Katie Holmes’s 2020 Style Mantra? Reduce Reuse Recycle

In Hollywood, repeating an outfit is still taboo. Rare is the celebrity who dares to re-wear a piece of clothing, even when off duty. While the endless stream of new designer fashion seems fun, there’s nothing sustainable about this wear-it-once mentality. Thankfully, as stars have become more environmentally conscious, they’ve begun to wear their statement pieces on multiple occasions. Case in point: the rise of Max Mara’s teddy coat. The textured camel-hair and silk outerwear piece has become ubiquitous during the cold-weather months, inspiring countless imitations and multiple outfits. While Céline Dion, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Kylie Jenner, and Karlie Kloss have all given the piece a spin in recent months, no one has embraced the look quite like Katie Holmes.

Since experiencing her style renaissance last year, Holmes has been quick to test out new trends, but the teddy coat has been a constant within her wardrobe. A pragmatic choice for New York’s blistering winters, she’s worn it on nearly every occasion since December. Whether paired with Tibi’s leather culottes and Khaite’s zebra boots during a trip to Madison Square Garden for the Jingle Ball or thrown over sweatpants during a birthday coffee run, the coat always looks comfortable and chic. Perhaps that’s why Holmes has already carried it into the new year. Spotted this morning en route to the spa, she used it to add glamour to her otherwise casual jeans and sneakers.

In the real world, wearing a favorite winter coat daily isn’t unusual, but stars used to play by different rules. With every paparazzi photo or Instagram post serving as fodder for commentary, they face pressure to wear new clothes regularly. But Holmes’s streak of effortless outfits proves that recycling a look can be even more powerful. Last year Vogue’s Nicole Phelps suggested it was time that stars re-wear their red-carpet gowns for the sake of sustainability. That same ethos can be applied to streetwear. Sure, the internet is always awaiting its next viral outfit, but nothing is cooler than finding and loving a staple that can last for years to come.