Impeccable tailoring, deconstructed suiting, and microscopic attention to detail? It can only be Thom Browne. Browne, who launched his eponymous menswear label in 2003, branched into womenswear years later with a bold declaration: “There is no dividing line between men’s and women’s fashion, it’s always just a matter of cut.” Now, wearing the designer is a sign of sartorial cultivation among celebrities.
He refers to his famous clients as members of the “Thom Browne family” and puts on incredible spectacles, like the Edgar-Allen-Poe-themed runway show — complete with actress Carrie Coon reciting “The Raven” — that capped off New York Fashion Week in February. Attending the Critics Choice Awards in January, superstar Billie Eilish was studious and stylish in a Thom Browne look that fit flawlessly. Layering a cleverly crafted bodice and pencil skirt over a floor-length shirt dress with a peek-a-boo hem, and sealing the ensemble with Browne’s signature platform brogues, the singer showed exactly what she was made of on the carpet.
Next up, on the heels of her incredible press tour for “Dune: Part Two,” Zendaya served an ace while promoting “Challengers” in London. The leading lady donned a custom sequin halter dress with a drop waist and mesh panels along the skirt, creating the effect of a classic tennis number. In case you haven’t picked up on Browne’s extraordinary eye for small flourishes, the Zendaya’s dress was also embroidered with ti.