In nearly a decade as a fashion reporter and editor, I've watched celebrities like Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner write and rewrite fashion rules before my eyes. They've cast hot pants as real pants and piled leopard-on-leopard layers together; they've made intentionally extra-oversize suits, trousers, and bags look like a bespoke fit. This fall, the A-list crowd seems to have a more accessible but equally surprising fashion agenda in store for me to absorb: making the humble, timeless gray sweater feel sexy.
All throughout fashion month, I've watched my laptop screen fill with as many chicly insouciant gray sweaters as I have naked dresses, corset tops, and thigh-high boots. It appeals to my knitwear-loving heart and my more sensible personal style: Finally, a celebrity-approved find that doesn't feel like a risk to wear. The piece itself—a button-up cardigan or a pull-over crewneck—is completely familiar. The elevated pairings are what make it special.
