Helena Christensen talks about timeless style, vintage fashion, and her favorite pieces from Gap.

Helena Christensen talks about timeless style, vintage fashion, and her favorite pieces from Gap.

Embracing Individual Style: Helena Christensen’s Fashion Journey

If there’s one thing we can learn from supermodel Helena Christensen, it’s that personal style can be summed up in just three words. According to the fashion icon herself, her style is best described as “colorful, cozy, and confident.” But this beloved supermodel, who redefined the fashion industry in the ’90s, is more than just a pretty face with a killer wardrobe. She’s also a clothing designer, philanthropist, and co-founder of Nylon magazine. With such impressive credentials, it’s no wonder she deserves the “super” prefix in “supermodel.”

Despite strutting her stuff in lingerie as one of the original Victoria’s Secret Angels and rocking Versace’s famous bondage dress, Christensen prefers to keep it simple when it comes to her personal fashion choices. She’s all about timeless staples, menswear-inspired silhouettes, and vibrant pops of color over fleeting trends and over-the-top ensembles. In her own words, “I like mixing colors and patterns with classic and edgy styles. My formula is not really having one. Big, cozy, comfortable pieces are always favorites, though.”

Her affinity for classic pieces makes her the perfect ambassador for a brand like Gap, known for its versatile workwear and timeless fashion. In their new fall campaign, photographed by Bjorn Looss, she shines alongside other familiar faces like Sophia Roe, Lionel Boyce, Veneda Carter, and even her daughter, Coco Pink Princess.

According to Christensen, Gap’s fall 2023 campaign is all about celebrating self-expression and individual style. For her, personal style is all about being true to yourself and believing in what you wear.

Christensen’s fashion philosophy revolves around the art of mixing high and low. She loves creating original looks by pairing classic wardrobe staples with more eclectic pieces. This creative approach is evident in the Gap campaign, where she effortlessly combines trousers with sneakers, a white tank under an oversized blazer, and jeans under an elegant overcoat. Gap has always been her go-to for comfy, classic pieces. “I’ve been wearing Gap for as long as I can remember— I’m a big fan of their denim and classic button-downs,” she confesses.

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She has always embraced her own sense of individuality when it comes to fashion. Even as a teenager, Christensen was already rocking vintage ball gowns, silk slip dresses, corduroy pants, and long men’s underwear. She fearlessly combines dresses with pants and has a soft spot for faded sweatshirts and oversized, colorful sweaters. And guess what? She still wears them all to this day!

While trends may come and go, Christensen appreciates the power of clothing to tell stories about the wearer. She particularly loves the vintage style trend, as it allows individuals to express themselves through clothes and create truly unique fashion moments. As for her favorite Gap piece, she adores the Icon Trench Coat for its endless styling possibilities. It just goes to show that fashion staples are called classics for a reason.

You can browse Gap’s fall 2023 collection online or visit Gap stores starting from Aug. 29.

Let Helena Christensen inspire you to embrace your individual style and have fun mixing classic essentials with unexpected pieces. After all, fashion is about expressing yourself and writing your own story through what you wear.

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