Zendaya, Adele, and Rihanna Go All Out with Embellishment
1/12No matter where you looked this week, embellishment was everywhere. Gone were the minimalist slip dresses and low-key monochromatic looks that have dominated street style the past few months. Instead, it was all about showing off and taking risks. Whether sequins or ruffles or a little lamé, stars added a little extra to everything they wore. Blending in was not an option.
Maybe they were warming up for the Oscars or just tired of hiding under their winter coats, but celebs demanded to be seen this week. From Adele’s shimmering dress to Bella Hadid’s fringe phenomenon, see the best looks of the week here.
Photo: Luca Teuchmann/WireImage2/12WHO: Adele
WORE: A red, silver, and gold sequin dress by Valentino.
WHERE: The 2016 Brit Awards in London.
WHY: Adele took home a whopping four awards — for best British female solo artist, best album, best British single, and the Global Success award — but she won a secret fifth award for being best dressed of the night.
Photo: David M. Benett/Dave Benett / Getty Images for Warner Music3/12WHO: Lily Donaldson
WORE: A shimmering came mini dress and white Converse sneakers.
WHERE: An after party for the Brit Awards in London.
WHY: We’ll always love a party dress with a sneaker. Lily takes the cool girl vibes even further with easy, effortless waves and a smudged smoky eye.
Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images4/12WHO: Courtney Eaton
WORE: A beaded blue Balmain dress with strappy cobalt sandals and a long gold clutch.
WHERE: The Gods of Egypt premiere in New York.
WHY: This dress has a lot going on from the beading to the tassels. Courtney’s smart to keep her hair and makeup simple and keep the focus on what matters.
Photo: Samir Hussein/WireImage5/12WHO: Rihanna
WORE: An Armani Privé dress, Giuseppe Zanetti shoes, and jewelry by Jack Vartanian, Casa Reale, and Asprey.
WHERE: The 2016 Brit Awards in London.
WHY: The best part of this look isn’t her intricate ruffled dress or amazing fine jewelry. It’s the fact that her eyeshadow, nails, and jewelry all match each other perfectly.
Photo: Samir Hussein/Getty Images6/12WHO: Bella Hadid
WORE: A black fringe jumpsuit by Julien MacDonald and thigh high boots.
WHERE: The 2016 Elle Style Awards in London.
WHY: This week was all about taking risks. Can you think of anything riskier than an embellished leotard? With a slick updo and monochromatic color palette, Bella manages to pull it off in style.
Photo: Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images for GUCCI7/12WHO: Elizabeth Olsen
WORE: A white jacket and dress, black handbag, and red platform sandals — all by Gucci.
WHERE: The front row at the Gucci Fall 2016 show during Milan Fashion Week.
WHY: A little embellishment goes a long way, but giant platform pumps go even further.
Photo: Jason LaVeris/WireImage8/12WHO: Zendaya
WORE: A burgundy Thakoon jumpsuit, John Hardy bracelet, and simple white pumps.
WHERE: The 2016 Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards Luncheon in L.A.
WHY: Leave it to Zendaya to take any trend to the next level. With a sleek updo and simple pumps, she puts a sophisticated spin on an embellished look.
Photo: 2016 David M. Benett9/12WHO: Alexa Chung
WORE: A dark lamé dress, fuzzy jacket, and polka dot stockings.
WHERE: Sitting front row at the House of Holland Fall 2016 show.
WHY: If you want to show off without making too much of a statement, festive fabrics in dark colors are always the way to go.
Photo: Jason LaVeris/WireImage10/12WHO: Serayah McNeill WORE: A green Loza Maleombho dress, Sophia Webster sandals, an Emm Kuo clutch, and an Alex Woo necklace. WHERE: The 2016 Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards Luncheon in L.A. WHY: Statement dresses are fun for one night or two, but statement shoes last forever. Take a cue from Serayah and add a cool pair to your wish list.
Photo: David M. Benett11/12WHO: Karlie Kloss
WORE: A white lace ensemble by Alexander McQueen.
WHERE: The Universal Music BRITs Party hosted by Soho House in London.
WHY: The best thing to do when wearing a seriously out-there look (which, let’s be honest, this is), is to totally rock it. With dark lips and a sly smile, Karlie does it right.
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