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11 Reasons Lily-Rose Depp Is Our New Fave Style Icon

11 Reasons Lily-Rose Depp Is Our New Fave Style Icon

She may only be 17, but Lily-Rose Depp is well on her way to becoming a household name. With parents like Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis, there was no way she could ever fly under the radar, but the burgeoning actress is garnering plenty of attention on her own. Though not even of voting age, Depp has become a fixture on the Chanel runway (she is also the star of the label’s beauty campaign) and landed roles in a handful of films that have premiered at the Sundance, Cannes, and Venice Film Festivals.

Stacked resume aside, the Franco-American model and actress is becoming well-known for her off-duty style — a seriously chic fusion of French-girl-fierce, ‘90s grunge, and RN cool (think: perfectly coiffed don’t-care hair, velvet chokers, crop tops, ladylike heels, and tweed). And with Karl Lagerfeld as a close family friend, best believe Chanel classics count themselves among Depp’s closet staples. Here, a look at all the reasons she’s our go-to for sartorial inspiration.


NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 31: Lily-Rose Depp attends the CHANEL Paris-Salzburg 2014/15 Metiers d'Art Collection at Park Avenue Armory on March 31, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

1. She makes the two-piece chic. Depp made waves during her first public appearance at the Chanel Paris-Salzburg Metiers d’Art show in March 2015, rocking an embellished Chanel matching set. Shimmery mint colored sequins, floral details, and a matching choker were the picture of modern elegance. (Photo via Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty)

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 06: Lily Rose Depp attends the Chanel show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2016. Held at Grand Palais on October 6, 2015 in Paris, France. (Photo by Rindoff/Le Segretain/Getty Images)

2. She goes bold with a bodysuit. Owning a strapless bodysuit isn’t the easiest look to pull off, but Depp proved that the style can be both sophisticated and chic at the Chanel SS16 show in Paris. A petite chignon, classic cat eye, and strappy heels dress up the otherwise laid-back jeans and graphic bodysuit combo. She rounded out the look with a sleek Chanel clutch and cropped fur coat for extra oomph and class. (Photo via Rindoff/Le Segretain/Getty)

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 02: Rose Melody Depp attends the 'Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology' Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum on May 02, 2016 in New York, New York. (Photo by Venturelli/FilmMagic)

3. She makes white wearable. To attend her very first Met Gala, Depp rocked — what else — Chanel haute couture. This is not a drill. She paired the embroidered tweed halter dress with a handmade bomber jacket worn off-the-shoulder style, in true It-girl fashion. To keep the focus on the fab frock, she kept the accessories simple, pairing the OMG-worthy ensemble with a classic pendant necklace and gold ankle-strap heels. (Photo via Venturelli/FilmMagic)

CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 13: Actress Lily-Rose Depp attends the 'The Dancer (La Danseuse)' photocall during the 69th annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2016 in Cannes, . (Photo by Venturelli/WireImage)

4. She knows comfort is king. While we love the glam gowns that grace the Cannes red carpet just as much as the next gal, it’s the low-key getups that truly make our hearts go all aflutter. The IRL appeal is legit. Her Chanel sweatshirt and matching shorts were a refreshing step away from frilly dresses and flouncy feminine skirts. (Photo via Venturelli/WireImage)

CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 13: Lily-Rose Depp attends 'The Dancer' premiere during the 69th annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2016 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Anthony Harvey/FilmMagic)

5. She’s not afraid to take a risk. As far as Cannes red carpets go, the fashion is almost as important as the films themselves. Depp brought her A-game to the event, stepping out in an off-the-shoulder Chanel gown with a crop-top bodice and a sheer pleated skirt. Gilded embellishments, a gold choker, and matching kicks delivered plenty of wow-factor without going over the top. (Photo via Anthony Harvey/FilmMagic)

VENICE, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 08: Actress Lily-Rose Depp attends the premiere of 'Planetarium' during the 73rd Venice Film Festival at Sala Grande on September 8, 2016 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Venturelli/WireImage)

6. Her LBD is DDG. The Planetarium starlet did her best Audrey Hepburn for the 73rd Venice Film Festival, strutting her stuff in a retro LBD and sculptural pumps. Bombshell waves and a dramatic cat eye emphasized the ensemble’s ’50s flair. (Photo via Venturelli/WireImage)

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - SEPTEMBER 22: Lily-Rose Depp (L) and Kristen Stewart, both wearing Chanel, attend the Chanel dinner celebrating N\u00c2\u00b05 L'Eau with Lily-Rose Depp at Sunset Tower Hotel on September 22, 2016 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/WireImage)

7. She embraces embellishments. Depp is a master at making Chanel feel super casual. Her signature move involves pairing hot-off-the-runway styles with everyday basics like t-shirts, jeans, and sneakers. For the launch of her Chanel beauty campaign, the actress wore an embellished midriff-baring jacket with leather-look jeans and a gold chain belt with major ‘90s throwback appeal. (Photo via Stefanie Keenan/WireImage)

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 04: Lily-Rose Depp attends the Chanel show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2017 on October 4, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

8. She makes shorts sophisticated. Girl knows how to make a simple pair of shorts feel incredibly chic — an item that even the most fashion-forward celebs and street-style stars have a hard time pulling off. Teamed with a graphic blouse, lariat necklace, and t-strap sandals, the summertime staple took on a totally haute ‘tude. (Photo via Pascal Le Segretain/Getty)

French-American actress Lily-Rose Depp poses during a photocall prior to the premiere of the movie Planetarium on November 8, 2016, at the Grand Rex in Paris. Planetarium, directed by French film director and screenwriter Rebecca Zlotowski, will be released on French screens on November 16, 2016. / AFP / Thomas SAMSON (Photo credit should read THOMAS SAMSON/AFP/Getty Images)

9. She loves a disco moment. Slay, girl, slay. Depp’s play on the classic tux has a touch of ’70s glamour that we just can’t get enough of. Like, who doesn’t love a good glitter-flecked bodysuit? Best believe we’ll be bookmarking this one for an upcoming GNO or date night. (Photo via Thomas Samson/AFP/Getty)

PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 16: Lily-Rose Depp attends the Cesar Revelations 2017' Photocall at the Salon Chaumet on January 16, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Francois Durand/Getty Images)

10. She knows a tux is always appropriate. Forget tees and jeans — every wardrobe requires an iteration of Yves Saint Laurent’s Le Smoking. Depp tapped into her inner French girl for the Cesar Revelations 2017 with a sassy tuxedo, unbuttoned button-down, loose tie, and playful pink pumps. This look is the ultimate office-to-after-dark solution, allowing you to keep it classy by day and turn up the heat for after-work rendezvous. (Photo via Francois Durand/Getty)

PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 26: Lily-Rose Depp attends the Sidaction Gala Dinner 2017 as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 26, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Laurent Viteur/WireImage)

11. She plays with proportions. Proving that anytime is a good time to bust out a jumpsuit, she attended the Sidaction Gala Dinner during Paris Couture Week in this sleek silver stunner and a velvet crop jacket. The pedal-pusher silhouette gives the outfit a fun, youthful feel, while a bold red lip puts out some serious bombshell vibes. (Photo via Laurent Viteur/Wire Image)

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