Make Your Closet Last
By Gwen Rippeto
How Sofia Richie Grainge is inspiring Gen Z to transform their closets from trendy to timeless.
In recent years, Gen Z has looked to fashion icons like Kim Kardashian, Rihanna, Kylie Jenner, and Alix Earle to inspire their fashion choices.
While each of these women have unique and distinct styles, they all tend to follow hot trends and favor more revealing pieces. As a result, crop tops, corsets, ripped jeans, mini skirts, and cut-outs have become staples of Gen Z closets.
However, in April of this year, 24-year-old fashion designer Sofia Richie Grainge joined TikTok to bring fans along for her fabulous wedding weekend at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on the French Riviera. TikTok users worldwide immediately fell in love with Sofia’s natural makeup look and timeless style.
According to State of Matter’s article “Timeless Fashion: An Alternative to Fast Fashion,” timeless fashion “is clothing that is not influenced by current trends and will never go out of style;” “timeless pieces are classic, elegant and well-made” (Timeless Fashion: An Alternative to Fast Fashion, para 4)
Remembered for her elegant designs and pieces, Coco Chanel had the ability to “create timeless pieces instead of short-lived trends“ which revolutionized the way females dressed (Coco Chanel – The Timeless Visionary “Fashion Changes But Style Endures, para 2).
By introducing loose jersey fabrics and fitted blazers, inspired by military uniforms, Coco Chanel brought comfort to female fashion and paved the way for future Chanel designers, such as Karl Lagerfeld, to “re-imagine the classic style” (Coco Chanel – The Timeless Visionary “Fashion Changes But Style Endures, para 3). Today, Chanel remains as the face of timeless fashion and continues to inspire females to favor classic, lasting pieces rather than fleeting trends.
With three custom wedding gowns from Chanel, Sofia Richie Grainge looked elegant and authentically beautiful and simplistic. Posting get-ready-with-me videos detailing her designer looks for her welcome party, rehearsal dinner, and wedding day,
Sofia Richie Grainge introduced Gen Z to timeless fashion. Below are three of Richie Grainge’s jaw-dropping looks from what the world is now calling the “Gen Z Royal Wedding.”
Sofia Richie Grainge Welcome Party: Proenza Schouler Mini Dress
Sofia Richie Grainge Rehearsal Dinner: Custom Chanel
Sofia Richie Grainge Wedding and Reception: Custom Chanel
Following her wedding festivities, Sofia Richie Grainge continued to draw attention with her effortless and sophisticated honeymoon and day-to-day outfits.
Her crisp button downs, cashmere sweaters, tweed blazers, and classic trouser pants inspired the younger generation to do away with crop-tops and start emulating this chic look.
Below are our ten Sofia Richie Grainge-inspired pieces that will elevate your closet and transform your style from trendy to timeless.
A classic pantsuit - Lido Wide-Leg Italian Wool Pant and Lido Sculpted Italian Wool Blazer in Transition Cream White
2. A white heel - The Lou Pump
3. An oversized blazer - Oversized Blazer in Pewter Houndstooth by Everlane and Flowy Blazer in Black by Zara.
4. A neutral sweater - The Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck Sweater in Oatmeal by Quince.
5. A brown sandal - Women’s Hadyn Slide Sandals in CognacWomen’s Hadyn Slide Sandals in Cognac by Steve Madden
6. A white maxi dress -The Lincoln Maxi dress in white by princess polly and Lissa Dress in white by Reformation
7. A neutral clutch - The Delvina Clutch from Moda Luxe in Denim Multi and Charming Tailor Chic Soft Vegan Leather Clutch Purse Bag
7. A white button down - Cotton-blend Shirt from H&M
9. Loafers and Mules - Capri Loafers in Black from Princess Polly and Alfani Step N’ Flex Women’s Garlend Mule Flats in black from Macy’s
10. Vintage style sunglasses - BUTABY Rectangle Sunglasses for Women and Sculptor by Aire in Cookie Tort & Brown Mono from Revolve and Paris Sunglasses in Deep Chocolate Tort from Privé Revaux Eyewear
A classic pantsuit with pumps or loafers, an oversized blazer, a white maxi dress with a neutral sweater over your shoulders, and brown sandals are some of the simple pieces that will immediately elevate your wardrobe. Whether you are gearing up for a business meeting or a nice dinner with friends, these pieces will ensure you look chic and are channeling your inner Sofia Richie Grainge.
