A few days ago, Kendall Jenner was spotted at Paris Fashion Week in a stylish look that’s simple to recreate. Her stylist, Dani Michelle, shared on Instagram that the supermodel chose a long-sleeved black dress from The Row, paired with bold red opaque tights.
Jenner is ahead of the trend with her bold choice in tights, sporting a color featured in the spring-summer 2025 collections unveiled last month. It’s one of the easiest and most affordable ways to embrace next season’s trends. On the runways, brands like Ester Manas and Tibi styled vibrant, opaque stockings with soft pastel dresses, creating striking contrasts with shades like butter yellow and lavender.
Red tights have been a popular choice at Versace, where Gigi Hadid walked the runway in an asymmetrical printed dress paired with sheer, darker-toned stockings. GDCS followed suit with an all-black look, while Alessandro Michele introduced red lace tights in his debut for Valentino, using them as a stylish transition between footwear and his baroque-inspired dresses.
The takeaway? It’s time to stock up on red and maroon tights. After all, Kendall Jenner has set the trend!
You just bought a new mini skirt and can’t wait to show it off, but it feels a bit too revealing for a casual fall Tuesday. While tights might seem like the go-to option, street-style icon Chloe King recommends sheer knee-high socks instead (or stockings, as my grandmother would say).
King, a luxury retail expert famous for her appearances in Fashion Week street style round-ups, has become a leading figure in the knee socks trend. She’s styled sheer hosiery with mini shorts and jackets worn as dresses. While she’s tried pairing them with masculine brogue loafers, she admits that wearing super high heels is way more fun.
King at New York Fashion Week last February in a sheer set, styled with olive shorts, and brown platform heels.
“As hemlines have gotten shorter and shorter in recent seasons,”—cue the runway models and celebrities flaunting micro mini skirts, hot pants, and sometimes no pants at all—“adding knee-high socks to mini shorts or a jacket-as-dress helps balance all the exposed skin,” she says. “Plus, the sheer-to-skin gradient adds a fresh texture to the outfit and is a more surprising choice than tights.” Who would have thought nylon stockings would be trending in 2024!
Sheer knee-highs are an unexpected choice, which is exactly why they pair so well with a short, seductive hemline. “There’s something wonderfully puzzling about adding a knee sock to an outfit,” King says. “The sheer nylon brings both sex appeal and a touch of grandpa’s closet—it’s that ‘ugly cool’ that Prada nails so perfectly!” A styling move that feels so wrong, yet somehow becomes completely right.
Not all hemlines need to be of the mini and micro variety—a perfectly reasonable, just-at-the-knee hem works well, too.
King has perfected the art of balancing an awkward outfit with a truly great one. She has an instinct for adding the perfect finishing touch to make an outfit pop, whether it’s a quirky hat or a pair of dangly cherry earrings. Remember the brooch trend from last season’s New York Fashion Week street style? King’s oversized red rosette pin was one of the first hints that the accessory was making a comeback.
The brooch in question, paired with, of course, black knee stockings
All this to say, King knows exactly how to elevate a look—and if this trendsetter suggests adding sheer knee socks to your wardrobe, it’s fashion advice you won’t want to ignore.
But King isn’t the only one using knee-skimming pantyhose as a smart styling trick. While reviewing the latest Fashion Month street style, I spotted knee-high black fishnets in New York, sheer white nylons in London, and gauzy stockings in Paris, all paired with stunning platform heels.
The platform pumps that caught my eye, styled with sheer nylons and a supersized plaid blazer worn as a mini dress.
On the runways as well as city sidewalks, Christian Dior’s models rarely step out in a chic mini skirt or tailored pleated shorts without sheer black stockings to complete the look. The same is true for Cecilie Bahnsen, though the Danish designer prefers knee-high tights with her signature girlish puffball dresses. King also highlights Simone Rocha: “While I usually lean towards classic black sheer, the thigh-high nude hosiery at their Spring ’25 show has me rethinking new shades and proportions.”
Simone Rocha sent out a series of knee-high and higher socks in her phenomenal Spring 2025 show.
I’m also a fan of knee-length stockings and own a pair of sheer black ones that I bought on a whim from Amazon last August for layering in the fall. Since then, I’ve discovered they pair beautifully with tailored Bermuda shorts for a fall work outfit, and a leg-slit maxi skirt is a fun way to showcase a sheer calf. When I feel drawn to darker, edgier style inspirations and want to reconnect with my Tumblr roots, I turn on “Knee Socks” by the Arctic Monkeys and slip into my own pair with lug-sole black boots.
Another combo worth test-driving: sheer knee-high socks teamed with a sweet pair of Mary Janes.
Take it from King, myself, or a recent runway model: sheer knee socks are an unexpected trend for fall 2024 that’s definitely worth trying. They add a playful touch to any outfit and could unlock a new, more fun aspect of your personal style. Or, at the very least, they serve as a great reminder to give your grandma—a true sheer pantyhose muse—a call!
A guest at London Fashion Week styled white knee socks with a multi-plaid Chopova Lowena mini skirt and smart peny loafers.Sheer socks add some cheek to a checked short suit.The sheer knocks are low-effort addition, but they add a level of intrigue to this Paris Fashion Week guest’s preppy plaid set.Here, black knee-high tights add a sultry spirit to a corporate-coded look.Two trends in one: take the leather bomber jacket trend for a spin with a simple pair of sheer knee socks and black sneakers.
Selena Gomez is rocking her LBD era, and we absolutely love it!
Spotted out and about in yet another variation of the fashion world’s most favourable wardrobe essential, Selena proved just how versatile a wardrobe full of black mini dresses can be.
Selena Gomez chose a sleek satin tuxedo mini dress with a plunging neckline, paired with sheer tights and simple black pumps. She kept her look elegant yet understated for a night out in New York City.
Selena Gomez, the founder of Rare Beauty, straightened her long brunette hair for the evening, opting for a sleek middle part. She tucked one side behind her ear for a chic touch.
To enhance her sharp, tailored outfit, Selena Gomez went all out with her makeup. She paired a sultry smoky eye with a light peach shade on her lips for a flawless finish.
Selena Gomez wore her stunning sheer tights and tuxedo dress to accept the prestigious Ordre des Arts et des Lettres award alongside the cast of her new film, *Emilia Pérez*. This honor, established in 1957 by the French Minister of Culture, recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the arts, literature, or the promotion of these fields.
When your mother is supermodel royalty, Cindy Crawford, and your father is successful businessman, Rande Gerber, being an “it-girl” is in your DNA.
For model, actress, and style icon Kaia Gerber, this couldn’t be more true.
Kaia’s stylish snap oozed peak it-girl energy
Kaia Gerber, taking style inspiration from her iconic mother, Cindy Crawford, shared a stunning snap on her Instagram story yesterday, rocking a chic sheer outfit.
In the photo shared with her 10 million followers, the *Palm Royale* star poses in a tailored black tuxedo-style mini dress, paired with sheer tights featuring fluffy floral knee accents from renowned London-based designer Nensi Dojaka.
Kaia snapped the photo using a Y2K-inspired digital camera, a must-have accessory that no cool girl around the world leaves home without.
Kaia’s tights are from Nensi Dojaka’s newest collection
In recent weeks, Kaia and her stylish wardrobe have been turning heads, and fashion enthusiasts can’t get enough. Just last week, she hosted a group reading for her new book club, *Library Science*, wearing a white lace blouse from Chemena Kamali’s Autumn/Winter 2024 Chloé collection.
Kaia’s skin tight white dress fit her like a glove
Brie Larson is famous for her superhero role as Captain Marvel in MCU movies, but she’s also a style icon. She embraced the summer season by rocking adorable sundresses and swimwear. Now that summer has ended, the Oscar winner is flaunting her latest look, a chic little black dress with tights, reminding us that fall has arrived.
We’ ve seen Brie Larson rock black dresses before. She once wore the same black dress with fellow actress Alexandria Daddario that had white polka dots on it as well as a gorgeous black gown she wore while eating pizza.
But her latest black dress, shared on Instagram, is giving off all the fall vibes we need right now.
Seeing Brie Larson in this little black dress with tights feels like watching this generation’s Grace Kelly.
Brie Larson completes her classy look with black heels, wearing a short black dress with a deep V-neck and a cute bow in the center. What stood out in this photoshoot is how the light reflects on the Lessons in Chemistry actress, casting a dramatic shadow behind her. Whether she’s gazing into the camera or looking away, Larson is clearly owning this fall style.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley turned heads in a stylish fish-net outfit when she arrived at The Ritz during Paris Fashion Week on Thursday.
The 37-year-old model, who is in a relationship with action star Jason Statham, caused a stir as she left the five-star hotel wearing a long-sleeved sheer mesh top over a black bra.
She matched her sheer top with a satin black miniskirt and added black fishnet tights to complete the look.
To enhance her statuesque figure, Rosie stepped into a pair of high stiletto slingbacks.
For a touch of color, she completed her look with a deep red lip and styled her long blonde hair in loose, beachy waves.
Lady Gaga is in England, turning every moment into her personal runway. Thanks to the upcoming release of *Joker: Folie à Deux* on October 4, fans are loving her main character energy and bold fashion choices. Earlier, she blended her famous “Bad Romance” style with a hint of Harley Quinn on the red carpet. Later, Gaga appeared at another event in a more direct take on Quinn’s iconic look.
Swapping her scarlet Celine for checkerboard black-and-white tights and a striped dress, Gaga’s second outfit leaned more toward costume than couture. She also changed her hairstyle, going for a shaggy cut but kept the red-black ombré from earlier. Her dress had a playful babydoll shape, with a prim collar, button-up details, and bold, dizzying stripes.
Puffy sleeves added a sweet touch to the outfit, and she completed the look with sky-high platform shoes featuring Mary Jane straps. Gaga seemed to keep the same makeup from the premiere, including her bejeweled tear and bold powder-blue and black eyeshadow.
Christina Aguilera spiced things up in a bold, busty animal print bodysuit and fishnet tights during the 25th anniversary celebration of her self-titled debut album.
The 43-year-old music icon turned heads in a plunging outfit that highlighted her ample cleavage during the event in West Hollywood on Monday.
Christina paired her bodysuit with only fishnet tights and black stilettos, adding a touch of glamour with a fluffy jacket draped off her shoulders.
The singer exuded confidence as she paused for a series of striking photos, accessorizing with a sparkling diamond choker and matching earrings.
Christina, with her platinum hair styled in soft waves, also posed alongside her fiancé Matthew Rutler at the celebration.
Christina Aguilera turned up the heat in a very busty animal print bodysuit and fishnet tights while the 25th anniversary celebration of her self-titled debut albumThe music icon, 43, set pulses racing in the plunging garment, which enhanced her ample cleavage at the event in in West Hollywood on Monday
Christina mingled with American record producer JC Chasez and a host of other stars at the event.
The “Candyman” hitmaker was in high spirits as she celebrated the 25th anniversary of her debut album at an exclusive Spotify party.
The star sparked a fan frenzy when she recently announced a collaboration with rapper Machine Gun Kelly on a special project celebrating her debut album.
Last week, the five-time Grammy winner teased an exciting collaboration with the 34-year-old “My Ex’s Best Friend” hitmaker by sharing footage of their time together in the studio.
In the video uploaded to her Instagram, the singer films herself sitting on a pink suede couch. She then turns the camera to Machine Gun Kelly, who humorously holds one of her high heels to his ear as if answering a phone.
The performer, celebrated for her powerhouse vocals after rising to fame with her hit track “Genie in a Bottle,” captioned the post: “HELLO?!”
Fans couldn’t contain their excitement as they flooded the comment section to share their reactions to the musicians teaming up.
Earlier this week, she confirmed the release of live studio re-imaginings of her debut album for an episode of Spotify Anniversaries, which debuted on September 23.
Christina, who wore her platinum tresses in soft waves, also posed alongside her fiancé Matthew Rutler at the celebrationChristina also rubbed shoulders with American record producer JC Chasez
Louise Redknapp amazed fans with her beauty when she shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse of her recent photoshoot with high street brand Peacocks on Saturday.
On Instagram, the former Eternal singer stunned in an oversized puffer jacket and a casual black sweatshirt, paired only with £200 Gucci ‘Black Interlocking G Tights’ and pointed-toe slingback heels.
The mother of two, who shares sons Charley, 20, and Beau, 15, with ex-husband Jamie Redknapp, showcased her stunning figure and toned dancer’s legs in the designer tights, leaving fans speechless. Watch the clip below…
Louise, 49, styled her honey-blonde hair into a faux bob by tucking the ends into her turtleneck sweater. She completed the look with golden bronzer, a smoky mocha-toned eye, and plenty of mascara.
Blair Waldorf was known for her tights even more than her iconic headbands. Throughout Gossip Girl’s five seasons, Blair (played by Leighton Meester) wore various types of hosiery—ranging from sheer white to classic black and bold cobalt blue. However, the most memorable pair were the bright tomato-red stockings she paired with a Y2K tube dress and black patent leather heels, seen while walking through the Upper East Side with her best friend, Serena van der Woodsen.
Now, nearly 20 years later, a new fashion icon is reimagining red tights. On Friday, Gigi Hadid hit the runway at the Versace Spring-Summer 2025 show during Milan Fashion Week. She wore a one-shouldered blue-and-brown floral dress paired with sheer crimson stockings. While Hadid’s tights weren’t as bold as Blair Waldorf’s tomato-red version, they still stood out, especially when paired with open-toed heels.
Hadid finished off her chic look with a black leather clutch, several cocktail rings, and a silver bangle on her wrist. Her blonde bob was sleek and straight with a center part, while her makeup featured a dark berry lip and soft, shimmery eye shadow for a glamorous touch.
Long before Blair Waldorf and Gigi Hadid embraced the red tights trend, Princess Diana was already making colorful stockings fashionable. In 1985, while visiting Florence with Prince Charles, the Princess of Wales wore a cherry-red skirt suit matched perfectly with red stockings and heels. A few years later, she attended a Paul McCartney concert in a burgundy velvet dress, pairing it with sheer tights in the same shade for a coordinated look.
What can we say? Fashion always finds a way to bring the past back to life.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley turned heads in a stylish fish-net outfit when she arrived at The Ritz during Paris Fashion Week on Thursday.
