Taking Runway Style To The Streets
With paparazzi potentially lurking behind every corner, celebs can't just throw on any old pair of sweats when they want to get their steps in. Even in the most basic of outfits, celebrities use high-quality basics combined with pristine tailoring for unforgettable looks. From high-concept to comfy chic, these 20 celebrities turn every morning walk into a catwalk.
1. Elle Fanning
A star since childhood, Elle Fanning is an old hand at turning effortless looks. While her red carpet looks are soft and girly, her street style is all about quiet luxury. Fanning is known for her minimalist, French-inspired style featuring cropped trousers, neutral colors, and button-ups.
2. Lily Collins
As the titular character in Emily in Paris, Lily Collins wears some pretty avant-garde pieces. On the streets, Collins leans towards darker and moodier pieces. Our favorite look of hers was a matchy-matchy look with husband Charlie McDowell on vacation in—where else?—Paris.
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3. Hailey Bieber
The face of clean girl beauty, Hailey Bieber takes an unsurprisingly minimal approach to street style. Trench coats, sunglasses, and loafers are this beauty mogul's bread and butter. What we love about her style is how approachable it is, many of her mainstay pieces can be easily duped for a fraction of the price.
4. Zoë Kravitz
As the thermometer starts to dip lower, we head into fall—better known as Zoë Kravitz season. A risk-taker on the red carpet, Kravitz' street style takes on a more relaxed edge. Her most iconic looks feature small sunglasses, straight-leg pants, and pointy-toed heels.
5. Bella Hadid
Even off runway duty, Bella Hadid is simply incapable of not turning a look. One of the most exciting supermodels of the 2020s, Hadid is a street style chameleon. However, if we had to nail down a few of her wardrobe staples, we'd highlight tall boots, knee skirts, and funky pants.
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6. Tracee Ellis Ross
The daughter of one of the most stylish women to have ever lived, Tracee Ellis Ross has fashion in her veins. In contrast to a lot of the women on this list, Ross's style—whether for red carpets or sidewalks—is maximalist. The way Ross plays with color, texture, and silhouettes make for a masterclass in fashion.
7. Julia Roberts
An icon since the late '80s, Julia Roberts is known for her chic, menswear-inspired style. Roberts is no stranger to a suit, though she's been playing with pant length (and size) recently. We only wish she's bring back those gorgeous curls!
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8. Alexa Chung
One of the great tastemakers of the 21st century, we have Alexa Chung to thank for popularizing countless trends. A lob with overgrown fringe? Alexa Chung. Teddy coats? Alexa Chung. She was doing French girl style before Emily even heard of Paris.
9. Rihanna
Rihanna's style thrives in contrast—gowns with bomber jackets, couture coats with ripped jeans, fuzzy hats with everything. While a lot of stars rely on trends and stylists to fill out their closets (and there's nothing wrong with that), Rihanna is one star who has personal style in spades. Everything she wears drips with personality.
10. Blake Lively
The queen of the Upper East Side, Blake Lively must have been taking notes on the set of Gossip Girl. Lively's style goes for high-class boho with flowing skirts and kitten heels. She's also been a proponent of method dressing both on and off carpets.
11. Zendaya
Zendaya is a fashionable force of nature. The queen of red carpet method dressing takes things a little more casual when she's not the star of the show. This isn't to say that she's incapable of pulling out a masterclass of tonal dressing or Old Hollywood glam, but she's just as likely to be spotted in jeans and sneakers. We love that for her.
12. Simone Ashley
A modern day Helen of Troy, Simone Ashley skyrocketed to fame after her role on Bridgerton. When she isn't rocking Kate Sharma's jewel-toned brocade gowns, this starlet tends to gravitate towards chunky Gen Z shoes, short hemlines, and loooong jackets.
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13. Heidi Klum
Every flat surface is a runway for supermodel Heidi Klum. Klum is known for her daring runway looks and elaborate Halloween costumes, though we think her casual style deserves some credit too. While Klum tends to go all out, our favorite looks are her more understated looks, with her confidence elevating casual color-blocking.
14. Charli XCX
The icon behind Brat Summer, Charli XCX's street style works against all odds. We don't mean that as a put-down; the East London hyperpop queen often wears looks that could look messy or clashing, but her party-girl attitude pulls everything together. So Julia.
15. Kim Kardashian
A polarizing figure to say the least, Kim Kardashian knows how to set trends. Recently, the reality star has been rocking the jellyfish trend of big, billowing tops over microscopic bottoms. Another recurring trend is her built-in pants and shoes, or, pantashoes.
16. Emily Ratajkowski
If you dress like Emily Ratajkowski, every walk can be a hot girl walk. To be honest we're not sure how to describe her style, which has taken a leap from avant-garde to athleisure recently. Whatever she's doing, she knows how to dress her body type.
17. Gigi Hadid
It seems unfair to praise one Hadid sister and not the other; luckily, Gigi is just as trendy as her little sister. As a model, Hadid may be a blank canvas for designers, but on her own, she goes for eclectic and funky looks. Hadid is just as comfy in a basic white tee and jeans as she is in an ultra-chic color-blocked ensemble.
18. Selena Gomez
As Mabel in Only Murders in the Building, Selena Gomez is one of the most stylish people on TV; off-screen, she's just as stylish. Gomez has a style that's both trendy yet approachable in a classically preppy way. She rocks jeans and knitwear like it's nobody's business.
19. Lucy Hale
Pretty Little Liars star Lucy Hale may not be the first name you think of when you hear the words "street style", but her outfits speak for themselves. Hale definitely falls on the more comfortable side of the spectrum, featuring tailored tees and straight leg jeans. These simple pieces are elevated through expert tailoring and styling—we see that French tuck!
20. Demi Moore
Whether she's rocking smart suits or slinky dresses, Demi Moore is always one to watch. Moore's favorite accessories are thick-rimmed glasses and her long, beautiful hair. However our favorite accessory has to be her adorable chihuahua, Pilaf!
