Hollywood Style: Get Inspired
Emulation the fashion of your favourite female stars isn’t just about capturing their glamour - it’s an exciting journey to self-expression. Join us as we delve into the art of channelling celebrity chic, discovering how to adapt their looks to suit your unique personality and preferences. From wardrobe essentials to styling tips, let’s embark on a stylish adventure that brings the magic of Hollywood right in to your wardrobe. Step in to the spotlight with confidence and flair!
Timeless Elegance
Hollywood fashion often embraces timeless elegance, with classic silhouettes, tailored pieces and a focus on sophistication that transcends trends. A great example of this is The Row, established in 2006 by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. They focus on “on exceptional fabrics, impeccable details, and precise tailoring” and their fan club includes many celebs from Gigi Hadid to Sienna Miller. While their pieces are not the most affordable to the every day consumer, their luxury design and purpose can be emulated worldwide, plus it helps when the owners are the most well-known twins on the globe! For a more affordable inspiration, Kim K Johnson Brannigan (@styledbykimkj on Instagram) is an influencer, based in Washington DC, posting OOTD’s, links and discount codes to her almost 150k followers. Look her up and thank me later.
Red Carpet Glamour
The allure of Hollywood lies in it’s extravagant red carpet events. Exploring the world of dazzling gowns, sleek tuxedos and high-end accessories that define the pinnacle of glamour. Celebrities adorned in couture gowns and tailored suits with luxury brands may not seem attainable for the average person. However the essence of red carpet style lies in creativity and individual expression. By carefully selecting affordable yet stylish pieces, embracing timeless classic and incorporating personal flair, anyone can capture the allure of red carpet-inspired fashion, making it accessible and attainable for all.
Iconic Style Icons
Hollywood boasts a rich history of style icons whose fashion choices have left an incredible mark. From Audrey Hepburn’s timeless grace to Rhianna’s bold innovations, each era introduces new influencers shaping the fashion landscape. Picking an icon and style to echo has never been easier with the accessibility of Social Media. Pinterest, Instagram and Tik-Tok are the Millennial and Gen-Z gateway to style inspiration!
Blending Casual and Chic
Beyond the red carpet, Hollywood’s fashion scene effortlessly blends casual and chic styles. Celebrities showcase how to look polished yet relaxed, offering inspiration for everyday looks. The celebrity street style has a profound impact setting trends with their ‘off-duty’ fashion, whether it be laid-back athleisure, vintage-inspired outfits or effortlessly cool streetwear making fashion more accessible and diverse!
Fashion as Self-Expression
Hollywood fashion isn’t just about setting or following trends, it’s a form of self-expression. From bold political statements to subtle nuances, celebrities use fashion to convey their personalities, beliefs and evolving tastes, setting trends which resonate globally. At the 2018 Met Gala, themed ‘Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination’, Lena Waithe wore a rainbow cape showing support for the LGBTQ+ community as the Catholic church continues to condemn same-sex sexual activity and denies the validity of same-sex marriage. Whilst at the 2021 Met Gala, Billie Eilish, who has been Vegan for 9 years, only agreed to wear an Oscar de la Renta gown after they agreed to stop making any clothing with fur.
Billie Eilish at the 2021 Met Gala - John Shearer/WireImage/Getty Images