Best dressed stars in October 2024

50+ Best dressed celebrities in October 2024: Lily Collins, Lupita Nyong'o & more

From Lady Gaga's press tour looks to Margaret Qualley's bouclé, discover the most stylish stars of the month

Senior Lifestyle & Fashion Writer
Lifestyle Writer
Updated: November 1, 2024

September brought us Harry Styles with a 70s moustache in Paris, Amal Clooney wearing black velvet and Rihanna in an oversized teddy coat, what next? 

As we officially enter spooky season, if there was ever a month to showcase style mastery, it's October. As London, New York, Paris and Milan crawl into post-fashion week hibernation, the start of autumn ushers in tonal hues and crisper weather, luxurious layering and rich colour palettes. 

Halloween is always a major event in the celebrity sartorial calendar, with the Kardashians, Heidi Klum, and Hailey Bieber often reigning supreme in the spooky style department.

Discover the best dressed stars of October 2024 so far…

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Lily Collins

Emily in Paris actress Lily Collins was the star of the show at the press night after party for her leading role in Barcelona at The Crypt, St Martin-in-the-Fields wearing a slinky black thigh-split dress teamed with sheer stockings and wet-look curls.

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Lupita Nyong'o

A Quiet Place: Day One star Lupita Nyong'o attended the Teeth Broadway opening night where she was bewitching in a black velvet suit teamed with layered gold necklaces and a wild white wig to match her spooky contact lenses.

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Salma Hayek

Salma Hayek was undeniably glamorous in a figure-flattering black dress teamed with semi-opaque tights and killer knee-high leather platform boots. 

For her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the Black Mirror star accessorised with silver chain necklaces and styled her dark dresses in a glossy, sleek style, adding a matte, coral-hued lipstick for a pop of colour.

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Ariana Grande

Wicked actress Ariana Grande looked straight from a fairytale at the WSJ Magazines Innovator Awards at the Museum of Modern Art in New York in a hip-extending sheer white gown with white stilettos and a dripping diamond necklace.

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Penelope Cruz

The 355 star Penelope Cruz looked stunning at the WSJ Magazines Innovator Awards in a silver chainmail thigh-split gown with a cowl neck and strappy heels. Her brunette locks looked stunning in bouncy waves accentuating her honey-hued highlights.

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Salma Hayek

House of Gucci star Salma Hayek turned heads at the WSJ Magazines Innovator Awards in a strapless red gown with angular hips. The look was accessorised minimally with one statement ring and subtle earrings.

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Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande got into character as Glinda at a Special Cast and Filmmakers Screening Of WICKED. Rocking the red carpet at NYC's DGA Theater, the pint-sized pop princess looked lovely in a tailored waistcoat, A-line skirt and matching pumps. 

She styled her blonde locks in a slicked-back ponytail and added a pair of chic gloves and pearl earrings to tie the dainty look together.

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Cynthia Erivo

Cynthia Erivo was serving up Halloween chic at the 2024 CFDA Awards, hosted at the American Museum of Natural History. Channelling her Wicked alter-ego Elphaba, the stage star wore an hourglass black dress with dramatic hood detailing.

The star of the show, however, was Cynthia's elaborate spooky nail makeover. She showcased her incredibly intricate nail art to perfection against the black velvet of her gown.


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Selena Gomez

Dorothy who? Selena Gomez looked incredible in a glittering scarlet dress with a low scoop neckline when she arrived at the World Premiere of Disney's Wizards Beyond Waverly Place in LA.

The actress matched her statement dress with scarlet stilettos in the same crimson hue and opted for a fresh, blush pink beauty blend.


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Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez radiated confidence in paper bag shorts and platform heels at a Hollywood photocall for her new movie Unstoppable, which she co-produced with her ex-husband, Ben Affleck. 


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Kate Beckinsale

Pearl Harbor actress Kate Beckinsale made a statement at Variety's 2024 Power Of Women event in a blush pink avant-garde corset dress with exaggerated hips which was teamed with the highest platform heels.

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Zendaya and Tom Holland

Hollywood power couple Zendaya and Tom Holland headed out on a date night in NYC in matching burgundy outfits. The Challengers actress looked particularly stunning in a slinky leather maxi dress and pumps.

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Halle Berry

The Union star Halle Berry nailed 'jeans and a nice top' in this uber cool ensemble teamed with black pumps at Cirque du Soleil's KOOZA red carpet premiere on Santa Monica Pier.

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Nicole Kidman

Babygirl star Nicole Kidman wowed at the Los Angeles premiere of Lioness in a daring backless cowl neck halterneck top teamed with an unexpected lemon, grey, and white pleated skirt and white stilettos. 

Her strawberry blonde hair was styled in a sleek fashion with strands pulled away from her face for a snatched look.

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Jennifer Lawrence

The Hunger Games actress Jennifer Lawrence displayed a blossoming baby bump at the Zurwaski V Texa premiere in Hollywood wearing a white blazer dress with double-breasted black buttons and a belt. She pulled it off one shoulder to create a chic asymmetrical silhouette.

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Hannah Waddingham

Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham was a vixen at the UK Premiere of Venom: The Last Dance in a figure-flattering vinyl dress with a mermaid silhouette and a plunging halter neck front. 

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Selena Gomez

Only Murders in the Building actress Selena Gomez attended the Los Angeles premiere of Emilia Perez in an Avant-Garde black strapless dress with a train. It was teamed with black leather gloves and a dark smokey eye.

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Sarah Jessica Parker

Sex and the City icon Sarah Jessica Parker styled up a storm at The Golden Heart Awards in a black lace A-line dress with a plunging front and belted waist. It was paired with a matching sheer cardigan and a balletic side bun.

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Brooke Shields

Mother of the Bride star Brooke Shields shone at the Take Home A Nude Art auction at Sotheby's in New York City wearing boucle flares with a matching fur-adorned blazer and ruched blouse for a modern bridal look.

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Anna Kendrick

Pitch Perfect star Anna Kendrick was interviewed by Josh Horowitz about the film Woman Of The Hour at 92NY in a black collared mini dress with applique adornments.

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Nicole Scherzinger

After conquering London's West End, Nicole Scherzinger is taking her smash hit Sunset BLVD musical to Broadway. 

The former Pussycat Dolls singer looked amazing in a fitted black gown with a fishtail train as she attended the opening night of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical.


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Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian was channelling old Hollywood at the 2024 Academy Museum Gala. Rocking an hourglass bustier with a deeply plunging neckline and matching silk coat, Kim served up bridal boudoir chic. 

Sparkling diamond jewels and barely-there heels gave the look a vintage feel.


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Mindy Kaling

Looking divine in figure-flattering black column dress, Mindy Kaling wowed at the 2024 Academy Museum Gala. 

The Mindy Project star's gown was embellished with white ruffle detailing and she complemented the look with vampy makeup and a sleek blow-dry. Perfection!

 

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Angelina Jolie

Maleficent actress Angelina Jolie attended the Headline Gala screening of Maria during the 68th BFI London Film Festival where she looked effortlessly cool in black slouchy pants paired with a black waistcoat and blazer combo. 

Her look was rounded off with the most fabulous blowdry, as well as square-toed boots and statement earrings.

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Nicole Kidman

The Perfect Couple star Nicole Kidman posed with Harris Dickinson at A24's Babygirl Los Angeles Special Screening in straight-cut black pants teamed with a silky ivory shirt and patent pumps.

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Elizabeth Hurley

Bedazzled star Elizabeth Hurley looked splendid at the Black Women Rising UK's inaugural fundraising gala in London wearing a sheer lacy gown with beaded and embroidered detailing. She contrasted the blush-hued look with a dark smokey eye.

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Meghann Fahy

The White Lotus actress Meghann Fahy wowed at New York Comic Con in a chic black mini skirt teamed with knee-high boots and an oversized black blazer. Her honey-toned locks were blow-dried to perfection.

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Dua Lipa

'Houdini' singer Dua Lipa looked like an old Hollywood star while performing at the Royal Albert Hall in a corseted red satin dress with matching leather gloves.

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Jennifer Grey

Dirty Dancing actress Jennifer Grey looked stunning at the New York premiere of A Real Pain in an asymmetrical shoulder-baring midi dress teamed with platformed heels and her iconic curls.

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Millie Bobby Brown

Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown made her first post-wedding outing at The Electric State panel during New York Comic Con in a pair of bejeweled grey micro shorts with a matching bodysuit. She also wore sheer stockings and stilettos and flashed her diamond engagement and wedding rings.

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Amy Adams

Enchanted actress Amy Adams was a vision at the headline gala screening of Nightbitch during the 68th BFI London Film Festival in a strapless black satin gown with a statement choker-style necklace and the highest heels.

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Victoria Beckham

Fashion designer and former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham wore an unexpected lime green dress with a V-shaped neckline and poppy coral pink heels to Vogue's Forces of Fashion event in New York - a far cry from her usual all-black ensembles.

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Kate Hudson

Bride Wars actress Kate Hudson attended the Fashion Group International's 40th Anniversary Night of Stars at The Plaza Hotel where she looked classically chic in a slinky off-the-shoulder dress with long sleeves.

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Zoe Saldana

Avatar actress Zoe Saldana looked sleek at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations for Emilia Pérez event in a fitted maxi skirt and crisp white shirt with a slick updo.

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Cindy Crawford

Nineties model Cindy Crawford wowed at the Diane von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion North American debut at Skirball Cultural Center in a graphic print jersey wrap dress with strappy heels.

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Kate Moss

Supermodel Kate Moss was seen in the Meatpacking District in New York City following her Victoria's Secret runway debut in a lace-adorned floral slip dress with a navy velvet blazer and matching boots.

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Selena Gomez

Rare Beauty owner Selena Gomez shone at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations for Emilia Pérez event in a black double-breasted blazer dress with a white shirt and the coolest patent stilettos.


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Vanessa Williams

Vanessa Williams looked striking as she attended the 'Elton John: Never Too Late' Headline Gala during the London Film Festival. She teamed black embellished flares with a structured metallic blazer with contrasting lapels, keeping her beauty look minimal and styling her hair in a sleek bun.

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Rihanna

Rihanna was the definition of a lace delight as she attended the Savage X Fenty Celebration of Lavish Lace Debut at Nordstrom Century City.

RiRi highlighted her curves in a dark green corset slip that exposed her toned legs, which were covered with nude-colored lace tights from the Savage x Diesel line.

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Ashley Park

Emily in Park actress Ashley Park rocked an asymmetrical power suit at the 68th BFI London Film Festival in London, England.

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Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce

Haven't you heard? Matching hairstyles are so in. 

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have made headlines with their relationship over the past year, with their immaculate couple's style proving to be a talking point amongst fans. 

As they stepped out in Soho, New York on Saturday, Taylor's signature bangs were dramatically swept to the side, and so were Travis'.

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Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez painted the town red in a breathtaking, billowing red gown to attend the "Emilia Perez" Headline Gala during the 68th BFI London Film Festival in London. 

Channelling old-school Hollywood glamour, the Disney alumn wore her raven hair in a bouncy ponytail with face-framing bangs

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Lupita Nyong'o

Actress Lupita Nyong'o wore a bright and beautiful animal-print dress during Screen Talks at the 68th BFI London Film Festival. 

The star slipped into burgundy velvet heels for autumn. 

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Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter brought pocket-sized glamour to New York City as she captivated on the red carpet at the  2024 Time100 Next Gala in a silhouette-sculpting metallic dress. 

The Taste singer's signature baby blonde bangs were perfectly coiled to frame her face, which was elevated with a high-glamour beauty combo. 

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Sarah Jessica Parker

The season called for a night at the ballet on 9 October, and Sarah Jessica Parker lit up the Lincoln Center as she attended the New York City Ballet's 2024 Fall Gala.

The Sex And The City star, 59, looked phenomenal in a silver tulle gown and metallic heels. 

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Brooke Shields

Mother of the Bride actress Brooke Shields looked stunning as she stepped out for Glamour's Women of the Year Awards in New York City wearing the most show-stopping gold sequin gown with a thigh-split and a cowl neck.

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Beyoncé

'Texas Hold 'Em' singer Beyoncé posed with her mother Tina Knowles and former Destiny's Child bandmate Kelly Rowland at Glamour's Women of the Year Awards where she wowed in a yellow satin slip skirt teamed with a fitted knitted top and belt in a lemon hue.

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Demi Lovato

'Heart Attack' singer Demi Lovato was gorgeous at the Christian Siriano for Azazie 2024/2025 Bridal Show Presentation in New York City in a dovetail grey corset top styled with matching wide-leg pants and a longline jacket.

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Mila Kunis

Actress Mila Kunis attended the Los Angeles premiere of her upcoming movie Goodrich where she looked understatedly chic in a white mini dress with a high neck, long sleeves, and ruched skirt that was teamed with black patent stilettos.

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Selena Gomez

Emilia Pérez star Selena Gomez celebrated the second year of Rare Beauty and SEPHORA's Make A Rare Impact Campaign in an elevated casual look comprised of white wide-leg trousers with a black halterneck bodysuit and a statement belt.

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Kate Winslet

The Holiday star Kate Winslet, 49, was stunning on the Lee green carpet during the 20th Zurich Film Festival. She glowed in a ruby red jumpsuit which was cinched at the waist with a black leather belt to match her black stilettos.

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Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson, 43, hosted her eponymous chat show where she looked gorgeous in a slinky mesh gown in vibrant hues of red, blue, and purple. She accessorised the fun garment with teal patent heels and a daring silver stiletto manicure. 

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Eva Longoria

Desperate Housewives actress Eva Longoria was mesmerizing at the Global Gift Gala in Paris in a silver sparkling strapless gown with strappy metallic heels.

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Suki Waterhouse

Daisy Jones and the Six star Suki Waterhouse was spotted at the 2024 Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic looking like a boho beauty in a floral midi dress with puffed sleeves with lace-up flats and oval shades.

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Pamela Anderson

Baywatch star Pamela Anderson posed at The Last Show Girl portrait session during the 20th Zurich Film Festival in a fitted fur skirt with a satin oyster-hued shirt and classic stilettos.

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Reese Witherspoon

Legally Blonde star Reese Witherspoon posed with Sara Blakely at Hello Sunshine's Second Annual Shine Away Experiential Event where she looked so elegant in a coral tweed A-line dress with Chanel capped-toe block heels with a reflective toe.

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Mariah Carey

'Vision of Love' singer Mariah Carey dripped in diamonds as she performed at the American Music Awards 50th anniversary special in a slinky off-white strapless dress.

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Emma Stone

Emma Stone looked sophisticated in stripes as she donned a sheer chevron print gown for the screening of 'A Real Pain' during the 62nd New York Film Festival.


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Julianne Moore

May December star Julianne Moore attended The Room Next Door premiere in New York City where she stunned in V-neck black dress with long sleeves and a boho tasselled skirt styled with a beaded choker and strappy heels.

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Pamela Anderson

Bare-faced beauty Pamela Anderson was spotted at The Last Showgirl green carpet in Zurich in a balletic powder pink satin gown and cape with matching stilettos.

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Rihanna

'Diamonds' singer Rihanna stepped out in New York City in the slinkiest black dress with layered chunky jewellery and dark sunglasses.

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Cher

Music icon Cher attended the Beyond Fest Los Angeles Premiere of Little Bites in an unusual white knit blazer covered in safety pins with over-the-knee boots and rings for days.

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Katie Holmes

Dawson's Creek star Katie Holmes was spotted out in New York City where she bossed daytime chic in wide-leg dark-wash jeans teamed with a buttermilk yellow roll-neck and a wool coat.

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Elizabeth Hurley

The Royals star Elizabeth Hurley could have been Elle Woods as she appeared at the NBC studios in a fitted candy pink co-ord for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. She teamed the pencil skirt and crop top with a matching cardigan, stilettos, and micro bag.

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Jennifer Hudson

'Spotlight' singer Jennifer Hudson hosted The Jennifer Hudson Show in a ruched chocolate brown leather pencil skirt elevated with a silky shirt in the same warm hue and a pair of vinyl knee-high boots.

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Charli XCX

'Apple' singer Charli XCX styled up a storm at SiriusXM's The Howard Stern Show in longline denim shorts teamed with block heel knee-high boots, a leather bomber, and a distressed metallic belt.

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Zendaya

Zendaya was the definition of 'business on the top, party on the bottom' as she led a fleet of stars through the doors of Nicolas Ghesquière's Louis Vuitton runway show in Paris at the start of the month. 

The Challengers actress, stepping out alongside her stylist Law Roach, wore a sharply tailored black blazer with oversized lapels and a fluted red pocket square. 

Showcasing her playful side, Zendaya slipped into a satin puffball skirt and sleek fishnet tights. 

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Jaden Smith

When Jaden Smith's eclectic style collides with high fashion, a sartorial masterpiece is born. 

The rapper went shirtless to watch the Louis Vuitton runway show at Paris Fashion Week, layering with a leather jacket, slouchy low-slung trousers and classic penny loafers. 

His look was complete as Jaden carried the Louis Vuitton Triumphal Arch monogram trunk bag, priced at a cool $36,000. This unique collector's item is part of a series by Louis Vuitton that transforms famous landmarks into wearable art, turning heads for its intricate design and exclusivity.

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Cate Blanchett

We can always rely on Cate Blanchett to school us in effortless dressing. 

Leading the glamour at the Louis Vuitton Paris Womenswear SS25 show, the Australian actress teamed boxy vinyl trousers with a crisp fringed jacket. 

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Nicole Kidman and Sunday Rose Urban

Nicole Kidman and her daughter Sunday Rose Urban enjoyed a mother-daughter night out in Paris at a Miu Miu dinner party. 

Nicole switched up her usual heightened elegance for a pleated midi skirt and relaxed cricket jumper. 

The Hollywood actress' daughter was fresh off the runway from making her catwalk debut, looking pretty and preppy in a cord mini skirt, polished loafers and a cropped sweater. 

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Simone Ashley

Simone Ashley rarely puts a foot out of place in the style department, and her butter yellow column dress worn to the Glamour Women of The Year Awards was no exception. 

The Bridgerton actress complemented her glamorous aesthetic with a retro, bouncy blowdry.

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Pamela Anderson

Pamela Anderson was a timeless beauty as she attended Glamour Women of The Year Awards at Raffles in London. 

The Baywatch actress wore a classic off-the-shoulder dress, letting her beachy blonde hair fall to her shoulders in natural waves. 

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Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka Chopra showcased her penchant for power dressing as she attended the Prime Video Presents Trailblazers Showcase in a three-piece pantsuit. 

The actress, who is married to Nick Jonas, paired her tailored ensemble with delicate diamond accessories and silver hoop earrings, highlighting her natural beauty with a radiant makeup glow. 

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Naomi Campbell

When Naomi Campbell is enlisted with the task of leading the glamour, the supermodel rarely disappoints. 

As Chanel presented its new collection at Paris Fashion Week on 1 October, the British model looked sublime in a wool blazer and skirt. 

Switching up her usual waist-length locks, Naomi chose a suitably Parisian micro bob for her fashionable visit to the city of love.

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Margaret Qualley

As Margaret Qualley's satirical body horror film The Substance hits theatres, the American actress is busy flitting between Fashion Week shows in Paris. 

Kicking off the month in style, the 29-year-old star slipped into a bouclé coord embellished with ruffled florals to grace the front row of Chanel's womenswear presentation at Paris Fashion Week.  

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Laufey

Icelandic singer Laufey, whose hit 'From The Start' has been the soundtrack of summer thanks to TikTok, looked pretty in pastels at the Chanel SS25 runway show at Paris Fashion Week.

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Camila Cabello

Camila Cabello served up pocket-sized preppy glamour on the streets of Paris as she attended Day Nine of Paris Fashion Week in the French capital. 

The Havana singer wore a Miu Miu ensemble, including a pleated mini skirt, oversized grey sweater and polished buckled loafers.

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Lady Gaga has fully embraced her redhead era as she continues her press tour for Joker: Folie a Deux. Stepping into the spotlight at the Los Angeles premiere, Gaga wore a sculpted black gown with dramatic shoulder detailing. 

The star, who plays Harley Quinn opposite Joaquim Phoenix's Joker, wore glittering jewels from Tiffany & Co., including the brand’s ornate Vigne necklace - a floral gold twine collar boasting over 300 carats of oval rubellites.

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