Cozy Academia Fashion Is Making a Comeback This Fall at Paris Fashion Week

Think corpcore, but with a seasonal twist.

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Is cozy academia our biggest fashion takeaway from the star-studded attendees of Paris Fashion Week? These looks make a strong case for oversized workwear this autumn.

Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence / Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images/Dior

At the Dior spring-summer 2026 show, Lawrence’s layered look was effortlessly cool and curated. The actress repped a knee-length khaki trench coat over a pastel blue button-up with a charcoal vest that peeked through the unbuttoned jacket’s opening. Her heathered trousers graced the floor to barely reveal a set of black pumps. Additionally, she held onto a maroon bag for a pop of color.

Cara Delevingne

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Attending Balmain’s show, Delevingne strayed away from any color in her look—with the exception of a cherry red lip. The model sported a monochromatic matching plaid set, with a collared ivory shirt and skinny black belt that broke up the entirely pewter-colored ensemble. To match the belt’s gold hardware, she accessorized with a chunky necklace and finished the ’fit with simple closed-toed heels.

Anya Taylor-Joy

Anya Taylor-Joy / Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images/Dior

Taylor-Joy debuted this houndstooth cape as she entered the Oct. 1 Dior show. Her white tank and black pumps were the only solid-colored pieces in her look, as she matched the draping jacket with an identical mini skirt. While her ensemble was reminiscent of a sophisticated superhero, the actress told Vogue that her relationship with the garment is casual: “If I could wear a cape every day I would,” she told the publication.

Nicky Hilton Rothschild

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This striped navy blue three-piece set draped off of Hilton Rothschild as she stepped into Vivienne Westwood’s spring-summer show with her sister, Paris, on Saturday. Her plethora of accessories stole the show for us, as the mother of three added a mini plaid bag, burgundy sunnies, dainty jewerly and a printed necktie—which she wore as a scarf—to round out her ensemble.

Meghan Markle

Meghan Markle / Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images/Balenciaga

This silky ivory set, worn by Markle, flowed off of the Duchess of Sussex as she was spotted attending the Balenciaga show on Saturday. She contrasted the all-white ensemble with black pointed heels and a matching clutch. The With Love, Meghan host also kept her glam super natural, with a glowy base, bubblegum pink lip and a slicked-back bun.

Demi Lovato

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Seated with Hilton Rothschild was Lovato—who sported a similar oversized blazer for her look. The singer debuted a number of contrasting prints, with a brown houndstooth blazer layered over a navy gingham button-up. On her arm was a multicolored plaid bag—the same as her fellow attendee. Plus, her shoes turned heads as she completed the outfit with sky-high strappy snakeskin printed heels.

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