From coffee runs in Mayfair to private yachts in the Mediterranean, chic celebrity sights can take any form. However, I’d contend that the most stylish off-duty looks are the ones that occur in the arrival and departure halls. While most of us believe that showing up for our flight in a tracksuit and comfortable trainers would more than suffice, it’s clear that Hollywood’s elite don’t share this school of thought. Need proof? Just look at the countless iconic airport outfits that put our elasticated waistbands and neck pillows to shame.
Even before the days of express security lanes and first-class lounges, A-listers soared through the skies wearing something that epitomised sophistication. (Read: Marilyn Monroe boarding a flight from New York City to Chicago wearing stilettos and a furry coat.) It’s true, celebrities have been showing up in iconic airport outfits for as long as commercial flights have been operating. Though you think this might’ve quelled given the increase in private jet usage, I’d argue that the opposite has actually occurred. From the Nice Côte d’Azur airport every Cannes Film Festival to the baggage carousels of Charles de Gaulle come Paris Fashion Week, you can always count on spotting someone of note wearing something you’d never consider wearing when in mid-air.
Sure, you could argue that looking good and being fashion’s barometer come with the territory of being famous. But, there’s something so riveting about seeing someone take airport style so seriously. As the season of Euro Summer begins–and we ourselves start to think about what outfits will help us look elegant while sitting in premium economy—it’s only fitting that we turn to the most iconic airport outfits to help inspire our own ensemble. From Daisy Edgar-Jones’ balmy Gucci bags to the halcyon heydays of 90s supermodels catching the Concorde, uncover the best sartorial moments to grace the tarmac below. Ready for takeoff?
The 15 Most Iconic Airport Looks to Inspire Your Summer Travel Wardrobe
1. Bella Hadid
Style Notes: There’s nothing overtly glamorous about Bella Hadid’s look from 2022. In fact, if you didn’t know that she was arriving on the French Riviera, you might just think she was heading out of a pilates class thanks to the slinky fabric, body-contouring fit and Apple AirPods Max. It’s these elements that make it so iconic. It’s well known that wearing compression clothing is essential for any long-haul flight, and if you can make it look like you’ve just stepped off a Tom Ford for Gucci runway, why wouldn’t you?
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