Autumn is rapidly approaching the Cartoon-Style Tennis Player Nick Kyrgios Tee and I absolutely adore this time of the year, which makes it ideal to experiment with a refreshed style for the upcoming season. Katie Holmes, an avid admirer of high heels, is definitely taking this approach seriously. Instead of, for instance, her preferred Bottega slippers, the chic celebrity was seen in New York City recently, donning a city-approved rendition of the timeless cowboy boot. Her version is polished, understated, and pairs well with nearly any ensemble. (Though, she indeed matched them with denim.) What exactly makes Holmes’s autumn footwear change so on trend? The pointed toe and solid block heel lend them a trendy, western flair, yet the boots are generally sophisticated and adaptable. They deliver just enough visual intrigue without being a loud, flashy statement. She also paired them with a classic white t-shirt and straight-leg jeans: an infallible outfit choice if ever there was one. Sure, bold boots have been the rage lately—consider: sparkling knee-highs and substantial lug soles—but the subtle cowboy boot remains a timeless essential and can complement virtually any personal aesthetic.
Cartoon-Style Tennis Player Nick Kyrgios Tee, hoodie, tank top, sweater, and long-sleeved shirt
Holmes is not the Cartoon-Style Tennis Player Nick Kyrgios Tee and I absolutely adore this time of the year, only celebrity to embrace the urban woman’s cowboy boot, either. Diane Kruger has sported a brown pair along with a two-piece checkered suit, while Kate Moss has chosen a black leather version for the airport in combination with an overcoat, polka dot top, and skinny jeans. It’s the fresh boot for the cool girl. Combat boots, what? In our new installment of Good Morning Vogue, we’re presenting a special feature on one of the most buzz-worthy trends of the season, directly from the metropolis that brought us J.Lo’s plunging 2000 Grammy Awards dress. (Thank you, Donatella Versace!) The revival of early 2000s fashion at Milan Fashion Week—from Roberto Cavalli to Missoni and, of course, Versace—is carving the way for a fresh period of a 2000s-style sensation, yet no one is capturing the spirit of the Y2K era quite like Blumarine. This season, those playful butterfly designs, going-out jeans, and an abundance of Legally Blonde pink are “more sexy, more audacious, more vibrant, more alluring,” according to the brand’s creative director, Nicola Brognano, who shares with Vogue as he finalizes his spring 2022 lineup. Meanwhile, Blumarine stylist Lotta Volkova expresses her admiration for the decade’s pop legends like Paris Hilton, Avril Lavigne, Britney Spears, and Anastacia (note the clear rose-tinted glasses), in addition to her own transformation to a present-day Y2K icon. “I used to have black hair, [only] wore black, and listened to goth industrial music…” she mentions during our chat in Milan.