Between the raging ‘naked dress’ craze and preppy polka dot fad, one overarching sartorial trend remains - the electric style of the Eighties. Fashion insiders are constantly dipping into the era in search of new yet nostalgic outfits - and Simone Ashley is the latest muse to do so.
On Wednesday, the Bridgerton actress was spotted on the Lower East Side in Manhattan in a look that paid homage to the dramatic silhouettes of the 1980s. The 30-year-old sported a herringbone wool-blend blazer by Chloé, which hailed from the brand's spring/summer 2026 collection. The timeless yet sculptural piece featured a double-breasted cut which flared into a peplum silhouette - cinched with a thick leather belt and crafted from certified materials for an ethical finish.
© GC ImagesThe runway piece, which currently retails online for £2,500, was layered over a crisp white shirt and teamed with knee-skimming black capri pants. A pair of textured grey suede pumps made for a sharp addition to the monochrome look, while the maison’s popular Black Bracelet Bag made for an elegant choice of accessory.
© GC ImagesSimone wore her raven hair down loose in gentle waves for the outing, opting for a natural makeup blend to accentuate her campaign-fronting features. She smiled as she mapped the streets of New York in her Miranda Priestly-inspired look - a playful nod to her role in the upcoming sequel to The Devil Wears Prada.
The actress’ East Coast stroll marks her latest outing since she attended the 16Arlington x Antony Price Salon Show in London earlier this month. A known muse for Marco Capaldo’s party-centric brand, the It-Brit dazzled at the bash sporting a faux fur-trimmed leather trench coat in a charming shade of chocolate brown.
The buttery piece was coolly layered over a champagne-hued négligée slip dress, complete with lace trims, spaghetti straps and a figure-caressing silhouette.
