(Or, why trench coats and chaos always win)

Do you remember the first time you saw someone famous walk past you in an airport?

They weren’t even doing anything—just existing. Coffee in hand, sunglasses too big for their face. Somehow, their jacket fluttered like it had purpose. That’s fashion when fame touches it. Ordinary things turn legendary.

It’s strange how celebrities shape trends—not with intention always, but with sheer presence. And some styles? They stick. Like gum under a café table. But beautiful gum. Classy gum.

1. The Trench Coat

And yes, it rains sometimes—even on red carpets.

Let’s just admit it: if you’ve ever watched Breakfast at Tiffany’s, you’ve probably imagined yourself in a beige trench coat, crying in the rain, pretending you’re Audrey Hepburn. (I’ve done it. With my cat. He didn’t appreciate the moment.)

Trench coats aren’t just coats. They’re metaphors—armor for the emotionally inclined. Humphrey Bogart wore his like a secret. Zendaya? She walks like hers was made by angels who moonlight as designers.

2. The Little Black Dress (LBD)

The unofficial uniform of heartbreak, elegance, and Tuesday night dinners.

How can something so simple cause such a collective emotional spiral? The LBD is, honestly, just a dress. Black. Often tight. Sometimes flowy. But once Audrey Hepburn wore it with a croissant and existential emptiness in Breakfast at Tiffany’s—boom. History was made.

Rihanna’s worn it. So has Margot Robbie. There’s always a new iteration, but the feeling? Eternal. It’s the kind of outfit that whispers, I might destroy you or just order wine. You won’t know which until it’s too late.

3. White Button-Down Shirts

Crisp like heartbreak. And toast. Mostly toast.

This shirt doesn’t need an introduction. But here we are.

Angelina Jolie wore it buttoned down and unapologetic. Harry Styles made it…float? Somehow?

I remember spilling coffee on mine before a Zoom call and thinking, “This is peak human experience.” There’s poetry in how easily it transitions—from office meetings to afternoon breakups at cafés with sticky tabletops.

4. Blazers & Suiting

Power. Control. Shoulder pads.

Blazers are like exes—when they’re good, they make you feel like you can rule the world. When they’re bad, they still kinda work in photos.

Celebs like Cara Delevingne? She turned suiting into a form of rebellion. Think: nothing underneath, smoky eye makeup, walking like the hallway belongs to her. Which it does.

Men too—Brad Pitt, post-2022, is now in his “wear pastel suits and flirt with the sky” phase. And it works.

5. Denim. Classic Denim.

Worn, frayed, stitched with memory and rebellion.

Jeans tell stories. Like diary entries, but cooler. Whether it’s Winona Ryder’s slouchy 90s fits or Zendaya in a custom denim corset at Paris Fashion Week 2024—jeans don’t care about your mood. They match it.

Sometimes tight, sometimes baggy, sometimes weirdly acid-washed (why did we love that phase so much?). Denim evolves, but it always returns. Like a boomerang. Or your bad decisions from college.

6. Black & White Tees

AKA: The emotional support T-shirt.

You know what’s quietly iconic? A white tee. It’s like that one friend who never shows up overdressed—but always looks better than you. Stars know this too.

Hailey Bieber’s been seen pairing one with pearl earrings. Meanwhile, Timothée Chalamet? He can make one look like designer couture, somehow dripping in sadness and style.

7. Sunglasses

Hide the tears. Or the hangover. Or the fame.

Ever seen a celeb without sunglasses? Neither have I. They’re the portable “Do Not Disturb” sign of the famous.

Paris Hilton basically patented oversized shades. Same with Robert Pattinson, who looks like he hasn’t slept since Twilight—and we adore him for it. These lenses are mood stabilizers with UV protection.

8. Knitwear & Cardigans

Hug yourself. Without using your arms.

Cardigans remind me of rainy Sundays. And banana bread. Soft, simple, slightly melancholic.

Taylor Swift made knitwear feel like a story. Tom Hiddleston wore one and Tumblr imploded for three days. If you don’t own a cozy oversized cardigan by now—are you even post-pandemic?

9. Tailored Pants

Confidence sewn into seams.

Pants. But make them important.

There’s something intensely satisfying about a pair of trousers that fits just right. Think: Meghan Markle, pre-royal exit, sharp lines and silent power. Or Chris Evans—who literally brings a nation to its knees with fitted pants. (Search the sweater pics. You’ll understand.)

10. Statement Belts

Tiny details. Big drama.

The belt is often ignored. Which is rude, honestly. Because it’s doing so much work.

Beyoncé once wore a golden belt that looked like it could conquer cities. Gigi Hadid uses belts like punctuation—styling tools that shout without screaming. It cinches. It speaks. It stuns.

FAQ (But Like… The Real Questions)

Do these trends actually never go out of style?
Honestly? Nope. Everything is cyclical. But these? They keep looping back. Like retro songs on a Gen Z Spotify playlist.

Why do celebrities get to decide what’s cool?
Because we let them. But also… they make it look cool.

Who invented the LBD again?
Audrey Hepburn wore it best. Coco Chanel started it. Fashion historians argue. You get to benefit.

Final Thoughts: Glamour is a Myth. Style is Real.

These trends? They’re not just fabrics stitched together. They’re history. They’re rebellion. They’re quiet mornings with coffee and chaotic premieres with cameras flashing.

So next time you’re staring at your closet thinking, I have nothing to wear, remember: somewhere out there, a celebrity is wearing a cardigan and calling it iconic.

Why not you?

Own the trench. Love the denim. Cry in a little black dress if you must. Just do it with style.