In the year 2025, with Instagram showing us every corner of their lives, there's one thing we know - that stars, they're not like us. But when it comes to fashion, they are great inspiration - and when it comes to Nicole Kidman's latest red carpet outfit, there really is something we can all take away.
Attending her Kering Women in Motion Talk at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 18, Kidman wore a full look by Balenciaga's AW 2025 collection, of dark jeans and a leather top.
And while a leather shirt might not seem the ideal summer outfit, allow us to remind you what a British summer really consists of. And that is pure changeability. There's nothing to say you can't have something a bit more summery underneath, just in case you get a moment of warmth. Consider the leather shirt your 2025 upgrade to the shacket. If it's good enough for balmy seaside Cannes, it's good enough for us.
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Nicole isn't the only proponent of a bit of summer leather either. Miley Cyrus is a fan. When recently in Paris, the singer wore an all leather outfit straight from Yves Saint Laurent's AW25 runway.
Away from the catwalk, there's plenty of leather you can buy too. Here's our pick of the best leather shirts available to buy now.
Chrissie faux leather shirt
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