There’s no denying that Katie Holmes is an avid fan of fashion. Whether it’s her friendship with fashion designer Zac Posen or her proclivity for a front row seat at all the best fashion shows, the Dawson’s Creek alum has become known for her off-duty style and effortless take on fashion.
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Once she started dating chef Emilio Vitolo Jr., she thankfully took to the streets more often than usual with an array of timeless and chic ensembles in tow. In fact, ever since Holmes finalised her divorce from Tom Cruise in 2012, her entire wardrobe got an overhaul.
Swapping out her former conservative and polished style with a youthful take on flirty dresses, trend-setting denim and fashion-forward Isabel Marant separates, Katie has redefined modern and contemporary style, making a case for neutral hues and simple, tailored silhouettes.
But it was that time she broke the internet when hailing a taxi, that really caught our attention. Stepping out in a matching knit cardigan and bra by the brand, Khaite, paired with a light wash pair of denim jeans, that moment saw us coveting every item in her wardrobe.
Let us not forget when she embraced the Y2K revival harder than most and sported a silky mini dress over jeans, with sneakers no less, for the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball. Proving once again she doesn’t play by the fashion rules.
The 45-year-old has not only become famous for her street style ‘fits, but also for her red carpet rendezvous. The mother-of-one is always seen appearing radiant and typically reaches for elegant and sophisticated pieces in bright and bold colour ways—which are usually courtesy of Posen himself. After all, we’d do the same if our BFF was a famous fashion designer.
So, to celebrate the resurgence of Katie Holmes and recognise the icon status she’s reclaimed, we look back at some of her most memorable (and best) style moments to date below.
Katie Holmes Best Style Moments
The pastel green palette, the leather jacket, the oversized sunglasses: all perfection. Never failing to make even the most casual outfit look cool, Katie’s made us lust after these exaggerated jeans.
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We love an all black moment, and the combination of leather on leather only further elevates the look. Katie glistened at the attends the CFDA Fashion Awards in a dazzling silver mesh number. Double denim is effortlessly chic for Katie. Casual and oh-so cool was clearly the brief for this elevated jump-and-jeans ensemble.
Katie Holmes attends CFDA Fashion Awards 2024 at American Museum of Natural History in a stunning block colour combo. Katie proves time and time again that she know how to make a cardigan work. Attending the 2019 Met Gala, Katie wears a purple Zac Posen fit-and-flare dress. She also carried a small Tyler Ellis clutch with Swarovski crystals and Jimmy Choo heels.On her way to the Global Citizen Festival in 2019, she wore a Bohemian style dress by Chloe.
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Attending the 2022 Ulla Johnson NYFW show, she wore a black belted, oversized coat with puffed sleeves. Katie paired the look with a matching skirt, black tights and braided leather block heels.Walking the streets of New York City, Katie sports a silky, matching royal blue blazer and trouser set, paired with tan heels and a matching purse.Attending the opening of The Collective West in July 2022, Katie wore a Christian Siriano shirt dress with monochrome sandals and no makeup.Attending an American Ballet Theatre event in 2017, Katie wore a scarlet red, strapless Zac Posen gown, which she paired with an equally radiant pair of red heels.
Taking to the streets of New York, Katie is seen sporting a cognac-coloured pair of trousers, paired with heels and a warm-hued, checkered coat.Attending a Ralph Lauren show for 2018 New York Fashion Week, Katie is seen wearing a silver puffer jacket with matching jumper, trousers and platinum heels.Attending 2018 New York Fashion Week, Katie was spotted wearing this gorgeous white Alice & Olivia ensemble, paired with a red lip and beige pumps.At the 2018 Zimmermann New York Fashion Week show, Katie is seen wearing an ensemble by the brand, a warm-hued striped jumper paired with a brown maxi skirt with a floral pattern.
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Attending the 2018 American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala, Katie wore a chic, grey tailored suit with feathered cuffs by Prada, paired with a gold necklace and black heels.Attending an event honouring her in New York City in February 2020, Katie wore a silky blue pantsuit by Zadig & Voltaire.Attending the ‘Through Her Lens: The Tribeca CHANEL Women’s Filmmaker Program’ Luncheon, Katie wore a Chanel tweed jacket and jeans.Backstage at Christian Siriano’s Spring/Summer 2022 show, Katie is wearing a black, shimmering tailored suit by the designer.
Walking the streets of New York City in 2020, Katie wears a pussycat bow blouse underneath a blazer and topped with a beige trench coat, along with a pair of blue jeans.Attending Kate Spade’s Spring/Summer 2022 show, Katie sports an oversized black shirt dress with cinched waist, knee-high boots and a white top-handle bag.Attending the launch of Fendi’s Solar Dream in 2020, wearing a ‘70s-style silk dress with a graphic, floral print in a vintage colour way.Backstage at Tory Burch’s Spring/Summer 2019 fashion show, Katie stunned in a full-length, white shirt dress with black and white pumps and slicked back hair.
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Attending the Christian Dior Haute Couture Fall/Winter ‘19 show, Katie wore a strapless, cream and black dress by the designer, paired with matching Mary Jane-style flats.Attending the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Katie walked the carpet wearing a Chloé made-to-measure black, pleated off-the-shoulder dress.
