Kyoto Street Style Just Met Its Match—Thanks to Sonam Kapoor & Dior

Yesterday in Kyoto, Sonam Kapoor reminded everyone why she’s Dior’s global ambassador by channeling the house’s legendary “New Look” from 1947—minus the vintage vibe and plus all the Gen Z flair. She stepped out in a sculpted black belted jacket with a chic high collar and button‑down front, cinched at the waist to give us all the hourglass energy. Underneath, a crisp white shirt peeked through like the perfect plot twist, while a black midi pencil skirt kept things sleek and slinky—mid‑calf lengths really never go out of style, amirite?

What really stole the show, though, was that white Lady Dior bag with contrasty black handles. It looked like the sartorial equivalent of a mic drop, pairing seamlessly with classic black stilettos that added an extra lift (literally and figuratively). Sonam’s hair and makeup also paid playful homage to Japanese aesthetics: imagine a center‑parted low bun so smooth it could’ve been sculpted by a gallery artist, accessorized with a metallic hairpin that looked like modern art IRL. Her makeup struck the perfect balance between “I woke up like this” and “I spent three hours contouring,” thanks to a crisp winged eyeliner, soft blush‑pink cheeks, and a rosy‑pink lip that tied the whole look together.

 

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This Kyoto moment isn’t Sonam’s first Dior rodeo. Ever since she signed on as the brand’s ambassador, she’s been dropping outfit bombs all over the world. At Paris Fashion Week, she floated down the runway in a dreamy sheer monochrome dress from Dior’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection, then threw on a faux‑fur Resort ’25 coat that had everyone reaching for the replay button. She topped it off with pearl earrings and a black gajra in her hair, plus that always‑reliable black Lady Dior bag, because why fix what isn’t broken?

From the streets of Kyoto to the Parisian catwalk, Sonam Kapoor is proof that Dior’s feminine silhouettes from the post‑war era can feel totally fresh and hype for today’s trendsetters. Her latest fit is a masterclass in blending tradition with modern edge—like taking a vintage vinyl and remastering it for Spotify. If timeless elegance had a playlist, Sonam would be on every track.

 

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