2018’s Best Dressed: Off-duty experts
They may rule the runways and rock the red carpet, but these multitaskers are the queens of downtime dressing, too. Here are the most stylish off-duty looks of the year…
Erika Boldrin
“Jeans, sweaters and good shoes are the key elements of my wardrobe,” says Milanese fashion blogger Erika Boldrin. Known for her directional silhouettes and feminine accents, Boldrin’s downtime style is a simplified version of her fashion-week wardrobe. Think statement sleeves and on-point prints, high-waisted denim and ladylike kitten heels. Effortless natural waves and minimal makeup are the perfect finishing touches.
Adwoa Aboah
British model Adwoa Aboah radiates nonchalant cool and confidently mixes up-and-coming designers with more established labels – think Molly Goddard meets Dior. Her streetwear-inflected off-duty style has a utilitarian edge defined by oversized silhouettes, and she redefines gender dressing with her tomboyish charm, perfectly offset by Matrix shades and that honey-blond buzz cut.
Pernille Teisbaek
As the personification of Copenhagen cool, Pernille Teisbaek has a dexterous eye for detail. Her brand of Scandi-chic is defined by skilful layering, expert accessorizing, directional outerwear and the perfect pair of jeans – “Denim is the foundation of all properly edited wardrobes,” is her mantra. Her flair for looking effortlessly on point comes down to confidence: “Before you leave the house, make sure you feel comfortable…You’ll carry yourself with more self-assurance, you’ll look instantly cooler and your outfit looks more considered.”
Jan-Michael Quammie
Maximalists, take note: Jan-Michael Quammie is your ultimate style hero. There are few prints, shades and silhouettes that this street-style expert hasn’t pulled off. Chameleon-like in her approach, she pushes fashion boundaries by mixing urban sportswear with slick tailoring and creating unusual color combinations like beige and neon pink. Extra points for the playful accessories – the alternative It bags and next-level sneakers act like a shot of sartorial serotonin.
Hailey Bieber
Hailey Bieber (née Baldwin) knows the importance of an off-duty outfit, working with Hollywood stylist Maeve Reilly to help construct her classic, New York-cool look. If you appreciate oversized outerwear (or midriff-baring tops, for that matter) with second-skin pants and platform trainers, look no further – Bieber is a connoisseur of masculine-feminine style with a sports-luxe twist. Tomboyish and coquettish, her finishing touches are typically jet-black shades and simple hooped earrings.
Gigi Hadid
Gigi Hadid’s ability to mix super-luxe pieces with more low-key items is impressive. When she isn’t on a red carpet or runway, the US model follows a formula of straight-leg jeans and a simple tee or stand-out knit with sock boots or chunky technical trainers. Athleisure and logos are her sartorial hallmarks – and who else can rock sequin pants with a puffy coat like she can?
Zoë Kravitz
Coolness is Zoë Kravitz’s birthright, but the US actress, singer and model has honed a sense of style that is wholly unique. Best described as urban-boho, she mixes preppy loafers with floaty lace dresses, and mannish tailoring with dainty kitten heels. Her look is tied together with ’70s-inflected accessories such as micro sunglasses and statement earrings. No wonder Saint Laurent tapped her for its FW18 campaign.
Julia Sarr-Jamois
It’s unsurprising that statuesque stylist Julia Sarr-Jamois’ career in fashion began on the other side of the lens as a model. Turning the streets into her own runway, the half-Senegalese, half-French beauty’s signature style is a mish-mash of colors, prints and textures. Think sleekly tailored trench coats over track pants and dad sneakers with a belt bag slung across her shoulder.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is the undisputed mistress of modern daytime glamour. Her go-to look for breezing through LAX or New York hotel lobbies is leather pants or jeans (track pants at a push, but only if topped by a flash of that reality-defying stomach), killer heels, a big bag and an even bigger pair of sunglasses. The British supermodel and entrepreneur’s ability to make basics look amazing makes her the ideal person to Google Image ahead of a first date.
Indira Scott
Model Indira Scott turned heads when she made her runway debut at Dior’s Cruise 2019 show in May. The New Yorker, who was scouted while working at Reformation, is equally eye-catching off the runway – think ultra-cool, 90s-inspired downtown style.
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