Like it’s hard.
Back in the 90s, the scene was on the streets. And in the heart of New York, Chloë Sevigny was everywhere in art, from modeling to acting. From cult film Kids to American Psycho, the eclectic figure became a symbol of downtown Gen X while sneaking from Connecticut to lower Manhattan. Everyone asked, Who IS that girl? According to the New York Times, in 1994, she was no less than the coolest girl in the world. Since then, the multidisciplinary artist has continued to impress us with her versatility, solidifying her status as the ultimate original It Girl.
Whether as the muse of fashion label Chopova Lowena's fairy tale fashion book Conversations with Angels, (as the mythical Snow Queen from Danish folklore), or as the definitive queen bee in The Last Days of Disco, the intriguing actress has brought originality and realness to the fashion world while surprising us time and time again with her off-the-wall fashion choices. Check out the 20 times Chloë Sevigny confirmed her status as an It Girl and ended all other It Girls.
RUNWAY DEBUT AT MIU MIU SS96 (1995)
The actress' runway debut was in the Miu Miu Spring/Summer 1996 collection, where she opened the show in a matching powder blue shirt and pants. Later looks included a black long-sleeved blouse with a midi blue skirt to an ivory top with a sheer avocado open skirt. Sevigny later starred in the label’s SS96 campaign, photographed by Juergen Teller and styled by Joe McKenna, in an intimate and minimalist photoshoot.
PREMIERE OF TREES LOUNGE (1996)
At the premiere of the film Trees Lounge in 1996, Sevigny attends the event in a black asymmetrical pearled gown with tiger print tights, a red long coat, and a retro-cool flower pin.
THE LAST DAYS OF DISCO PREMIERE (1998)
In a high-neck floaty gray dress and razor-sharp red heels at The Last Days Of Disco premiere in New York, Sevigny adds a brown Hermès bag to elevate her look.
THE OSCARS (2000)
Nominated for the film Boys Don’t Cry, the actress attends the 2000 Oscars with an Alber Elbaz black gown for Yves Saint Laurent paired with a sturdy crystal necklace — an outfit that has become the pinnacle of edgy-chic.
THE SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS (2000)
At the 6th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles, the artist steps out in a sheer red and pink floral-patterned dress, showcasing a vivid, colorful, and kitschy mood for the occasion.
GANGS OF NEW YORK PREMIERE (2002)
At the New York premiere of the movie Gangs of New York, the model wears classic '90s tailored black pants, a soft brown sweater, and an eye-catching fur-trimmed coat, underlining Sevigny’s long love of edgy looks.
DOGVILLE PREMIERE (2003)
Sevigny wears a shimmery silver dress adorned with a black ribbon at the premiere of Dogville at the New York Film Festival, showing an unconventional yet girly-charming combination.
AT THE BEACH (2005)
While on a casual stroll on the beach in Miami, the actress was spotted carrying a Louis Vuitton monogram bag with a coquetteish red and white lace jumpsuit.
INFINITY AWARDS (2005)
At the 2005 ICP Infinity Awards, the model wears a maxi floral draped gown with a deep ruffled neck collar — both delicate and alluring.
MET GALA (2007)
At the 2007 Poiret: King of Fashion Met Gala in New York City, Sevigny wears an emerald strapless dress with a black clutch and utilizes a surprising accessory: her bangs.
60 YEARS OF CHLOÉ (2013)
Attending the 60 Years Of Chloé event at Barneys New York, Sevigny wears the controversial SS83 Chloé violin dress by Karl Lagerfeld.
MET GALA (2015)
At the 2015 Met Gala celebration, China: Through the Looking Glass, the actress walks the Met red carpet steps with a J.W. Anderson off-the-shoulder floral dragon embroidery dress.
CANNES PHOTOCALL (2019)
For the photocall of the film The Dead Don't Die at Cannes in 2019, Sevigny pairs an embroidered and tailored black silhouette Loewe dress with Brioni sunglasses.
SIMONE ROCHA FW19 (2019)
The model joins the runway at Simone Rocha FW 2019 in London Fashion Week, wearing one of the Irish designer’s signature white ruffled gowns and sparkling pearled hair accessories.
WINTER STREET STYLE (2019)
Combining two of the best fashion modes — winter style and a fashion-forward archival wardrobe — the actress appears in the New York City street in a leather bomber jacket, denim, and a Chanel suede ushanka trimmed with white fur.
SUMMER STREET STYLE (2022)
Do you believe in astrology? Because HALOSCOPE bets Chloë does — and that she’s proud to be a Scorpio. Photographed by William Strobeck for Vanna Youngstein, Chloë Sevigny wears a black Scorpion t-shirt with sunglasses, denim jeans, and a jacket.
MUGLER SS22 (2022)
As a model in the Mugler Spring 2022 ready-to-wear film, Sevigny is photographed by Lengua in a dreamy tulle dress that blends beige and black tones.
WEDDING TO SINIŠA MAČKOVIĆ (2022)
Two years after marrying husband Siniša Mačković at New York City Hall, Sevigny officially celebrates the union, wearing multiple white looks by designers such as Glenn Martens for Jean Paul Gaultier couture, Jonathan Anderson for Loewe, and Casey Cadwallader for Mugler.
PROENZA SCHOULER FW23 (2023)
Sevigny's voice reads diary entries by author Ottessa Moshfegh as an inner monologue in the most New Yorker label — Proenza Schouler's — soundtrack. The model opens the runway in a leather skirt, tailored jacket, and sharp white blouse while her voice remains until the show ends.
FEUD: CAPOTE VS THE SWANS PREMIERE (2024)
Styled by Haley Wollens, Sevigny wears Look 01 from Christopher John Rogers’ Pre-Fall 2024 collection — a white, strapless ribbon-front bubble dress in industrial nylon for the Feud: Capote vs. The Swans premiere. 🌀
Ana Reitz is a Brazilian fashion writer who breathes fashion. As a Latin American fashionista, she values a diverse and inclusive fashion landscape and aims to make a difference in the complex yet beautiful industry that surrounds her. She writes anything fashion-related for her own Substack For Fashion’s Sake.