This fall is all about the It bra. The movement kicked off earlier this summer when Katie Holmes simply hailed a cab wearing a cashmere bra and matching cardigan by Khaite. That image went viral instantly and the Internet was soon ablaze with thoughts about the proposed sexy look. Soon after, the Spring 2020 runways seemed to embrace the idea, too: Loewe, Christian Dior, Tom Ford, they all served up their takes on the idea of underwear as outerwear.
For now, it seems designer shoes or bags are out, and showy bras are the new must-have. And model Gigi Hadid is the latest celebrity to get on board. Yesterday, she was spotted in New York City putting her spin on it: she wore a sheer turtleneck that showed off her matching-hued bra underneath. It was a less-risky, more-covered iteration of the trend, not to mention a more practical way to wear it in the cooler months. She paired the top with high-waisted trousers, python-effect boots, hefty gold chains, and squared sunglasses. Call the exposed bra the season’s most daring styling idea—but as Hadid showed, it can very much be done in a stealthy-chic way.