Alexa Chung cements her style icon status in a chic structured blazer and leather scarf belt as she heads to Chloe afterparty at Paris Fashion Week

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She’s long been held as one of the 21st-century’s most definitive ‘It Girls’.

As a longtime fan, I have to say Alexa Chung absolutely lived up to her style icon status at the Chloe afterparty during Paris Fashion Week. She just has that natural, cool vibe that always looks so effortless – she truly deserves all the praise she gets!

The 42-year-old model looked stunning leaving her hotel for the event, wearing a chic black blazer with prominent shoulder pads.

Oh my gosh, she wore the jacket, and it was everything! She paired it with these perfectly fitted cream trousers – seriously, she makes everything look so effortless. But the best part? She took a black leather scarf and tied it around her waist like a belt! It was such a cool, unexpected detail, and honestly, I’m already trying to figure out how to copy her look. It just completed the whole outfit!

Alexa finished off her outfit with a chic beige handbag, simple jewelry, and fun, clear heels.

The TV personality was seen out and about after attending the glamorous Chloe Fall/Winter 2026-2027 fashion show earlier that day.

She looked stunning in a peach dress with delicate lace detailing, cinched at the waist with a matching bow belt. Her eyes were beautifully highlighted with bold red eyeshadow.

Olivia Rodrigo, Aimee Lou Wood, Brooke Shields, and Oprah Winfrey were among the many celebrities who attended the fashion show.

In a recent interview with Elle magazine, Alexa shared her thoughts on her fashion career and admitted to having one big regret.

Known for her unique fashion sense and often inspiring designers, she recently revealed she used to think her career wouldn’t last past age 20.

When someone asked if she’d imagined what she’d look like at 40 when she was 22, she said yes, explaining that she’d always looked up to older women growing up.

Growing up, I really admired the style of people around me – my older friends and even my mum, who I thought was incredibly cool. Since I started modeling at a young age and worried my career wouldn’t last, I was always planning for what I’d do next.

I once dreamed of hosting Desert Island Discs, and I was so focused on making that happen that I avoided anything that might hurt my chances. Back then, that meant I was careful about doing photoshoots that were too risqué or outlandish.

The frustrating thing was feeling like I had to choose between being taken seriously as a presenter, like on Woman’s Hour, and being seen as conventionally attractive. I wish I hadn’t felt pressured to tone down my appearance – that’s my biggest regret.

Alexa admitted she was surprised to be called a ‘style icon.’ She remembers others noticing the resemblance more than she did, and her mom would often point out girls who looked like her.

It was definitely a compliment! I’ve felt that way about others too – sometimes I see someone and think, ‘I’d love to look like them,’ and Gabbriette was one of those people for me.

It’s okay to take inspiration from others, and using their style can actually help you figure out what you like and develop your own unique look.

She fondly remembers co-hosting Popworld on Channel 4 from April 2006 to July 2007, saying it was a job she ‘really loved’.

She shared that she’d moved on from modeling, which she admitted wasn’t a good fit for her despite being enjoyable for others. She found it quite frustrating.

I really enjoyed being involved in script meetings, especially being at the table and having my input requested. Alex Zane and I were the ones writing the scripts, and that meant a lot to me – it felt like a huge show of trust.

The model explained that the show had a clothing budget, which allowed them to buy outfits for filming.

It felt like a dream come true. I immediately went to Topshop, wanting to dress like I and my friends normally did. I recall that people on television back then actually put effort into their appearance.

I thought it was strange they weren’t dressed more casually for a Saturday morning TV show. Everyone was feeling rough, so it seemed odd to be wearing heels and a dress instead of something comfortable.

I deliberately chose to act as if everything was normal, which gave me the confidence to be more assertive. The interviews were challenging and required courage, and I needed to feel authentic to myself throughout the process.

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2026-03-05 23:49