Katie Holmes’s Wardrobe Is So Good, She’s Now Referencing Her Own Looks

If there’s one celebrity who can set the tone for a season, it’s Katie Holmes. The actress has always had a knack for taking simple staples and making them feel aspirational (just look at the set of Happy Hours), and when it comes to autumn, her go-to has long been the humble leather jacket.

Holmes has been loyal to the style for decades. Back in 1999, she wore a sleek leather blazer to the MTV Music Awards, pairing it with a white dress in a look that captured the minimalism of the era. Just weeks later, she was spotted at the premiere of Go in a nearly identical iteration, proving early on that a leather jacket wasn’t a one off trend piece, but a foundational wardrobe item she would return to again and again.

Fast forward to now, and the leather jacket still plays a starring role in Holmes’s wardrobe. At this year’s US Open, she layered one casually over a silk sundress from Silk Laundry and Marni Tulipea Bag. The pairing of tough leather against a delicate slip is a lesson in transitional dressing. Equal parts polished and laid back, it made us excited for leather jacket weather.

What makes Holmes’s approach so appealing is its ease. She never overcomplicates things: the leather jacket is simply shrugged on, doing the heavy lifting while the rest of the outfit stays unfussy. It’s the epitome of effortless style - a balance of timelessness and wearability that feels relevant whether it’s 1999 or 2025.

While the exact piece she wore courtside hasn’t been identified, the high street is brimming with similar jackets - from tailored leather blazers to boxy biker cuts. Consider this the perfect cue to dig yours out of storage or invest in a fresh one. If Holmes has declared autumn open, we’re more than happy to follow suit.

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Renee Washington, Grazia's digital fashion and beauty writer, lives online. With a penchant for wispy lashes and streetwear, she writes about the worlds of fashion and beauty from the viewpoint of the modern fashion girlie..

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