Chloë Sevigny’s Best Style Moments, From Red Carpets to City Streets

Chloë Sevigny was only a teen when novelist Jay McInerney famously described her in The New Yorker as “the coolest girl in the world.” Her 1995 breakout role in Kids cemented her as such, and in the decades since, she’s done just about everything to build upon that It girl reputation.

Sevigny, who is just as comfortable in an indie flick as she is chopping up in a Hollywood blockbuster, has also proved herself to possess a chameleon-like quality when it comes to her personal style. She’s established relationships with practically every brand under the sun—from powerhouses like Gucci and Marc Jacobs to indie mainstays like Chopova Lowena and Dilara Findikoglu—and even put on her designer hat for a cult-favorite collection with Opening Ceremony. The actor’s style has become synonymous with downtown New York and, three decades into her career, isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. Below, take a look back at Chloë Sevigny’s best style moments—from the red carpet all the way to the Manhattan streets.

To attend the cruise 2027 runway, Sevigny skillfully stacked textures and prints. Her look for the after-party was equally as show-stopping.

Forever a Miu Miu girl, Sevigny unexpectedly paired a macramé dress with leather boots for a post-show dinner in Paris. (After walking the runway, of course.)

If anyone can make lace, capri biker shorts, and a puff skirt work, it’s Sevigny.

Sevigny had us seeing triple with this stacked t-shirt from fashion insider favorite, August Barron.

The actror slipped into a glam Boho Saint Laurent look to attend the renowned Los Angeles gala.

For this premiere, she looked effortless and edgy in Phoebe Philo.

Only Sevigny could turn this upcycled Balenciaga tablecloth into something fit for the red carpet.

Sevingy was hard to miss in a sunshine yellow Christopher John Rogers look.

Space cadet meets downtown grunge to celebrate Mugler’s collaboration with H&M.

Sevigny offered a stylish guide to layering and cozy fall knits, as she strolled around the Big Apple.

Sevigny’s big bag and even bigger trapeze pants were the ultimate street style moment.

No one can pull off stealth wealth quite like the Queen of Cool.

Sevigny had no problem showing a little leg, or side, in a dramatic cut-out look by Gucci.

There’s nothing Sevigny loves quite as much as a puff sleeve dress in an eclectic print.

The actor tapped into French Girl style for a more casual look at the international film festival.

Sevigny looked every bit of her Hollywood self in a pleated, drop waist Chanel dress.

Sevigny looked like she was on quite the mission as she traipsed around lower Manhattan in a pleated tennis skirt, Louis Vuitton bag, and leather loafers.

Only Sevigny would wear this Rochas tinsel gown, with perfectly placed bum cut-outs, to the Costume Institute Gala.

There was a lot going on with this sequined and lace Rodarte look, but Sevigny of course made it all work.

The star provided a masterclass in pattern clashing for Miu Miu’s spring 2013 show, where she also sported a pair of the brand’s famous heeled mules.

The actor showed a little skin at HBO’s Big Love premiere in a blue floral Rodarte dress paired with red and gold cutout sandals and a matching red lip.

Ready to dance the night away, the actor wore a bold and edgy Proenza Schouler dress and black sky-high platform sandals.

Sevigny turned heads on the red carpet in a sheer gown by Issac Mizrahi.

In lots and lots of leather for a Proenza Schouler party in 2009. So, so New York.

In a cut-out fringe midi dress, the actor looked chic and just the right amount of undone.

Fresh faced and glowy, Sevigny showed up in a draped floral maxi dress with a low, square-cut neckline and ruffled bodice.

The actor looked darling in an ’80s-inspired strapless dress and black velvet choker.

Sevigny will serve up a look serve just about anywhere—even at the opening of a Target in Brooklyn.