As the whirlwind of global fashion weeks, press tours, and red-carpet premieres rolls on, the intersection of runway innovation and off-duty celebrity style continues to dictate the cultural conversation. From New York Fashion Week previews making an immediate leap to Hollywood events to vintage archival revivals and bold seasonal transitions, stars have turned public appearances into masterclasses in modern dressing. Leading the charge this season is Kaia Gerber, who has already brought the freshest designs from the runway straight into the public eye, alongside an elite roster of trendsetters defining the week’s most notable sartorial moments.
Week of September 14th
The mid-September fashion landscape was defined by an energetic mix of post-Labor Day monochrome statements, runway-to-red-carpet quick turns, and nostalgic rom-com method dressing. Amidst the caffeine-fueled chaos of New York Fashion Week previews, coffee runs, and evening cocktail hours, celebrities offered plenty of inspiration both on and off the calendar.
Selena Gomez demonstrated the enduring appeal of breaking traditional wardrobe rules by stepping out in New York City in a striking, all-white monochromatic ensemble. Proving that white remains a powerhouse choice long after Labor Day, Gomez transitioned seamlessly into high-octane glamour later in the week for the 2027 Emmy Awards. Nominated for her acclaimed work, Gomez walked the red carpet in a custom gold chainmail dress by Louis Vuitton, capturing the evening’s most luxurious metallic trend.
Meanwhile, Kaia Gerber delivered one of the fastest runway-to-red-carpet turnarounds of the season. Attending the Specs Launch Keynote in Beverly Hills, Gerber wore a look from Proenza Schouler’s Spring/Summer 2027 collection, which had debuted on the runway just six days prior. Her ensemble featured a sleek strapless black top accented by an embellished tiger-print panel, paired with a sophisticated black-and-white midi skirt, underscoring the enduring popularity of animal prints across trench coats, accessories, and separates this season.
Bella Hadid kept summer alive in New York City through a series of vibrant, contrasting looks. Embracing warm-weather optimism, Hadid stepped out in a bright orange baby-doll dress paired with contrasting brown boots and a red gingham headscarf. In another notable NYC outing, she opted for a champagne satin and sheer midi dress accessorized with red slingback heels and Prada’s Tessuto Bowling Bag. Continuing her streak of archival fashion moments, Hadid also arrived at a high-profile Chopard event wearing a shimmering chainmail dress sourced directly from Ralph Lauren’s Spring 2008 collection.
Lili Reinhart leaned heavily into early-2000s romantic comedy method dressing while promoting The Love Hypothesis in New York City. For her press appearances, Reinhart wore a vintage pink-and-green Dolce & Gabbana dress featuring intricate lace-up corset sides. For the film’s official NYC premiere, she elevated the aesthetic further in a vintage embellished pink-and-green gown from Elie Saab’s Spring 2004 Haute Couture collection.
The week also saw Anna Van Patten making waves at the Magda Butrym after-party by wearing the brand’s V-neck corset mini dress, styled sharply with black tights and a matching headband. Across the Atlantic in London, Daisy Edgar-Jones offered a practical yet stylish blueprint for fall layering while promoting Sense and Sensibility, pairing a crisp white military jacket with classic blue jeans and white pumps.
Week of September 7th
Earlier in the month, New York Fashion Week brought an influx of high-profile parties, runway presentations, and glittering philanthropic dinners, with celebrities showcasing both emerging collections and timeless tailoring.
Kaia Gerber kicked off the fashion month festivities at the RE/DONE NYFW party, opting for a casual-cool combination of a classic baby tee and straight-leg jeans, elevated with red heels and a zebra-print statement bag. At the 2026 Kering Foundation Caring for Women dinner, Dakota Johnson turned heads in a dramatic black Maison Valentino gown defined by a deep plunging neckline, flowy sleeves, and an expansive train.
Gigi Hadid cemented her status as the ultimate Tommy Hilfiger muse. Fresh from walking the brand’s Spring/Summer 2027 runway show, Hadid departed in casual yet branded off-duty attire, wearing boot-cut jeans and a graphic Tommy Hilfiger T-shirt bearing the message "Better Together."
Emily Ratajkowski embraced vintage romanticism for the Kiko Milano flagship grand opening, wearing a pink satin John Galliano dress adorned with delicate floral details and a coordinated fringed scarf. In New York City, Dua Lipa attended the Bvlgari Serpenti Infinito event wearing a gold-embellished corset top paired with tailored black trousers. She was joined at the event by Anne Hathaway, who continued her reign as a master of maternity style in a flowy lilac chiffon Alexander McQueen gown, and Lisa, who commanded attention in a black lace corseted dress featuring flared sleeves and a high thigh slit.
Week of August 31st
The transition from late August into early September brought notable film premieres and festival debuts, where archival fashion and gothic undertones took center stage.
Joey King turned heads during her promotional appearances, stepping out in a custom blue-and-burgundy satin Rodarte dress accessorized with velvet heels and Mulberry’s Stevie Top Handle bag. For the premiere of Practical Magic 2, King embraced a witchy, theatrical aesthetic in a design by Ilya Migmoon featuring a black lace overlay, a green base, a structured bustier bodice, exaggerated hips, and a fluted skirt.
Zoë Kravitz demonstrated her signature effortless cool during a day out in New York City, styling a black midi slip skirt with a simple black camisole and black ballet flats. Meanwhile, Kendall Jenner made a splash at the Venice Film Festival by diving deep into the Giorgio Armani archives, wearing a sleeveless dress with gold floral detailing from the label’s Fall/Winter 1995 collection. Upon her arrival in Venice, Jenner also debuted an unreleased quilted Chanel weekender bag from the Cruise 2027 collection, paired with an all-white minimalist top-and-pants combination.
Adria Arjona was spotted in New York City wearing an asymmetrical black skirt paired with a cropped, form-fitting leather moto jacket, while Nicole Kidman celebrated the Los Angeles premiere of Practical Magic 2 in 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 offered a rich mix of casual coffee strolls, major fashion events, and high-profile international premieres, highlighting the versatility of celebrity wardrobes.
Zoë Kravitz was photographed on a coffee run in New York City mixing high and low elements, pairing a Barneys baby tee, black biker shorts, and kitten-heeled slides with a leopard-print bag, oval sunglasses, a stretchy headband, and wired headphones. In another outing, she showcased the power of a well-styled white T-shirt, matching a cropped baby tee with kick-flare jeans and black suede block-heeled ballet flats.
Nicole Kidman continued her international press tour for Practical Magic 2 in London, choosing a custom sequined and corseted Chanel dress featuring a high thigh slit and pearl chains that created an elegant off-the-shoulder effect. Joey King also made a splash in London, bringing the naked dress trend to the forefront during a photocall in a black floral lace two-piece set from Miu Miu’s Spring 2026 collection, before shifting to a custom, garden-fairy-inspired sheer yellow gown adorned with floral details for the premiere.
Celine Dion made a triumphant return to Paris ahead of her first concert in six years, wearing a classic double-breasted trench coat with high-low ruffled side details. Rihanna made headlines for her innovative dinner style in Paris by championing a denim skirt hybrid—pairing standard jeans with a floor-length denim panel secured to one side. Kaia Gerber kept her US Open attire sophisticated and understated in a form-fitting black midi dress reminiscent of 1990s supermodel style, while Sombr prompted widespread appreciation for classic basics with a simple red T-shirt.
Week of August 18th
Mid-August fashion highlights centered on elevated loungewear, luxury accessories, and boundary-pushing textures.
Rihanna made a strong case for the elevated tracksuit by stepping out in an orange velour Chloé set, accessorized with strappy snakeskin heeled sandals and oversized aviator sunglasses. A$AP Rocky continued to champion the man bag trend as a signal of personal style, stepping out in head-to-toe Chanel that included blue jeans, a white button-down shirt, a gray plaid jacket from the Fall 2026 collection, and a burgundy Maxi Flap bag.
Hailey Bieber revisited the lingerie-as-outerwear trend for a sushi dinner, wearing a vintage yellow Dolce & Gabbana lace-trimmed camisole paired with black trousers, strappy sandals, and a zig-zag headband. Charlotte Lawrence embraced the sheer trend at a MAC event with a black crocheted skirt-and-top set, while Margaret Qualley attended the premiere of The Dog Stars wearing Chanel’s much-discussed viral naked sandals paired with a black fringed dress from the Resort 2027 collection. Dua Lipa also leaned into relaxed vacation style, co-signing the balloon pant trend with an eyelet-detailed boho pair, a lacey white tank top, and an oversized Chanel raffia bag.
Week of August 11th
Festival stages and birthday celebrations marked the second week of August, blending music culture with high fashion.
Zara Larsson headlined the Way Out West music festival in Gothenburg, Sweden, performing in a striped pink-and-blue sequined crop top and micro denim shorts. In Hollywood, Gabbriette attended a MAC event putting a gothic twist on the babydoll dress trend, wearing a little black dress with lace trim and rosette details, completed with vintage feather-adorned John Galliano heels.
Anne Hathaway continued showcasing her maternity style in Los Angeles, wearing a custom ruffled LEIN Alexandra top and tailored black trousers. Dua Lipa paired a Helsa lace midi dress with brown Nike sneakers and a red bandana for a breezy summer aesthetic, while Kylie Jenner celebrated her 29th birthday with a Princess Kitty-themed party, wearing a bright pink latex dress, a feather boa, and feather-trimmed heels.
Week of August 4th
Early August street style and press events highlighted relaxed tailoring and striking red-carpet silhouettes.
Hailey Bieber kept her Los Angeles dinner date look simple and effortless, pairing baggy white low-rise jeans with black flip-flops and a long-sleeved black crop top. In Seoul, Charlize Theron embraced theatrical layering at a press event for The Odyssey, wearing a blue-and-white striped dress beneath a transparent knee-length raincoat-style skirt, styled with black leather opera gloves and polka-dot tights.
Monica Barbaro offered a fresh take on modern office wear while promoting One Night Only in New York City, opting for a bib-style tuxedo shirt in place of a traditional solid button-down. Joey King wore Kim Shui’s apricot silk Akdeniz Corset Dress with a central skirt slit for a Los Angeles screening of Practical Magic, while Dua Lipa championed the fringe trend at the New York premiere of One Night Only in a custom black Ferragamo gown featuring a plunging halter neckline and dramatic waist fringe. Ella Rubin appeared on The Today Show in a white shift dress paired with Khaite Marcy Glove Pumps, and Inde Navarrette wore an off-the-shoulder Salih Balta dress with a corseted floral lace bodice at Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood event.
Week of July 27th
Late July brought major press tour milestones for films like The Shards and Spider-Man: Brand New Day, alongside high-profile comic convention appearances.
Kaia Gerber’s promotional tour for The Shards delivered multiple standout looks, including a red knit maxi dress from Alaïa’s Fall 2026 collection paired with black thong sandals in New York City. She followed this with Norma Kamali’s Invisible Fishtail Gown, styled with Tom Ford sunglasses and a white scarf draped over her shoulders, before heading to London where she wore a ruffled sheer black maxi dress.
Zendaya and stylist Law Roach continued their iconic red-carpet partnership at the London premiere of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, where Zendaya wore a white gown featuring gold beaded shoulder details from Tamara Ralph’s Fall 2026 couture collection. Karlie Kloss opted for an aquamarine vintage Dolce & Gabbana skirt suit to promote her children’s book Spaghetti Code, while Hunter Schafer embraced colormaxxing at Comic-Con in a yellow sheer organza button-down top over a red bodysuit, paired with brown nylon shorts and orange tights from Marc Jacob’s Spring/Summer 2027 collection.
Anok Yai stepped out in New York City wearing a naked top paired with cargo capris and a sequined belt. Emmy Rossum chose a fitted black-and-white polka-dot midi dress for an appearance on Good Morning America, and Nicole Kidman attended the season three premiere of Lioness in a 1920s-inspired embellished ivory design paired with white trousers from Maria Grazia Chiuri’s debut couture collection for Fendi.
Week of July 20th
Mid-to-late July street style in New York City and international fan events showcased contrasting footwear choices and bold color pairings.
Dua Lipa demonstrated that boots have a place in summer wardrobes, leaving Electric Lady Studios in a black-and-white polka-dot halter dress, a Yankees cap, and black heeled boots, later switching to a casual outfit featuring a red bandana, red jacket, baggy jeans, and moto boots. Tracee Ellis Ross leaned into vibrant colormaxxing by pairing green leather monogrammed Loewe trousers with red Loewe pumps during a New York press day.
Teyana Taylor attended the 72 Hours premiere in New York wearing a tailored Saint Laurent Bermuda short suit paired with jelly pumps, and later wore a plunging brown body-con dress to an after-party at Zero Bond. Zendaya continued her global press tour for Spider-Man: Brand New Day with a white Versace couture gown featuring black webbed detailing in Shanghai, followed by an Ashi Studio black couture dress with web-like embellishments and fringe at a fan event in Mexico City. Hailey Bieber celebrated at her husband’s World Cup after-party wearing a vintage John Galliano slip dress from Dior’s Fall/Winter 2005 collection, styled with trending thong heels, while Kendall Jenner showcased a streamlined athletic look in head-to-toe Adidas.
Week of July 13th
Mid-July saw an eclectic mix of television press tours, awards shows, and mythologically inspired film premieres.
Anya Taylor-Joy leaned heavily into the colormaxxing trend while promoting her miniseries Lucky in New York City, pairing a bright violet bra top with an orange skirt, a green cardigan, and yellow peep-toe heels. For another press appearance, she channeled 1920s old Hollywood glamour in a drop-waist Ferragamo Cruise 2027 gown with gold panels and a deep V-neckline.
Zendaya continued her run of goddess-level looks for The Odyssey press tour, wearing a white strapless gown by Matières Fécales complete with feathered wings at the New York City premiere. Tyla served Y2K inspiration in a white bra top and Gucci denim midi skirt, while Jordyn Woods attended the ESPY Awards in a gold Oscar de la Renta gown entirely covered in draped chains. Lupita Nyong’o paid homage to Greek mythology at The Odyssey premiere in a gold Christian Cowan dress with a structured corset, and Anne Hathaway wore a custom champagne Prada dress with a crystallized bodice and full skirt. Kerry Washington rounded out the week in a golden, strapless Oscar de la Renta dress featuring scalloped and fringed embroidery at the opening night of The Whoopi Monologues.
Week of July 6th
Early July fashion highlights were anchored by Paris Haute Couture Week and major sporting events like Wimbledon.
Sabrina Carpenter attended the Dior Haute Couture show in Paris wearing a white lace-overlay dress with a thigh slit, paired with Dior bow-heeled slingback sandals and the Dioramour Lady D-Joy Micro Bag. Zendaya debuted two major couture looks for The Odyssey, wearing a custom white Louis Vuitton cut-out gown with ruffled sleeves and lace details, followed by Daniel Roseberry’s white molded bodice and shimmery skirt from Schiaparelli’s Fall 2026 couture collection in London.
Elle Fanning attended Wimbledon in a color-blocked shirt dress featuring panels of yellow, pink, blue, and white, while Gigi Hadid stepped out in Paris wearing a slouchy white tank top, lace-trimmed lingerie-inspired capris, and black ballet flats. Anya Taylor-Joy promoted Lucky in London wearing a crinkly white FFORME slip dress with strappy white sandals.
Alexa Demie made waves in Paris during fashion week by wearing a Chanel Spring 2026 Haute Couture mini slip dress embroidered with colorful mushrooms, later sitting front row at the brand’s presentation in a slinky black maxi dress with a halter neckline and floral brooch. Cardi B closed out the couture shows at Rahul Mishra’s presentation in a sculptural white look featuring intricate beading, a draped skirt, and embellished off-the-shoulder straps.
