer, Zara Larsson headlined the Way Out West music festival in Gothenburg, Sweden, wearing a striped pink-and-blue sequined crop top and micro denim shorts. Gabbriette attended a Hollywood MAC event in a gothic-leaning black babydoll dress with lace trim and rosette details, finished with vintage feather-adorned John Galliano heels. Anne Hathaway continued her chic maternity streak in Los Angeles with a custom ruffled LEIN Alexandra top and black trousers, while Kylie Jenner celebrated her 29th birthday with a Princess Kitty-themed party, wearing a bright latex dress, a pink feather boa, and feather-trimmed heels.
