From recent runways at Thom Browne, Schiaparelli, and Ralph Lauren to Billie Eilish’s recent red carpet, menswear-inspired tailoring, pleated trousers, and ties are gaining momentum in the fashion world.
Summer looks will revolve around the suit vest as a nostalgic, warm-weather alternative to fitted, loose and cropped blazers, reminiscent of the early 2000s.
“I’m a big believer in this comeback. The vest will be a key wardrobe item in the future,” Yali designer Pia Zanardi told WWD. And she’s not alone in this belief: Cropped vests, suit vests and more are being sold at every price point, from Staud and Favorite Daughter to Miu Miu and Saint Laurent, and celebrities are taking notice.
Read on to see how stars like Jessica Alba, Willow Smith, and more are elevating the latest trends.
Jessica Alba
Jessica Alba
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Jessica Alba demonstrated the vest trend’s versatility by pairing a double-breasted beige vest with matching tailored trousers while competing at Wimbledon in July 2023. The Honest Company co-founder completed the ideal summer look with white sandals.
Ayo Edebiri
Ayo Edebiri
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“The Bear” actress Ayo Edebiri showed off her best look in monochrome at the AFI Awards in January 2024. Edebiri put her own spin on the trend by pairing a cream vest with flared midi pants and matching pointed-toe shoes.
Willow Smith
Willow Smith
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Willow Smith put a Gen Z twist on the hottest trend while appearing on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” on May 8. The recording artist opted for a monochrome outfit, completing the look with sheer black tights, shorts, and Converse.
Kelsea Ballerini
Kelsea Ballerini
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Kelsea Ballerini wore a crisp white outfit to the Save the Music and Songfarm’s 4th Annual Hometown to Hometown event in Nashville in June 2023. For the occasion, she donned a fitted vest and white pants.
Jurnee Smollett
Jurnee Smollett
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Jurnee Smollett put an edgy spin on the vest trend while attending the Louis Vuitton and W Magazine awards season dinner in January 2023. The actress teamed an oversized grey vest with statement buttons with a sparkly embellished jacquard top and coordinating leggings.
Olivia Culpo
Olivia Culpo
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Olivia Culpo put a bold spin on the vest trend at Miu Miu’s summer club event in Malibu in July 2023. The model wore a two-piece khaki set with a micro mini skirt and cropped zip-up cargo vest for the occasion.
