CARA DELEVINGNE WILL ALWAYS BE LONDON’S IT-GIRL

Nothing screams early 2010s like a patent A-line skirt – and Topshop was the MVP on that front. Walking the catwalk at Topshop’s 2013 show (did you hear, the Topshop runway is returning too?!), Cara was every bit the Brit-core queen. This navy and black combo has echoes of quiet luxury, and the long faux-fur coat with an oversized bowling bag wouldn’t look out of place on the King's Road today. We love the cowboy boot mules and ankle socks, an unexpected combo that blends preppy chic with Western flair. Dare we say, this look speaks to several current trends without feeling dated.

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Bardot premium faux fur wrap over coat in black, £269
Topshop faux leather clean pleat mini skirt in black, £36
Azalea Wang Enrico western heeled mules in black and snake print, £75
& Other Stories suede two handle bowling shoulder bag in dark brown, £175
Noisy May ribbed tank top with contrast seam detail in navy, £16

Another Topshop corker, this sheer tulle dress proves Cara’s power as a style chameleon. The scattered sequin embroidery and ribbon-finished heels are a delicious blend of every mid-summer feminine trend we yearned after at the time. And the corsage is a fun nod to prom (what’s more throwback than that?). As mesh makes a comeback in 2025’s summer wardrobe, we can picture this floating mini turning heads in a Grecian taverna – or an East London wine bar, if we’re staying true to Cara’s roots.

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Reclaimed Vintage lace mesh maxi layering dress in yellow, £49.99
Forever New drop hem sheer midaxi dress in lemon drop, £110
ASOS DESIGN organza sheer midi skirt in green, £22
Topshop double layer sheer straight skirt in buttermilk, £38

Jumping forwards a couple of years to a seriously British situation. Cara attending the Burberry show in London, kitted out in a black mini dress that would give Anne Boleyn a run for her money. We love the 15th-century energy this look gives with exaggerated sleeves, a cinched waist and matching cape (of course). While we might not always have the social appointments worthy of such a get-up, the formula is worth a once-over. Not least for the addition of a gladiator sandal (they’re back, if you hadn’t heard).

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Princess Polly square neck corset detail skater mini dress in black, £58
ASOS DESIGN ruched bust corset mini dress in black, £30
Lace & Beads puff sleeve organza mini dress in black, £65
ASOS DESIGN Wide Fit Native strappy heeled sandals in black, £26

The visibly present Supreme boxers. The skinny white sweatpants. The cropped navy cardigan with gold buttons. The round mirrored sunglasses. The choker. When it comes to this outfit, we don’t quite know where to look. And yet it completely works. Perhaps that’s the magic of 2017 – widely regarded as one of the best years in recent history. If Cara’s laissez-faire attitude to dressing is anything to go by, then we were clearly having more fun with our wardrobes at the time. This ‘fit might not feel quite as relevant today, but it’s certainly inspired us to take an unexpected – and joyful – approach to our clothes.

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Agon Classic joggers in white loopback, £37
Calvin Klein Modern Cotton holiday 3 pack boxer brief in black/red, £42
Missyempire cropped button through cardigan in white, £28
Weekday oval metal sunglasses with mirrored lens in silver, £26

Bringing us up to speed and into the present day, Cara debuted a deliciously devilish look at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival earlier this year. With a bedroom smokey eye and a wine-coloured gown, this one is worthy of the Delevingne hall of fame. Once again, Cara flexes her shapeshifting muscles – and we can’t get enough of the choppy black hair. It might be summer, but we’re adding this to the moodboard for some style inspo come autumn.

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Murci exclusive velvet square neck flippy hem mini dress in burgundy, £84
Bobbi Brown Eye Shadow Palette - Smokey Nudes, £42
Kylie Cosmetics Kyliner Gel Eyeliner Pencil 001 Matte Black, £16
Benefit Gimme Brow, £26