As transitional weather keeps fashion enthusiasts guessing between the warmth of lingering summer days and the crisp chill of autumn, the global style community continues to look to high-profile celebrities for sartorial inspiration. With fluctuating temperatures requiring a delicate balance of seasonal wardrobes, stars across the globe have stepped out in an array of striking outfits, blending tactile luxury, unexpected proportions, and archival revivals. Among the standout style moments capturing public attention, singer Charli XCX has sparked widespread discussion by reimagining traditional menswear accessories, proving that a standard necktie can successfully double as a top.
The seasonal shift has brought forth a dynamic mix of transitional dressing. While autumn has officially arrived with falling leaves and the anticipation of upcoming winter holidays, warm afternoon temperatures frequently give way to cooler evenings. This atmospheric unpredictability has challenged wardrobes everywhere, making celebrity street style and red carpet appearances an essential blueprint for navigating the shifting climate. From Paris Fashion Week to high-profile award ceremonies and film premieres, notable figures have leaned heavily into rich textures, archival pieces, and daring silhouettes.
Week of October 12th
During the week of October 12th, the style landscape was dominated by rich textures and bold accessories. In Paris, music legend Celine Dion offered a masterclass in transitional outerwear, stepping out in a complete look from Ferragamo’s Spring/Summer 2027 collection. Dion showcased Look 50, featuring a luxurious camel suede jacket paired with a matching cape and skirt, reinforcing the growing industry consensus that suede remains an essential fabric for the autumn season.
Meanwhile, Charli XCX commanded the spotlight at the InStyle Imagemaker Awards with a daring ensemble from Balmain. The pop star put a fresh spin on formalwear by wearing leather micro-shorts and a sleek silk tie paired with a structured leather blazer dress. Earlier in the week, for MISTR’s National PrEP Day, she opted for another bold look, wearing black lace-up micro shorts alongside a sheer black blouse accented by dramatic, voluminous sleeves.
Red carpet fashion also saw dramatic statements elsewhere. Attending the premiere of Kiara And The Sun, actress Jenna Ortega captured attention in a golden slip gown accented by intricate black lace detailing, complemented by a matching metallic headpiece that elevated the look into statement-making territory. On the television front, Kim Kardashian made an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, reminding viewers of the architectural power of a sculptural peplum detail on a classic black evening gown. Adding to the week’s luxury highlights, Nara Smith was spotted wearing the Elsa vegetable-embroidered black velvet jacket from Schiaparelli’s Spring/Summer 2027 collection, continuing the season’s embrace of tactile fabrics and artistic embroidery.
Week of October 5th
Earlier in the month, during the week of October 5th, outerwear and evening glamour took center stage. Celine Dion continued her sartorial streak by signaling the official arrival of fur coat season, stepping out in a rich brown belted jacket featuring a high, cozy neckline designed to ward off the chill. In London, pop artist Ellie Goulding underscored the versatility of leather as a cool-weather staple, pairing a midi-length leather skirt with a light pink pinstriped button-up shirt.
New York City nightlife provided its own fashion highlights as Tate McRae arrived at Chez Margaux wearing a silver mini slip dress accessorized with strappy heeled sandals and a Saint Laurent clutch. In Los Angeles, Daisy Edgar-Jones embraced archival fashion for the premiere of Sense and Sensibility, wearing a vintage Chloé by Stella McCartney Spring/Summer 1999 corset and maxi skirt set.
Meanwhile, Jennifer Lawrence opted for a low-profile, cozy aesthetic while navigating New York City, bundling up in a long black coat, scarf, baseball cap, and sunglasses. In Paris, Soo Joo Park kept her palette neutral and sophisticated for the AJE show, wearing a cream high-neck top matched with white trousers. Zendaya offered a sustainable approach to red carpet dressing at the Louis Vuitton show in Paris, rewriting her fashion narrative by pairing the white ruffled jacket she previously wore to the Paris premiere of The Odyssey with a casual white tank top and classic jeans.
Week of September 28th
As September drew to a close, Paris Fashion Week brought an influx of global talent and runway-fresh designs to the French capital. Nara Smith attended a star-studded Clarins dinner during the festivities, wearing a sleek black velvet gown featuring a dramatic side slit. Romance and high fashion intersected when Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi were spotted on a high-profile date night in the city, cementing their status as one of fashion’s most closely watched couples.
At a Tiffany & Co. event during the week, Greta Lee showcased a sharp, modern shirt-and-skirt pairing designed by Simone Bellotti for Jil Sander. Celine Dion was once again captured by photographers on the streets of Paris, this time draped in an olive green croc-embossed leather jacket and skirt set, another standout ensemble directly from Ferragamo’s Spring/Summer 2027 line. Tate McRae also embraced the Parisian nightlife, pairing black leather trousers with a sheer black lace tank top.
Maximalism had its champions as well. Cynthia Erivo made a vibrant statement at the Chloé Spring/Summer 2027 show, wearing a blue jacket characterized by puffed shoulders, layered knitwear, stacked statement necklaces, and a long tiered black maxi skirt. Iris Law demonstrated relaxed street style during a Parisian stroll, combining baggy camouflage pants with a relaxed white long-sleeve T-shirt, brown satin ballet flats, and Chanel’s signature 22 Hobo Bag. At the New York City premiere of East of Eden, Florence Pugh turned heads 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 third week of September was marked by major milestones and transitional layering. In New York City, Karlie Kloss wore FFORME’s cream-colored Juane Dress, which featured an asymmetric silhouette and delicate frayed hem detailing throughout. In Tuscany, Dove Cameron and Damiano David celebrated their wedding, with Cameron wearing a custom Giorgio Armani wedding suit that offered a modern take on bridal tailoring.
Milan fashion events drew notable stars, including Camila Morrone, who departed her hotel in a lace-trimmed, lingerie-inspired little black dress layered under a luxurious fur coat, accessorized with sheer tights and black pumps. Daisy Edgar-Jones continued her press tour for Sense and Sensibility, pulling a silky gown with embellished shoulder details from Armani Privé’s Spring 2005 collection for the film’s Berlin premiere, and later stepping out of BBC Studios in a lace-trimmed bodysuit and matching draped skirt from Chloé’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection.
Cardi B brought high-drama glamour to the Gucci show in Milan, wrapped in an oversized white fur coat paired with monogrammed Gucci tights. Florence Pugh was similarly spotted leaving BBC Studios in high-waisted pinstriped Vivienne Westwood trousers coordinated with a contrasting striped button-down shirt. Celine Dion kept to her sophisticated aesthetic in Paris with an asymmetric draped black dress by Balenciaga, while Rihanna stepped out for a Parisian dinner wearing Dior’s tailored black wool and silk bar jacket detailed with ruched satin trim. Sienna Miller embraced structured outerwear, making a case for Balmain’s leather fitted peplum jacket paired with tailored black pants and strappy sandal heels.
Week of September 14th
Mid-September highlighted both post-Labor Day white ensembles and major television accolades. Selena Gomez challenged traditional seasonal rules by stepping out in New York City in a monochromatic white look, before later attending the Emmy Awards as a nominee in a custom gold chainmail dress designed by Louis Vuitton.
Kaia Gerber attended a keynote event in Beverly Hills 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 with an embellished tiger print panel worn with a black-and-white midi skirt. Bella Hadid made multiple notable appearances in New York City, including a vibrant orange baby-doll dress paired with brown boots and a red gingham headscarf, a champagne satin and sheer midi dress styled with red slingback heels and a Prada Tessuto Bowling Bag, and an archival chainmail dress from Ralph Lauren’s Spring 2008 collection worn to a Chopard event.
Lili Reinhart promoted The Love Hypothesis in New York City by drawing from fashion archives, wearing a vintage pink and green Dolce & Gabbana dress featuring lace-up corset sides, followed by an embellished Elie Saab Haute Couture gown from the Spring 2004 collection for the film’s premiere. Anna Van Patten celebrated at the Magda Butrym after-party in the brand’s V-neck corset mini dress styled with black tights and a headband, while Daisy Edgar-Jones paired a white military jacket with blue jeans and white pumps for her London press appearances.
Week of September 7th
As New York Fashion Week officially kicked off in early September, celebrities migrated between runway shows and exclusive parties. Kaia Gerber attended a RE/DONE party in a casual baby tee and straight-leg jeans, accessorized with red heels and a zebra-print bag. Dakota Johnson made a striking impression at the Kering Foundation Caring for Women dinner in a black Maison Valentino gown featuring a dramatic deep plunge, flowing sleeves, and an expansive train.
Gigi Hadid proved her loyalty to Tommy Hilfiger both on and off the runway, wearing boot-cut jeans and a graphic T-shirt reading "Better Together" after walking in the brand’s Spring/Summer 2027 show. Emily Ratajkowski attended a flagship opening in a vintage pink satin John Galliano dress adorned with floral details and a matching fringed scarf. At a Bvlgari event in New York City, Dua Lipa wore a gold-embossed corset top with black trousers, while Anne Hathaway championed maternity style in a flowing lilac chiffon Alexander McQueen gown, and Lisa wore a black lace corseted dress featuring flared sleeves and a high thigh slit.
Late August Highlights
Earlier in August, the social calendar featured a mix of festival headliners and film premieres. Zara Larsson performed at the Way Out West music festival in Sweden wearing a striped pink and blue sequined crop top and micro denim shorts. Gabbriette embraced a gothic babydoll dress trend in Hollywood for a MAC event, wearing a black lace-trimmed dress with rosette details and vintage feather-adorned John Galliano heels. Anne Hathaway was spotted in Los Angeles wearing a custom ruffled LEIN Alexandra top and black trousers.
The Venice Film Festival brought high glamour to the Italian coast, where Kendall Jenner pulled an archival sleeveless dress with gold floral detailing from Giorgio Armani’s Fall/Winter 1995 collection, alongside a minimalist all-white travel look accented by an unreleased quilted Chanel weekender bag. Zoë Kravitz demonstrated her signature effortless style in New York City with a black midi slip skirt, camisole, and ballet flats, while Nicole Kidman debuted Pieter Mulier’s inaugural design as Versace’s creative director—a sheer black lace dress with an asymmetrical silhouette worn to the premiere of Practical Magic 2.
As celebrities continue to test the boundaries of transitional dressing, from Charli XCX’s innovative styling of neckties to Celine Dion’s mastery of autumn textures, the fashion world remains deeply inspired by these high-profile sartorial choices.
