The Look: Linda Evangelista
We all know that face: her mouth, an elegant crimson swipe of knowing hauteur; her signature bon mot-parted lips; and, those almond eyes framed by the Vesuvius peak of her arched eyebrows. Her runway persona is a blend of droll repartee in model form spinning down the runway, the petulant prankster we saw in Unzipped, and the cool duchess draped in Scottish tartan as featured in the pages of Vogue.
At first glance, Linda's vibe harks back to the Suzy Parkers and Dovimas who dominated post-war fashion spreads—but with a decidedly modern twist. A chameleon, she shape-shifted from brunette (both long and short) to red, blonde, and blunt cuts, effortlessly embodying the gossamer louche minimalism of Calvin, the luxe layered mothy grunge of Marc at Perry Ellis, the baby doll club kid spunk of Anna Sui, and the garishly alluring filigreed pomp of Versace—not to mention the tweedy, witty Parisienne sophisticate of Karl’s Chanel.
How do you measure the style of Linda? Whether dashingly neutral, blazing a trail in black, or shining bright in saturated tones, the look is a sophisticated mix of arch elegance and effortless flair.
Here, I’ve mined some iconic looks from her 40-year career—on and off the catwalk—to pick my favorites, so we can dress a little more like Linda this fall.
Black and White
Keep it graphic and classic with menswear staples and crisp accessories.
Nite Life
Make a statement in snowy ivory or not-so-basic black
Coco Puff
Make it tres parisienne with classic tweeds and chains.
Pop Up
A splash of highlighter brights to brighten your day or night.
Sylvia Toledano Manchette Cuff Bracelet
So Nineties
Body con, headbands and cropped tailoring? It’s back.
Neutral Territory
Town and country ease meets city slicker chic.
Jet Set
Enter your own era of elegance with shimmering black and a pop of crimson.
Cat’s Meow
Layer it up or make one piece pop. Leopard is your new neutral.
