As Fashion Month draws to its grand close in Paris, the fashion world has spent the past several weeks captivated by a dazzling rotation of Spring and Summer collections, unforgettable street style moments, and high-profile celebrity sightings. From the historic fashion houses of Milan and Paris to red-carpet premieres in New York City and Los Angeles, celebrities and their styling teams have delivered an eclectic masterclass in wardrobe curation. The recent weeks have highlighted a dynamic interplay between sleek minimalism and bold, maximalist expression, proving that contemporary fashion truly offers a time and place for both aesthetic extremes.
Among the myriad style statements captured across global fashion capitals, a few pairings and individuals have undeniably dominated the cultural conversation. Most notably, Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi have cemented their status as fashion’s favorite couple, turning heads during a night out in Paris with coordinated looks that championed the enduring chic of sleek minimalism. On the opposite end of the stylistic spectrum, stars such as Rosalía, Florence Pugh, and Cynthia Erivo embraced vibrant color palettes, complex textures, and dramatic architectural shapes, generating moments of pure sartorial joy that defined the international presentation weeks.
Week of September 28th
The final stretch of Fashion Month brought a flurry of high-profile events across Europe and the United States, showcasing a balanced mix of subdued elegance and theatrical design.
Nara Smith made a striking appearance at Clarins’ star-studded Paris Fashion Week dinner, choosing a sleek black velvet gown featuring a dramatic side slit that offered a masterclass in classic eveningwear. Meanwhile, Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi continued to capture public attention during their Parisian date nights, effortlessly making a strong case as the most fashionable celebrity couple of the current circuit through their restrained yet impactful wardrobe choices.
At a Tiffany & Co. event in Paris, Greta Lee stepped out in a sophisticated shirt-and-skirt pairing designed by Simone Bellotti for Jil Sander, continuing her streak of intellectually engaging red-carpet choices. Celine Dion, a perennial fixture of Parisian style, was spotted navigating the city streets in an olive green crocodile-embossed leather jacket and matching skirt set, sourced directly from Ferragamo’s Spring and Summer collection.
Tate McRae opted for a rock-and-roll-inspired aesthetic for her night out in Paris, pairing classic black leather pants with a sheer black lace tank top. In a similar display of international presence, Rosalía offered fans a glimpse of her runway affinity by posing for a mirror selfie in her Paris hotel room wearing Look 4 from Jonathan Anderson’s Spring and Summer collection.
Maximalism found a steadfast champion in Cynthia Erivo, who arrived at Chloé’s Spring and Summer show draped in a blue jacket with exaggerated puffy shoulders, layered knits, stacked necklaces, and a long, tiered black maxi skirt. Iris Law kept things characteristically effortless for a Parisian stroll, combining baggy camouflage pants with a relaxed white long-sleeve T-shirt, brown satin ballet flats, and Chanel’s iconic 22 Hobo Bag. Back in New York City, Florence Pugh commanded attention at the premiere of East of Eden, wearing a custom Vivienne Westwood creation featuring an embellished chartreuse skirt, a gunmetal silk mermaid-silhouette underlayer, and a voluminous, puffy-shouldered shrug.
Week of September 21st
Earlier in September, the fashion circuit offered an equally compelling array of red-carpet premieres, international nuptials, and front-row appearances.
Karlie Kloss was spotted navigating New York City in FFORME’s cream-colored Juane Dress, an architectural piece distinguished by its asymmetric silhouette and frayed hem detailing. In Tuscany, Dove Cameron and Damiano David celebrated their wedding, with Cameron offering a modern bridal masterclass by wearing a custom Giorgio Armani wedding suit that redefined traditional nuptial attire.
In Milan, Camila Morrone departed her hotel in a lingerie-inspired little black dress trimmed with delicate lace, completed by sheer black tights, classic black pumps, and a voluminous luxury fur coat. Daisy Edgar-Jones embraced archival fashion for the Berlin premiere of Sense and Sensibility, selecting a silky gown with embellished shoulder details from Armani Privé’s Spring 2005 collection. The actress was later spotted leaving BBC Studios in Chloé’s lace-trimmed bodysuit and matching draped skirt from the Spring and Summer collection.
Cardi B brought high drama to the Gucci show in Milan, stepping out in an oversized, theatrical white fur coat layered over monogrammed Gucci tights. Florence Pugh also made waves outside BBC Studios, favoring high-waisted pinstriped Vivienne Westwood trousers paired with a contrasting striped button-down shirt. Celine Dion turned heads in Paris wearing an asymmetric draped black dress by Balenciaga, while Rihanna was captured leaving a Milan dinner in Dior’s tailored black wool and silk bar jacket, accentuated by ruched satin trim. Sienna Miller officially ushered in leather jacket season, making a case for hyper-structured outerwear in Balmain’s Lambskin Signature Peplum Jacket, styled alongside tailored black pants and strappy sandal heels.
Week of September 14th
The mid-September calendar was highlighted by the Emmy Awards and ongoing international press tours, yielding a series of unforgettable style moments.
Selena Gomez provided a seasonal reminder to defy outdated fashion rules by stepping out in New York City in a monochromatic white ensemble, before transitioning to a custom gold chainmail dress by Louis Vuitton for the Emmy Awards, where she earned a nomination. Kaia Gerber attended the Specs Launch Keynote in Beverly Hills wearing a look from Proenza Schouler’s Spring and Summer collection just days after its runway debut, pairing a strapless black top featuring an embellished tiger-print panel with a black-and-white midi skirt.
Bella Hadid showcased a range of diverse aesthetics throughout New York City, stepping out in a vibrant orange babydoll dress paired with brown boots and a red gingham headscarf, a champagne satin and sheer midi dress accessorized with red slingback heels and Prada’s Tessuto Bowling Bag, and a historic chainmail dress from Ralph Lauren’s Spring 2008 collection for a Chopard event. Lili Reinhart promoted The Love Hypothesis in New York City by embracing vintage romance, wearing a pink and green Dolce & Gabbana dress with lace-up corset sides during daytime appearances, and later choosing an embellished vintage pink and green gown from Elie Saab’s Spring 2004 Haute Couture collection for the official premiere.
Anna Van Patten celebrated at a Magda Butrym after-party in the brand’s V-neck corset mini dress, styled with black tights and a matching headband. Meanwhile, Daisy Edgar-Jones promoted Sense and Sensibility in London by pairing a crisp white military jacket with classic blue jeans and white pumps.
Week of September 7th
As New York Fashion Week officially commenced, the city became a revolving door of top-tier celebrity style.
Kaia Gerber celebrated the RE/DONE New York Fashion Week party in a classic baby tee and straight-leg jeans, accessorized with red heels and a zebra-print bag. Dakota Johnson delivered high-drama at the Kering Foundation Caring for Women dinner in a black Maison Valentino gown featuring a plunging neckline, flowy sleeves, and an expansive train. Gigi Hadid demonstrated her affinity for Tommy Hilfiger both on and off the runway, departing the house’s Spring and Summer show in boot-cut jeans and a graphic T-shirt bearing the message "Better Together."
Emily Ratajkowski attended the Kiko Milano flagship grand opening in a vintage pink satin John Galliano dress adorned with floral details and a coordinated fringed scarf. At the Bvlgari Serpenti Infinito event in New York City, Dua Lipa wore a gold-embossed corset top with black trousers, while Anne Hathaway reinforced her status as a style icon of pregnancy dressing in a flowy lilac chiffon Alexander McQueen gown. Lisa rounded out the event’s heavy-hitting guest list in a black lace corseted dress featuring flared sleeves and a dramatic thigh slit.
Week of August 31st and August 24th
Moving back into late August, the cultural calendar featured major cinematic premieres and early autumn transitional dressing.
Joey King made multiple memorable appearances, stepping out in a custom blue and burgundy satin Rodarte dress accessorized with Mulberry’s Stevie Top Handle bag, and later wearing an avant-garde look by Ilya Migmoon for the Practical Magic 2 premiere that featured a black lace overlay, a green base, a bustier bodice, exaggerated hips, and a fluted skirt. Zoë Kravitz embodied effortless cool during an NYC outing in a black midi slip skirt, black camisole, and black ballet flats.
Kendall Jenner made her Venice Film Festival debut by diving into the Giorgio Armani archives, wearing a sleeveless dress with gold floral detailing from the brand’s Fall/Winter 1995 collection. Upon her arrival in Venice, she showcased an all-white top-and-pants combination paired with an unreleased quilted Chanel weekender from the Cruise collection. 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 premiered Practical Magic 2 in Los Angeles wearing a sheer black lace Versace dress with an asymmetrical silhouette, marking Pieter Mulier’s debut design as the newly appointed creative director of Versace.
Earlier in August, Kravitz continued her minimalist street style streak on coffee runs in New York City, pairing a baby tee and biker shorts with kitten heels, or styling a cropped white baby tee with kick-flare jeans and black suede block-heeled ballet flats. Nicole Kidman turned heads in London for the Practical Magic 2 premiere in a custom sequined, corseted Chanel dress featuring a thigh slit and pearl chains that created an off-the-shoulder effect. Joey King brought the naked dress trend to London via Miu Me-inspired sheer lace two-piece sets and custom garden-fairy gowns.
Celine Dion arrived in Paris ahead of a historic concert run wearing a double-breasted trench coat with high-low ruffled side details. Rihanna debuted a hybrid denim skirt featuring a floor-length panel secured to a pair of classic jeans during a dinner outing in Paris, while Kaia Gerber attended the US Open in a form-fitting black midi dress evocative of 1990s supermodel minimalism.
Mid-August Highlights
Rihanna made a strong case for elevated 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 as a signal of personal style, stepping out in head-to-toe Chanel that paired blue jeans, a white button-down shirt, a gray plaid jacket from the Fall collection, and a burgundy Maxi Flap bag.
Hailey Bieber revived interest in lingerie-as-outerwear, stepping out for sushi in a vintage bright yellow Dolce & Gabbana lace-trimmed camisole matched with black trousers and strappy heeled sandals. Charlotte Lawrence opted for a sheer crocheted black two-piece set, and Margaret Qualley attended a film premiere wearing Chanel’s much-discussed viral sandals alongside a fringed dress from the Resort collection.
As the summer season transitioned into autumn, musicians, actors, and models alike continued to push stylistic boundaries across festivals, press tours, and red carpets, leaving an indelible mark on the trajectory of contemporary fashion.
