Bella Hadid’s Eclectic Styling Should Be Studied

Bella Hadid is a street style star for a reason, folks! The top model has a unique ability to throw things together in an ensemble that, on paper, don’t quite make sense. The end result is always fresh, though. She’s made unexpected items trend like last year’s mini Ugg platforms (which she paired with men’s underwear), or revived 2000s staples like the huge messenger bag. Her latest spotting in New York City today, however, is an eclectic styling job for the books: She put together a handful of pieces that one would never think of wearing together. Who else could pair Salomon shoes with a dressy topcoat? 

Hadid—who is likely gearing up for New York Fashion Week—stepped out in a cozy winter outfit that was all about the mix-and-match. Grounding the look was a boxy, oversized double-breasted top coat. Underneath it, she layered baggy trousers and a gray hoodie: a very 2010s styling move of her. She then leaned into surprising accessories too, like a Y2K trucker hat from Supreme, and a pair of sporty Salomon shoes (Hailey Bieber’s also a fan of them). 

Now, would you ever think of styling such a formal overcoat with dad shoes and a Y2K cap? Likely not. But that’s what makes Hadid’s approach to dressing herself always so fun to watch; She’s here to propose new fashion ideas. There should be a whole college course on this skill.