Temperatures are dropping, snow is falling, and days are growing shorter and darker. Meanwhile, our calendars are filling up fast. All of this can only mean one thing: the festive season has arrived! Along with it come dazzling Hollywood parties and stunning celebrity fashion moments.

Last night, Hollywood’s next generation took over the red carpet. Stars like Kaia Gerber, Ryan Destiny, Kathryn Newton, and Ava Phillippe gathered at LA’s Holloway House for The Hollywood Reporter and Instagram’s Next Gen 2024 event. They certainly showcased their festive fashion flair for the occasion.

The most memorable look? Gerber’s, of course. It featured one unexpected touch: a pair of knee-high white cotton socks.

The 23-year-old model blended festive glamour with schoolgirl charm. She paired a heavily embellished gold mini-dress and matching cape with perforated cotton socks and patent pink pumps. If this quirky mix feels Alessandro Michele-inspired, that’s no surprise – the entire look is from his Spring 2025 Avant Les Débuts collection for Valentino.

Is this a hint for us to start pairing party dresses with throwback hosiery? Only time will tell…