Katie Holmes Wore a Low-Key Braid With Head-to-Toe Chanel

Turns out, simple side braids can be party material.

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Just months after giving chunky bangs a place in the spotlight, Katie Holmes' fringe has grown long enough for her to officially co-sign the side bang trend—with a (literal, physical) twist.

While celebrating the opening of Chanel's latest 5th Avenue Boutique on Wednesday, February 7, the 45-year-old showed off a hairstyle and lip color that were slightly different from her typical, low-key beauty choices. She styled her side bangs with a lengthy side braid that fully used her sleek long hair and swiped a deep red hue across her lips.

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Katie Holmes paused for photos outside Chanel's new 5th Avenue boutique on Wednesday, February 7.

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While the Rare Objects star's hairstylist has yet to be revealed, the style is simple enough to easily recreate at home. Her hair was side-parted and woven into a classic three-strand braid that fell over one shoulder, fastened with a small clear elastic. Ease was the name of the game, and loose face-framing layers were more than welcome to come and play.

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Katie Holmes showed off her hair's impressive length while walking around New York in January 2024.

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As for her makeup? Holmes penciled both her upper and lower waterlines with what appears to be a kohl pencil, added a bit of bronzer to her cheeks, and let the lipstick ultimately steal the thunder. Given the location, it's safe to assume that her burgundy hued lipstick is Chanel's Rouge Coco in shade 494: "Attraction."

Holmes paired her glam with a black cashmere Chanel set. The cardigan, set off by a dripping diamond necklace, let her stomach and black lace bralette peek through—this is exposed bralette queen Katie Holmes, after all.

Sophia Vilensky
Sophia Vilensky
Freelance Writer

Sophia Vilensky is a Freelance Beauty Writer at Marie Claire with a beauty, wellness, and entertainment journalism portfolio that includes contributions to Byrdie, Bravo, Teen Vogue, and Us Weekly. Growing up in a family of beauticians—and through her own personal studies—she developed an in-depth understanding of aesthetics, cosmetic product formulation, and beauty treatment development and has also held roles as a senior copywriter, content strategist, and proofreader for top beauty and wellness brands. Even so, you'd be hard pressed to find her with her hair and makeup actually done. Sophia is based in Minneapolis and is a 2019 graduate of the University of Minnesota, where she majored in English and minored in cinema studies. During her time at the university, she was the Arts & Entertainment Editor for the Minnesota Daily, earning the 2019 Editor of the Year award for her work. She connected deeply with the Twin Cities arts scene, collaborating with leading beauty professionals, designers, and artists. Graduating Summa Cum Laude, her thesis—a close-reading of Vanderpump Rules—was featured on NPR. When not immersed in writing or testing new products, Sophia enjoys watching reality TV, reading, and exploring the newest woo-woo wellness trends. Keep up with her on Instagram @sophiavilensky.