I won’t pretend to know everything about : I have never watched Dawson’s Creek, nor any of her other work to the best of my knowledge. I know she was married to Tom Cruise, and has a daughter named Suri, but most importantly in this context, I know that she is someone who is revered for her unassuming sense of style. Uncomplicated yet chic, and at a quick glance seemingly basic, it’s exactly these qualities that mean her are forever capturing the eyes, and hearts, of the paparazzi and Vogue.
co.uk readers alike. So, I got Holmes to dress me for a week.
.. well, sort of.
Rather, I dressed like Katie Holmes, and attempted to recreate those viral pap shots, to trial-run her newly launched in collaboration with minimalist Parisian brand . The collection, designed by Holmes to work as a “complete wardrobe”, consists of both new and reimagined APC designs that she hopes buyers “can mix and match to create many different looks that suit one’s individual style.” Admittedly, there are some differences between myself and Katie’s personal style.
I tend to lean into a more mismatched and unconventional aesthetic, and I definitely enjoy a more eclectic colour palette. There are, however, also similarities: her love of (which played a part in the creation of this collection via a deep dive of APC’s archives) is something I relate to, as probably half of my wardrobe is vintage, and when shopping I’m always drawn to those timeless basics you can unashamedly wear over and .
