We thought the leather blazer had been seen in every possible way. Yet, American model and actress Kaia Gerber recently gave it a whole new lease on life by pairing it with a simple black lace bralette. A combination that quickly turned heads.
Photos taken by her hairdresser
Kaia Gerber's hairstylist, Kiley Fitzgerald, posted the photos on Instagram with the simple caption "Kaia 🖤" . The shots, taken outside of any official promotional context, in a relaxed, on-set atmosphere, lend them an immediate authenticity. The photos show the American model and actress in a monochromatic black look built around a layered leather blazer and lace.
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A leather blazer and lace: an unexpected duo
Kaia Gerber wore a short leather blazer with scalloped lapels, layered over a delicate black lace bralette, which she paired with matching wide-leg jeans. The entirely monochromatic ensemble played on the balance between edgy and romantic—the leather providing structure and strength, the lace adding lightness. A small gold heart-shaped pendant discreetly completed the look.
Kiley Fitzgerald styled Kaia Gerber's hair in a voluminous blowout with a side part, while makeup artist Shelby Smith created a luminous complexion, light eyeshadow, mascara, blush, and a mauve lip. The beauty look never competed with the outfit, allowing the leather and lace contrast to take center stage.
A look on the sidelines of the promotion of “Mother Mary”
These photos were published while Kaia Gerber was actively preparing for the release of her film "Mother Mary," a psychological thriller in which she stars alongside American actress Anne Hathaway, British actress Michaela Coel, and American actress Hunter Schafer. This context gives the look an "extra" dimension: between two serious projects, a spontaneous photoshoot captured by a close collaborator.
In short, Kaia Gerber didn't need a red carpet to create one of her most talked-about looks of the month. The leather blazer is given a new lease on life here: it not only structures a silhouette, but also creates a dialogue with what it layers on top. And that dialogue is undeniably successful.
