Drawing inspiration from Phoebe Philo, the pioneering designer of minimalistic fashion and quiet luxury, Kendall Jenner is the epitome of this trend.
The year 2023 is considered the year of “quiet luxury.” Phoebe Philo, the trailblazing designer in this style, recently launched her eponymous fashion brand. Model Kendall Jenner is regarded as a leading fashionista of this style, exuding elegance through simple outfits that reflect the true fashion message that Phoebe seeks to convey in her collection after a six-year hiatus. Alongside renowned brands familiar to Kendall Jenner such as The Row and Bottega Veneta, Phoebe Philo’s brand is precisely tailored for her, characterized by three principles: modernity, minimalism, and sophistication.
This winter, Jenner favors long coats and overcoats in street fashion. During a stroll with friends on the streets of Los Angeles, the fashionista wore a shiny black leather bomber jacket with a high collar, paired with white straight-leg jeans from the Phoebe Philo brand. She carried a chocolate brown Kit Cabas handbag from the same brand. Additionally, her pointed high-heeled shoes and small sunglasses added a touch of elegance and prominence to Kendall Jenner’s appearance. Wherever Jenner goes, it can become a fashion runway.
Impressive minimalist attire from the Phoebe Philo brand. (Photo: Backgrid)
Phoebe Philo always pursues minimalism in fashion, and her latest collection, “A1,” released at the end of October, stands out with leather coats and a series of individually designed handbags and sunglasses. Kendall Jenner is the first famous person to be seen wearing the designer’s garments. At Céline, Philo never included celebrities in her fashion campaigns. However, Jenner’s recent style aligns perfectly with Philo’s vision, and she has contributed to showcasing the brand’s aesthetic.
On December 11th in Los Angeles, Kendall Jenner wore a trench coat made of luxurious beige wool from Bottega Veneta’s Spring-Summer 2024 collection. She skillfully cinched the coat with a belt to highlight her slender waist. Underneath, she wore Calzedonia tights and black pointed high-heeled shoes. To keep the accessories minimal, she only carried a dark brown Andiaomo crossbody bag, which she wore like a clutch to add a subtle touch to her outfit. Coats are often associated with royalty rather than being a choice for models on the runway or the streets, but Kendall Jenner has transformed this simple garment into her “weapon.” As a pioneer of quiet luxury in everyday style, designer Phoebe Philo also chooses to go against trends with her clothing selections.
The leather coat is exquisitely mixed and matched to suit the model’s style. (Photo: Backgrid)
Recently, Jenner wore an elegant brown suede coat from The Row. The coat features a long lapel design with a prominent round belt. She skillfully paired it with Khaite Danielle blue jeans underneath the coat, along with loafers and a cognac-colored tote, both from The Row brand. It can be said that the coat enhances Kendall Jenner’s feminine and elegant look, truly embodying the essence of “quiet luxury” in her winter style this year.
She marks her style with a long coat paired with jeans. (Photo: Backgrid)
Another famous trench coat comes from the brand Bottega Veneta. (Photo: Getty Images)
In her most recent appearance at the FWRD pop-up launch in Aspen, the model showcased a more edgy persona. In her role as creative director, she wore a black coat inspired by a bodycon kimono, cinched at the waist, along with leggings featuring slit hems and cut-out details. Kendall Jenner’s go-to choice of footwear remains black high heels from The Row. She keeps the accessories minimal, completing her alluring look with flowing wavy hair and glossy nude lips. Unlike previous appearances in Aspen with faux fur coats and bootcut pants for skiing, this time Kendall Jenner’s attire signifies the continuous evolution of her style, characterized by minimalism and “quiet luxury.”
In her recent lineup of outfits, long coats and black high heels have become the model’s favorite pieces. Kendall Jenner often opts for minimal accessories, simple hairstyles, and light makeup. Nevertheless, she exudes sophistication and contemporariness in her style, even when keeping her clothing and accessories minimal.
