14 of Fashion’s Top Twosomes in Honour of National Best Friends Day
by Nicole LiveyTheir friendship bracelets are probably gold plate instead of hemp, and their clothing swaps likely involve pieces of couture instead of ratty walk-of-shame tees, but at their core, we think fashion BFFs are a lot like us. After all, it’s no coincidence that fashionable friends seem to flock together—good style begets good style, right? Whether they’re getting crazy backstage or conquering the party circuit, you know that these dynamic duos are all about the good times. To mark #NationalBestFriendsDay, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite chic friend couples who perfectly complement each other in that special way only true besties can.
In the immortal words of Nicole Richie: “true friends are like diamonds—bright, beautiful, valuable, and always in style.” (Unless they’re Paris Hilton—that was really more of a CZ situation).
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Audrey Hepburn and Hubert de Givenchy
Behind one of fashion’s most iconic moments, there was an even more iconic friendship. Since the pair’s introduction in 1953 on the set of Hepburn’s film Sabrina (where Givenchy was actually expecting to meet the other, more famous Hepburn at the time, Katherine), the two became close friends, eventually collaborating on the LBD that launched a thousand impersonators, seen in the opening credits of Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
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Loulou de la Falaise and Yves Saint Laurent
A bohemian match made in heaven, Loulou de la Falaise captivated YSL with her rebellious nature and free spirit. She was said to have served as the inspiration behind his legendary Le Smoking tuxedo and Rive Gauche collection before the two joined forces in 1972 and went on to work together for the next three decades.
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Liza Minnelli and Halston
From Studio 54 to society galas, these partners-in-crime were often photographed conquering the heady 1970s party circuit of NYC. Afterwards, they would return to Halston’s notoriously glamorous home at 101 East 63rd Street and stay up all night laughing and entertaining other night owls like Andy Warhol and Bianca Jagger (now there’s a sleepover we’d like to be invited to!)
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Gianni Versace and Naomi Campbell
Credited with the creation of the supermodel, Gianni Versace was no stranger to being surrounded by insanely beautiful women, however, of all of his muses, Naomi Campbell was thought to be his favourite. Pictured together here in 1995, it’s obvious that the feeling was mutual.
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Sofia Coppola and Marc Jacobs
Remember that impossibly cool guy and girl back in high school? Sophia Coppola and Marc Jacobs are pretty much their grown up equivalents. Acquainted since meeting backstage in the early nineties when Jacobs was designing for Perry Ellis, the two have always inspired and supported each other’s endeavors, with Jacobs famously quoted as describing his longtime friend as “young and sweet and innocent and beautiful” (pause for AWWWs!).
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Brandon Maxwell and Lady Gaga
The bonds between Mama Monster and her stylist Brandon Maxwell go way beyond the standard business relationship—when they’re not creating insane, OTT red carpet looks, they’re usually busy being totally obsessed with each other. He even designed the stunning custom white pantsuit that she wore to this year’s Oscars, which, TBH, sounds like everything we’re looking for in a BFF.
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Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid
2015 may have been the year of CaKe (Cara Delevingne and Kendall Jenner), but these days, it’s all about KenGi. The model powerhouses are taking over the fashion industry side by side, from walking the hottest shows during Fashion Month, to working out in matching outfits, to sharing a penchant for teeny tiny crop tops. #BFFgoals #abgoals #lifegoals
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Stella McCartney and Gwyneth Paltrow
There’s something very you-can’t-sit-with-us about Stella McCartney and Gwyneth Paltrow’s friendship, which naturally means we are completely obsessed with it. From being edgy nineties party girls to GOOP-y vegan moms, we totally wouldn’t mind having these two give us a makeover.
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Kim Kardashian and Riccardo Tisci
You don’t need the cover of Sorbet Magazine‘s BFF issue to tell you Kim Kardashian and Riccardo Tisci’s friendship status. Since being introduced to one another by Kanye West a few years back, Kardashian and Tisci have grown close fast. Together they’ve taken the fashion world by storm, and she’s seen donning his custom creations about 90% of the time (you know, when she’s actually wearing clothes).
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Coco Rocha and Zac Posen
Since casting the then-up-and-coming model in his Spring 2007 runway show, Posen and Rocha have been close friends, bonding over a love of show tunes and making the leap into TV. Rocha even said her “I dos” in a one-of-a-kind custom couture gown made by Posen—Coco and Zac 4eva?
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Eva Longoria and Victoria Beckham
Speaking of BFFs designing wedding dresses, Victoria Beckham was the creator behind her friend Eva Longoria’s dream gown for her big day. Not only do these ladies share a love of pro-athletes, sky-high stilettos, and big barrel curls, but apparently they also love to rack up the LOLs (who knew?!)
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Kirsten Dunst and Kate and Laura Mulleavy
Fashion darlings Kirsten Dunst and Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte became fast friends in the mid-aughts when the actress wore one of their designs on the red carpet (a first for the label at the time). The relationship grew and has translated into Dunst reportedly starring in the designers directorial debut in a full-length feature film, titled “Woodshock”.
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Hailey Baldwin and Kylie Jenner
Friendship jewellery is so passé—today it’s all about matching hip tats, inflated pouts, and not smiling for photos, in which case, Kailey (see what I did there?) are absolutely KILLING it. Kiss, kiss!
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Karlie Kloss and Taylor Swift
Walking in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, starring in music videos, covering Vogue—it’s all in a day’s work for this BFF duo. They’ve also admitted to sharing outfits, hairstyles, and a love of baking. Sure, they’re about as wholesome as apple pie, but hey—apple pie is delicious!
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