Navigating transitional weather can test even the most dedicated fashion enthusiasts, particularly in cities like New York, where weekly forecasts swing wildly between crisp autumn chills and lingering 73-degree summer afternoons. One day calls for heavy coats and structured layers, while the next prompts a return to lightweight baby tees and breezy slip skirts. This meteorological whiplash often leaves wardrobes in a state of flux, making it difficult to firmly establish a seasonal uniform.
As always, style followers continue to look to the world’s leading celebrities for cues on how to bridge the gap between reliable basics and maximalist, statement-making pieces. Recent weeks have delivered a masterclass in seasonal dressing, proving that leather skirts remain an endlessly versatile staple well into the cooler months, that the old rule about packing away white clothes after Labor Day is meant to be broken, and that combining a casual baseball cap with a long coat and a cozy scarf creates the ultimate high-low winter commute look. Most refreshingly, a-listers have once again demonstrated that repeating outfits and consciously rewearing treasured pieces is not just practical for everyday wardrobes, but the ultimate marker of effortless personal style.
Here is a look at the standout celebrity ensembles that defined the style conversation over the past several weeks.
Week of October 5th
The autumn season truly set in during the first full week of October, prompting stars to lean heavily into rich textures, luxurious outerwear, and clever wardrobe revivals.
Celine Dion officially inaugurated fur coat season during an outing in a rich brown belted jacket featuring a high, cozy neckline that offered both elegance and practical warmth. Meanwhile, in London, Ellie Goulding underscored the enduring appeal of the leather skirt by styling a midi-length iteration alongside a light pink pinstriped button-up shirt, striking a balance between edgy texture and tailored polish.
For a night out in New York City, singer Tate McRae made a compelling case for the mini slip dress. Arriving at the Manhattan hotspot Chez Margaux, McRae paired a sleek little silver dress with delicate strappy heeled sandals and a structured Saint Laurent clutch. On the red carpet, Daisy Edgar-Jones delivered a masterclass in vintage curation at the Los Angeles premiere of Sense and Sensibility, stepping out in a rare Chloé by Stella McCartney corset and maxi skirt set from the Spring/Summer 1999 archives.
Keeping a low, comfortable profile on the streets of New York, Jennifer Lawrence embraced peak commuter chic. She wrapped up in a long black coat, a protective scarf, dark sunglasses, and a classic baseball cap, showing how to navigate the city anonymously without sacrificing polish. Over in Paris, Soo Joo Park kept her palette refreshingly neutral for the AJE show, opting for a cream-colored high-neck top paired with crisp white trousers.
Perhaps the most notable style statement of the week came from Zendaya at the Louis Vuitton show in Paris. The multi-hyphenate star championed sustainable fashion by making a definitive case for outfit repeating. Zendaya rewore the striking white ruffled jacket she had previously debuted at the Paris premiere of The Odyssey, completely transforming its vibe by pairing it with casual denim jeans and a simple white tank top.
Week of September 28th
As the international fashion month calendar reached its peak in Paris, celebrities flooded the French capital with a mix of runway-adjacent glamour and off-duty inspiration.
Nara Smith turned heads at Clarins’ star-studded Paris Fashion Week dinner, wearing a sleek black velvet gown featuring a dramatic side slit. Meanwhile, Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi stepped out for a rare date night in Paris, solidifying their status as one of the fashion world’s most coordinated modern couples. At a separate Tiffany & Co. event, Greta Lee showcased minimalist precision in a sharp shirt-and-skirt combination designed by Simone Bellotti for Jil Sander.
Celine Dion continued her formidable style streak on the Parisian streets, wearing an olive-green croc-embossed leather jacket and matching skirt set straight from Ferragamo’s Spring/Summer 2027 collection. Tate McRae also made her presence felt in Paris, opting for an edgy pairing of black leather pants and a sheer black lace tank top for an evening out.
Pop star Rosalía offered a glimpse of her personal style via a hotel mirror selfie, modeling look four from Jonathan Anderson’s Spring/Summer 2027 collection. Over at the Chloé Spring/Summer 2027 show, Cynthia Erivo leaned heavily into maximalism, layering a blue jacket with exaggerated puffy shoulders over complex knits, stacked necklaces, and a long, tiered black maxi skirt.
Iris Law kept things effortlessly casual for a Parisian stroll, mixing baggy camouflage trousers with a relaxed white long-sleeve T-shirt, brown satin ballet flats, and Chanel’s coveted 22 Hobo Bag. Rounding out the week’s premieres, Florence Pugh arrived at the New York City screening of East of Eden in a custom Vivienne Westwood creation that featured an embellished chartreuse skirt, a gunmetal silk mermaid silhouette, and a voluminous, puffy-shouldered shrug.
Week of September 21st
The transitional weeks of late September brought a flurry of milestone events, weddings, and press tours that pushed tailoring and archival fashion to the forefront.
Karlie Kloss was spotted navigating New York City in FFORME’s cream-colored Juane Dress, an architectural piece distinguished by an asymmetric silhouette and delicate frayed hem detailing. In Tuscany, Dove Cameron and Damiano David celebrated their wedding, with Cameron breaking traditional bridal molds by wearing a custom Giorgio Armani white wedding suit that immediately entered the hall of fame for sartorial bridal wear.
Milan played host to Camila Morrone, who departed her hotel in a lace-trimmed, lingerie-inspired little black dress layered with sheer black tights, classic black pumps, and a voluminous luxury fur coat. Daisy Edgar-Jones continued her robust promotional tour for Sense and Sensibility, stopping in Berlin to pull a silky, shoulder-embellished gown from Armani Privé’s Spring 2005 archives, before later stepping out of BBC Studios in London wearing 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, wrapping herself in an oversized white fur coat worn over monogrammed Gucci tights. Florence Pugh was similarly spotted leaving BBC Studios in London, trading theatrical gowns for high-waisted pinstriped Vivienne Westwood trousers and a contrasting striped button-down shirt.
Celine Dion favored understated architectural elegance in Paris, stepping out of her hotel in an asymmetric draped black dress by Balenciaga. Rihanna opted for classic Parisian chic after a dinner in the city, wearing Dior’s impeccably tailored black wool and silk bar jacket complete with ruched satin trim. Sienna Miller officially welcomed leather jacket season by stepping out in Balmain’s highly structured Leather Fitted Peplum Jacket, anchored by tailored black pants and strappy sandal heels.
Week of September 14th
Mid-September brought a wave of high-profile television events and cinematic milestones, highlighted by major red-carpet appearances in New York City and Los Angeles.
Selena Gomez provided a timely reminder that white garments belong in the wardrobe long after Labor Day, stepping out in New York wearing an immaculate monochrome white ensemble. Days later, Gomez attended the Emmys as a nominee, dazzling in a custom gold chainmail dress crafted by Louis Vuitton.
Kaia Gerber offered an immediate translation of the runway to the real world, attending the Specs Launch Keynote in Beverly Hills wearing a strapless black top with an embellished tiger print panel and a midi skirt from Proenza Schouler’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, which had debuted just six days prior.
Bella Hadid proved that summer spirits linger far into the autumn transition, stepping out in New York wearing a vibrant orange baby-doll dress paired with brown boots and a red gingham headscarf. In subsequent outings, Hadid paired a champagne satin and sheer midi dress with red slingback heels and a Prada Tessuto Bowling Bag, before arriving at a New York Chopard event in a sparkling chainmail dress pulled straight from Ralph Lauren’s Spring 2008 archives.
Lili Reinhart championed romantic vintage aesthetics while promoting The Love Hypothesis in New York, wearing a pink-and-green Dolce & Gabbana dress featuring lace-up corset sides, followed by an embellished Elie Saab Spring 2004 Haute Couture gown for the official premiere. Anna Van Patten celebrated at the Magda Butrym after-party in the label’s V-neck cream corset mini dress, styled simply with black tights and a matching headband. Daisy Edgar-Jones rounded out her promotional circuit by pairing a sharp white military jacket with classic blue jeans and white pumps for her London appearances.
Week of September 7th
As New York Fashion Week officially commenced, the city’s streets turned into an open-air runway, flooded with models, actors, and musicians hopping between major shows and exclusive late-night parties.
Kaia Gerber kicked off the festivities at the RE/DONE New York Fashion Week party, keeping her look grounded in a classic baby tee, straight-leg denim, red heels, and a zebra-print bag. Dakota Johnson delivered high glamour for the Kering Foundation Caring for Women dinner, wearing a black Maison Valentino gown featuring a plunging neckline, flowing sleeves, and a sweeping train.
Gigi Hadid proved her brand loyalty both on and off the runway, stepping out immediately after walking in the Tommy Hilfiger Spring/Summer 2027 show wearing boot-cut jeans and a graphic T-shirt bearing the phrase "Better Together." Emily Ratajkowski opted for vintage John Galliano at the Kiko Milano flagship opening, wearing a pink satin slip dress decorated with floral motifs and a coordinated fringed scarf.
A constellation of stars gathered for the Bvlgari Serpenti Infinito event in New York City. Dua Lipa arrived in a gold-embellished corset top paired with black trousers; Anne Hathaway reaffirmed her status as a pioneer of maternity style by wearing a flowing lilac chiffon Alexander McQueen gown; and Blackpink’s Lisa commanded attention in a black lace corseted dress featuring flared sleeves and a dramatic thigh slit.
Week of August 31st
Late August brought a cinematic energy to the style landscape, anchored by festival debuts in Venice and major film premieres.
Joey King made waves in a custom blue and burgundy satin Rodarte dress accessorized with velvet heels and Mulberry’s Stevie Top Handle bag, later pivoting to a gothic-inspired Ilya Migmoon look for the Practical Magic 2 premiere featuring a black lace overlay, a green base, a bustier bodice, and a fluted skirt. Zoë Kravitz embodied effortless cool during a daytime stroll in New York, wearing a classic black midi slip slip-skirt, a matching black camisole, and flat black ballet flats.
Kendall Jenner traveled to the Venice Film Festival, turning to the archives of Giorgio Armani for her debut by wearing a sleeveless dress with gold floral detailing from the house’s Fall/Winter 1995 collection. Earlier, upon arriving in Venice, Jenner kept her travel look minimalist in an all-white top-and-pants combination, accented by an unreleased quilted Chanel weekender from the Cruise 2027 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 made her red-carpet mark at the Practical Magic 2 Los Angeles premiere in a sheer black lace Versace dress with an asymmetrical silhouette and matching choker—marking Pieter Mulier’s debut design as the brand’s newly appointed creative director.
Week of August 24th
The final full week of August saw celebrities balancing late-summer heat with early preparations for autumn layering.
Zoë Kravitz leaned into casual streetwear during a New York coffee run, pairing a Barneys baby tee, black biker shorts, and kitten-heel slides with a leopard-print bag, oval sunglasses, and wired headphones. In a separate outing, she highlighted the enduring power of a simple white t-shirt by styling a cropped baby tee with kick-flare jeans and black suede block-heeled ballet flats.
Nicole Kidman continued her high-fashion run in London for the Practical Magic 2 premiere, choosing a custom sequined and corseted Chanel gown featuring a daring thigh slit and pearl chains that created an off-the-shoulder effect. Joey King brought the naked dress trend to London as well, first posing in a black floral lace Miu Miu two-piece set before opting for a custom, completely sheer yellow garden-fairy gown adorned with floral details for the premiere.
Celine Dion made a triumphant return to Paris, stepping out in a double-breasted trench coat with high-low ruffled side details ahead of her first concert in six years. Rihanna offered an avant-garde take on denim during a Parisian dinner, wearing a hybrid skirt-jean creation featuring a floor-length panel secured to one side of traditional denim. Kaia Gerber kept her look understated at the US Open, wearing a form-fitting black midi dress reminiscent of her mother Cindy Crawford’s iconic 1990s wardrobe.
Week of August 18th
Mid-August street style highlighted the elevated tracksuit, luxury accessories, and early vacation wear.
Rihanna made a strong case for elevating leisurewear by pairing an orange velour Chloé tracksuit with strappy snakeskin heeled sandals and oversized aviator sunglasses. A$AP Rocky continued to champion the men’s handbag trend as a signal of personal style, stepping out in head-to-toe Chanel that included blue jeans, a white button-down, a gray plaid jacket from the Fall 2026 collection, and a burgundy Maxi Flap bag.
Hailey Bieber revived interest in lingerie-inspired outerwear, grabbing sushi in a vintage bright yellow Dolce & Gabbana lace-trimmed camisole paired with black trousers, strappy heels, and a zig-zag headband. Charlotte Lawrence embraced the sheer two-piece set trend at a MAC event, wearing a black crocheted skirt and top combination. Margaret Qualley leaned into footwear discourse at a film premiere, stepping out in Chanel’s viral, internet-dividing naked sandals paired with a black fringed dress from the Resort 2027 collection.
Week of August 11th
The second week of August captured festival season energy and summer birthday celebrations.
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 in a gothic-inspired little black dress featuring lace trim, a rosette detail, and vintage feather-adorned John Galliano heels.
Anne Hathaway continued to showcase her approach to maternity dressing in Los Angeles, wearing a custom ruffled LEIN Alexandra top paired with sleek black trousers. Kylie Jenner celebrated her 29th birthday with a Princess Kitty-themed party, marking the occasion in a bright pink latex dress accessorized with a matching feather boa and feathered heels.
