The CBR Presents Studio at San Diego Comic-Con on July 25, 2025, was electric, but Dafne Keen and Sophie Nélisse stole the show with looks that fused Parisian elegance and Italian craftsmanship. It’s a throwback to the chic rebellion I first felt sketching in Milan—timeless, yet daringly modern.
Dafne’s black blazer dress, likely a wool-silk blend, featured sharp lines and a deep plunge, softened by sheer tights and silver earrings—a nod to vintage Italian tailoring. Sophie’s white silk blouse and blue trousers echoed Saint Laurent’s 2024 Paris runway, with a fluid drape and crisp cut that scream French street style. Both outfits balance structure and ease, a trend I’ve tracked since Dior’s 2023 collection.
Oh, the moment I glimpsed Selena Gomez in Rare Beauty’s ‘Rare’ Parfum Campaign, unveiled in August 2025, I was whisked back to the golden glow of a Milanese summer, where elegance meets audacity. There she stands, cradling the ‘Rare’ Eau de Parfum bottle like a talisman, her black off-shoulder top a canvas of minimalist luxury. It’s a look that marries the effortless chic of Parisian boulevards with the opulent craftsmanship of an Italian atelier—a balance I’ve chased since sketching dresses in my nonna’s studio.
Let’s dive into the details, shall we? Selena’s black off-shoulder top is a study in understated brilliance. The ribbed fabric—likely a cotton-blend knit—adds texture and depth, while the off-shoulder cut bares just enough to intrigue without overwhelming. It’s the kind of piece you’d find at The Row or Totême, where tailoring is an art form. The dark hue pops against the campaign’s warm, golden backdrop, making Selena the undeniable focal point. Is it simple? Yes. Is it chic? Unequivocally.
Julia Butters, captured outside ABC studios in New York City on July 28, 2025, offered a refreshingly playful take on the polo dress, a classic reinterpreted with youthful verve—and a subtle nod to tailored sophistication. (One always wonders how long it takes for such calculated casualness to become a thing, doesn’t one?)
There’s something utterly charming about a young star who understands the power of a well-executed fashion paradox. And when Julia Butters stepped out from ABC studios in New York City on July 28, 2025, her ensemble was precisely that: a masterful blend of casual sportswear and polished femininity. It was a moment of delightful irony, an almost schoolgirl charm given a thoroughly modern, very New York, twist.
