In a fringed knit shawl that embodies the iconic style of Vanessa Hudgens at Coachella, Kerry Washington embraces the resurgence of 2010s boho-hippie-indie-hipster fashion during her latest red carpet appearance.
This proves that 2010s style is making a comeback in a big way.
At Elle’s Women in Hollywood event, the Scandal star opted for a necklace-free look, instead focusing on a smoky eye and a head-to-toe ensemble straight from the runway of Ralph Lauren, one of the night’s sponsors.
The ensemble consisted of pants, a top, a belt, and the standout fringed shawl.
Completing the outfit with a small black clutch and a sleek blunt bob, Washington juxtaposed a corporate flair with the ’70s/Western vibes of her attire.
Kerry Washington attended Elle’s 2023 Women in Hollywood celebration at Nya Studios in Los Angeles on December 5, 2023.
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To give you an idea of the style, here’s a image of the shawl showcased at the Ralph Lauren spring-summer 2024 show.
Additionally, Vanessa Hudgens was spotted wearing a machine-washable version of this garment at Coachella in 2012.
Another familiar face, Hailey Baldwin, was also seen wearing this style at Coachella in 2016.
While we reminisce about flower crowns and ironic mustache temporary tattoos, we wonder if Washington will take this look beyond its music festival roots.
With its strong ’70s influence, we would love to see her pair the shawl with jeans instead of black slacks, adding a casual twist.
We can’t deny that Kerry Washington can pull off any style effortlessly.
Although she often gravitates towards polished and feminine ensembles, she recently embraced activewear and even donned orange hair, successfully channeling Sha’Kerry Richardson for Halloween.
Paying homage to the track star’s 2021 US Olympic Track and Field trials look, Washington nailed every detail, from the nails and tattoos to the nose stud and vivid orange hair..
