Katie Holmes Successfully Masters Summer's Most Polarizing Denim Trend: Barrel Jeans
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Though Katie Holmes has been firmly in the spotlight since she was a teenager, she hasn't let stardom impact her personal style. In a recent interview with Town & Country, the Dawson's Creek alum discussed celeb life and being constantly photographed. “It's flattering, but it doesn't change how I live or dress," Holmes said.
Holmes stayed true to this ethos during her most recent public outing. On Monday, August 26, she attended a screening of her of her 2023 film Pieces of April at the the Paris Theater in NYC. Though many stars would wear a gown for such an occasion, Homes stuck to her signature laid-back style in a casual pair of jeans.
Holmes slipped into a green crushed satin top decorated with red roses. It was her dark-wash denim, however, that took a starring role. She wore a pair of black-wash barrel jeans—the polarizing silhouette of the summer. Her billowing bottoms featured a high-waisted silhouette, an ankle-skimming hem, and a slightly faded colorway that gave off an edgy feel.
Holmes enhanced her night-out look with a pair of pointed-toe kitten heel mules in glossy navy blue, sleek rounded sunglasses, and a $920 leather croc-embossed shoulder bag from A.P.C.
Back to the barrel jeans, though. The style is certainly rising in popularity, having effectively become one of the most coveted denim trend of the season. Before it hit the mainstream, the look was all over runways during the Fall 2024 Fashion Month circuit.
Parisian label Alaïa, for example, demonstrated the dramatic appeal of billowing jeans. Even ready-to-wear brands like Rag & Bone, Agolde, and Tibi are now offering similar styles.
Bottom line? This denim trend isn’t slowing down anytime soon.
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Lauren is the Fashion Editor at Marie Claire, where she writes trend reports, shopping pieces, and celebrity news stories. Prior to Marie Claire, Lauren worked for Harper’s Bazaar and ELLE as a freelance editor with a specific focus on seasonal styles and coveted products. She also worked for Town & Country, where she developed a robust portfolio of fashion roundups and designer profiles.
Lauren graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree in communications and a minor in journalism. While attending Penn, Lauren contributed to the university's fashion magazine, The Walk, while also interning for Philadelphia Style Magazine and EveryStylishGirl.
When she’s not exploring the world of fashion, you can find Lauren sharpening her skills as DJ, discovering new restaurants in New York City (she’s a foodie), and spending quality time with friends and family. Follow her along at @laurenktappan.
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