Sofia Richie’s fabulous style evolution: Lionel Richie’s daughter went from edgy-chic to a ‘quiet luxury’ goddess, wearing Chanel at her wedding and with a new fashion brand under way
Now, with the recent news that the budding trendsetter intends to launch her own clothing label, it appears that Richie is ready to branch out and leave her personal mark on the fashion industry in a big way.
Let’s take a closer look at how the youngest Richie daughter has evolved from a fashion-forward ingénue to designing one of the year’s most hotly anticipated labels.
Sofia Richie: from angsty tween to street style queen
It’s hard to believe now but back in the day, Richie was known for her casual street style with a touch of edginess. As a teenager, she donned graphic tees, bomber jackets and biker boots, before she started to embrace a mix of high-end streetwear – think hoodies by Vetements and Adidas tracksuits – and bohemian elements.
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The rise of “quiet luxury”
As her modelling career took off, Richie began to adopt a more polished and sophisticated style. She started to be seen in designer outfits, attending fashion weeks and gracing magazine covers, which also meant experimenting with high-fashion looks and couture pieces.
As her fame grew, her style became a blend of luxury and comfort. She began working with stylist Liat Baruch, who has been best friends with Sofia’s half-sis Nicole for 25 years, per People magazine.
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Speaking to Who What Wear, she detailed the lengths she went to design her bespoke bridal collection with Chanel, including rehearsal dinner and after-party outfits as well as the wedding gown.
According to the interview, Richie worked directly with the French fashion house’s head of couture and creative director, flying to Paris a total of seven times over nine months to design three exquisite looks that elevated bridal chic to stratospheric new heights.
She’s been refining her style for over a decade, in front of and behind the scenes
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But she’s expanded her horizons beyond the runway over the years as well. She has been honing her eye for design, be it teaming up with big sis Nicole for a 60s-inspired House of Harlow collaboration; a curated edit of chic-yet-affordable summer ‘fits for River Island; or a Rolla’s Jeans vintage denim collection.
When is Richie’s line out, and what should we expect?
Though there’s no definitive release date yet, the collection sounds to be already well under way. According to Richie’s interview with Who What Wear, she’s been co-designing the label with an unnamed business associate for months, taking care to ensure the sample pieces they’ve already whipped up are true to Richie’s timeless sensibilities.
- Sofia Richie Grainge, who’s modelled for Dolce & Gabbana, Jeremy Scott and Yeezy, has come a long way since her days of rocking Vetements hoodies and Adidas tracksuits
- Nicole Richie’s half-sis has transitioned to more ‘stealth wealth’ looks, experimenting with muted colour palettes and sophisticated yet understated silhouettes – so is she the new ‘It’ girl to watch?