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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Mischa Anouk Smith

How Kendall Jenner Went from a Flower Crown–Wearing Coachella Teen Bopper to Master of Quiet Luxury Minimalism

Kendall jenner at the 2025 met gala .

Like all celebrities who are fun to watch (no, I’m not about to wade into that who’s-more-interesting-to-look-at drama), Kendall Jenner’s style journey didn’t follow a clear path. Not all that long ago, she was the typical SoCal girl: denim cut-offs, crop tops, and an obligatory flower crown. It was all very Coachella, which also happens to be where she launched herself as a fashion darling. It’s easy to look back with smug disdain at the body gems and cliché boho trappings, but at the time, these were the looks that first landed her on the best-dressed lists.

Somewhere along the way, things shifted. Kendall’s fashion journey might’ve been a slow burn, but what began with an upbeat, carefree pop morphed into something richer (literally), more introspective, and definitely cooler. Here’s how her style has transformed from Calabasas girl-next-door to runway royalty.

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