The Tamesis
Katie Holmes’ ad is sure to send shivers down the spine of any fashion-conscious woman with a passing interest in raw, quiet luxury looks. Next, soft tapping ripples through major East Coast cities as girls collectively add to their shopping carts whatever Holmes is carrying or throwing over his shoulder. Consider the cardigan she wore in 2019, which instantly propelled the then-relatively unknown brand Khaite to success.
Her coveted collection of bulky wallets and handbags also inspires many impulse buys. Will you find some in her recent rotation? The classic quilted Chanel 19 flap bag, Métier London’s sleek Perriand top-handle city bag, the trapezoidal Akris Ai shoulder bag, the iconic Celine Triomphe bag, and many shapes and sizes from her favorites, Manu Atelier (it-girl staple Le Cambon), Nina Ricci and the aforementioned Khaite.
This week, Holmes appears again in the West Village. What kind of it-bag should I apply this time? A large blue and white canvas tote from the famous Strand Bookstore featuring New York City landmarks. Casual, cool, and full of New York style: it’s actually Kate Holmes’ perfect bag after get off work.
The rest of the actor-filmmaker’s look was similarly dutiful and nonchalant: She wore a blue-and-white Breton striped crew neck and long sleeves, high-waisted black jeans fastened with a brown belt buckle, and latte-colored ankle boots. She accessorized with a pair of aviator sunglasses, blue drop earrings and a peace sign pendant necklace. Surprisingly, Katie isn’t a wireless headphone girl, instead she’s wearing some canary yellow Beats wireless headphones.
It was a more minimalist look for Holmes, who hit the red carpet at the American Image Awards earlier this week. She wore a custom-made tuxedo by Gap Studio and a pair of patent leather black glove-style shoes designed by contemporary shoemaker Herbert Levine. Never one to miss a trend in accessories or footwear, Holmes ushered in the return of shoes with high vamps that avoid cracked toes.
