Last Week, Stars Leaned Into Irreverent and Ethereal Style

Fashion is ever-changing, but occasionally everyone lands on the same page. Last week as London and Milan’s collectsions took center stage, the best dressed settled on a mood that was both ethereal and irreverent. Embroidery, lace, and delicate embellishment was the order of the day with stars around the globe showing their softer sides. Amid her press tour for Emma, Anya-Taylor Joy displayed the grace of an Austen heroine in vintage Bob Mackie at the film’s world premiere in Los Angeles. Originally a wedding dress, the pearl detailed, empire-waisted piece from the personal archive of her stylist, Law Roach, captured the Regency Period’s sense of grandeur and elegance.

On London’s front rows, that exquisite theme was taken a step forward thanks to on-trend footwear. At Burberry, FKA Twigs updated a sparkling floor-length vintage-inspired white dress from Riccardo Tisci’s spring/summer 2020 by merely adding sneakers. Likewise, Alexa Chung elevated the Simone Rocha white floral lace frock she wore to take in the designer’s latest show by opting for retro Mary-Jane flats instead of heels.

Elsewhere, extroverts drew on fashion with a sense of humor. Lizzo kick-started her winning night at the Brit Awards in a Moschino creation worthy of Milton Hershey. Designed to mimic the appearance of a classic candy bar wrapper, her gown was a provocation that delivered a deliciously cheeky message. Haters be damned! Lizzo is living her best life, and her delectable look hammered that home with chocolate Lorraine Schwartz diamonds and cocoa crystal-studded Judith Lieber clutch. Unapologetic, irreverent, and just plain fun, it was precisely what we’ve come to expect from the “Good as Hell” singer.