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May? Already?! The end of April can only mean one thing: it’s time for my monthly roundup of the best-dressed celebrities. Ahead, prepare to see Paige DeSorbo’s take on old-school glamour, a ladylike look from the star of Ransom Canyon, and—naturally—an appearance by Zendaya. Notably excluded are all the best Coachella looks, because that’s a whole other can of worms. Keep scrolling for the 24 most fashion-forward stars of April.
Dua Lipa
When: April 28
Where: The Chaplin Award Gala in New York City
What: Schiaparelli
Why: Now that’s what I call statement jewelry.
When: April 28
Where: Los Angeles
What: A Marine Serre dress, Aupen bag and Kinraden earrings
Why: One day she’s Amy March in Little Women, and the next she’s dressed to kill in all leather. Get you a girl who can do both.
Quinta Brunson
When: April 25
Where: Tiffany & Co.’s launch of Blue Book 2025: Sea of Wonder at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City
What: A Jenny Packham dress and Tiffany & Co. jewelry
Why: She looks so pretty!
Lori Harvey
When: April 24
Where: Jacquemus’s Los Angeles boutique opening cocktail on Melrose Avenue
What: Jacquemus
Why: Take note, office sirens—this is how it’s really done.
Olivia Rodrigo
When: April 24
Where: The Planned Parenthood Gala at Cipriani South Street in New York City
What: Jewelry from Maison H and Anita Ko
Why: She swapped out her combat boots for the night.
Serena Williams
When: April 24
Where: The 2025 Time100 Gala at Lincoln Center in New York City
What: De Beers jewelry
Why: I clicked for the necklace, but stayed for the dress. Okay, Serena!
Miley Cyrus
When: April 23
Where: New York City
What: A Coperni dress and Giuseppe Zanotti heels
Why: Miley has been serving up a series of all-black looks, each one more stunning than the last.
When: April 22
Where: New York City
What: A Simkhai dress
Why: I can personally vouch that Minka Kelly is one of the sweetest stars in Hollywood—and she definitely looks the part in this charming layered dress.
When: April 22
Where: New York City
What: A Savette bag and Tabayer earrings
Why: It’s safe to assume that she did not make this look from scratch, but I’d never rule it out.
Jennie
When: April 21
Where: Coachella
What: Custom and archival Mugler
Why: This look says, “I’m that bitch.” And she is.
Katie Holmes
When: April 19
Where: New York City
What: A Selvi skirt and Metier bag
Why: Forever in awe of her permanent effortlessness.
JoAni Johnson
When: April 16
Where: FoundRae’s United in Love cocktail party in New York City
What: FoundRae jewelry and a Telfar bag
Why: New fashion hero unlocked.
Kristen Noel Crawley
When: April 16
Where: The Gucci Together Mother’s Day luncheon at Borgo in New York City
What: Gucci
Why: As you can imagine, it’s difficult to pick one best-dressed guest from a Gucci party, but I think Crawley’s tonal ensemble takes the cake.
When: April 14
Where: The School of Style Headquarters in Los Angeles
What: A Guest In Residence cashmere polo
Why: Celebs supporting celebs.
Courtney Eaton
When: April 10
Where: A Yellowjackets event in Los Angeles
What: Acne Studios
Why: Just when I thought bows had slipped out of the trend cycle!
Peggy Gou
When: April 8
Where: Her collaboration launch with Don Julio 1942 Tequila in London
What: A Danz suede set
Why: In case it isn’t obvious from this outfit, Peggy Gou is the coolest of the cool.
Paige DeSorbo
When: April 8
Where: New York City
What: Carolina Herrera
Why: I’ve always preferred checkered print over houndstooth, but even I’m loving this one.
When: April 7
Where: Los Angeles, California
What: A Coach bag
Why: If you’ve been following these lists for some time, you’ll know how happy I am to see Laura Harrier back in the ranks. This is expert-level mixing of black and brown.
Rihanna
When: April 6
Where: Los Angeles, California
What: Celine jeans
Why: First Kendrick Lamar wore Celine jeans, and now Rihanna followed suit.
Gwyneth Paltrow
When: April 5
Where: The Breakthrough Prize Ceremony in Los Angeles
What: An archival Donna Karan resort 2015 dress
Why: Ethereal yet understated.
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