Ellie Goulding is a contemporary dressing muse.
Her wardrobe is bold, trendy, and It-girl-approved. She rocks daring styles loved by California’s coolest stars like Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner, and Hailey Bieber.
Ellie Goulding wowed at the 2024 Rolling Stone UK Awards at Camden’s Roundhouse on Thursday. She embraced modern chic in a full Michael Kors autumn/winter 2024 outfit. Her look featured the ‘Banker Wool Doeskin Double-Breasted Carved Blazer’ with matching Bermuda shorts, ‘Slate Croc Winona Pump’ heels, and the ‘Black Calf Manhatta Bag.’ Adding a glamorous edge, she accessorized with pieces from Japanese high jewelry brand Tasaki’s ‘Danger’ and ‘Fine Links’ collections.
The standout piece that elevated her look from classic late ’90s/early 2000s tailoring to a 2024 It-girl-approved ensemble was a cropped grey top. She paired it with black sheer socks that stopped just below the knee for a bold, modern twist.
The vintage-inspired hosiery trend dates back to the ’60s and ’70s and saw a revival in the ’90s and 2000s. Like many Y2K-era styles, it’s making a comeback in 2024. Zendaya helped reignite the trend at Schiaparelli Haute Couture Fashion Week. She paired her dress with Wolford under-the-knee fishnet socks, featuring a subtle back slit that revealed the sheer layer underneath.
“The style lost popularity in later decades but saw a revival in the 1990s and early 2000s,” explains H! Fashion Editor Natalie Salmon. “This was partly due to the schoolgirl look made famous by pop culture and celebrities. Since then, knee-high socks have stayed a fashion staple, often returning in transitional seasons for added warmth and a stylish touch to outfits.”
Knee-high socks are the must-have accessory of the moment, earning approval from fashionistas worldwide.