Billie Eilish is single-handedly bringing back the waistcoat trend (2024)

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Billie Eilish's outfits are displays of unshakeable self-assurance, logo-filled love letters to the world's biggest fashion houses, and an individualistic expression in an industry of clones. One glance at her red carpet looks and it’s obvious that Billie is a fashion force to be reckoned with. Seven-time Grammy winner, Guinness World Record holder, and a figure on the TIME 100 NEXT List, Billie's career is at an all-time high – and she's only 21 years old.

It's no surprise then designer brands such as Gucci, Burberry, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and MCM love to dress the young star. The singer's signature style includes hype-y trainers, streetwear and anime influences, and oversized, baggy fits. Previously speaking to Calvin Klein, Billie says: "I never want the world to know everything about me. I mean, that’s why I wear big baggy clothes: Nobody can have an opinion, because they haven’t seen what’s underneath, you know?... Nobody can be like, 'She’s slim-thick', 'She’s not slim-thick', 'She’s got a flat ass', 'She got a fat ass,'" she continued. "Nobody can say any of that, because they don’t know."

On the flip side, the singer has clarified that she's not being critical of people who choose to dress differently from her – she's simply wearing what makes her happy and hopes other people feel free to do the same. Billie says, "I don’t like that there’s this weird new world of supporting me by shaming people that [may not] want to [dress like me].

Billie went on to debut a whole new aesthetic on the June 2021 cover of British Vogue, commencing the next chapter in her style journey. "Suddenly you’re a hypocrite if you want to show your skin, and you’re easy and you’re a sl*t and you’re a whor*," she explains. "If I am, then I’m proud. Me and all the girls are hoes, and f*ck it, y’know? Let’s turn it around and be empowered in that. Showing your body and showing your skin—or not—should not take any respect away from you." Hear, hear.

Billie's beauty MO contributes as much to her aesthetic as her clothes do: from clashing her rainbow hair colours with equally bright outfits to sporting her platinum blonde shaggy bob - the artist is open to experimenting with her look. She often sports dramatic nail extensions too, in black, neon, or even painted with designer logos. There’s no doubt about it – Billie has a strong sense of identity and isn’t going to let the music industry force their expectations of how female artists should look and act on her. And that's an attitude we will always respect.

Click through to see all of Billie’s best and bravest fashion moments.

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Another day, another fab Billie 'fit. The singer attended the launch of sustainable bodycare brand CYKLAR in Los Angeles, and put her own unique twist on workwear dressing for the occasion. Billie looks *so* cute and cool in her corseted white pinstripe shirt, paired with midi denim culottes, sheer tights and Gucci loafers.

But the best part of her 'fit? *That* oversized waistcoat, ofc. We thought we'd seen the back of the tailored top trend with the end of summer, but here's Billie making it very clear that waistcoats are back – and should be a style staple all year round. The only rule, it seems, is to replace those tiny cropped styles with something decidedly more XXL. Any trend that makes room for all those delicious Xmas canapés is fine by us!

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Billie is known for her unique style, but still this particular lewk took us a liiiiiittle by surprise. The 21-year-old singer shared photos from a recent photoshoot on Instagram, in which she can be seen rocking a cropped tee emblazoned with the slogan "Missy Sexy", a pair of lil booty shorts, patterned tights and a pair of her signature Air Jordan high-tops. Oh, and a mildly terrifying black balaclava, naturally. It's giving Spring Breakers, and we love Billie for it.

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Yep, we told you Billie Eilish always repped her own style. And for a performance during Global Citizen's Power Our Planet: Live in Paris event, Billie took to the stage in a blue and white striped shirt, clashing blue striped tie, baggy jeans, and snow boots. Why not?! It's giving us real Avril Lavigne sk8er boi throwback vibes and we are *so* here for it.

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Billie Eilish opted for her preferred goth glam aesthetic at the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. Her ultra-voluminous Rick Owens gown brought the drama with a trailing skirt and train while see-through panels at the shoulders added extra detail.

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Never one to shy away from a headline-making red carpet moment, Billie Eilish arrived at the 2022 Lacma Gala in LA wearing pyjamas. Sure, it's not black tie, but these are fancier than any pyjamas we own... The monogrammed Gucci satin slip dress featured a lace trim leg slit and was accessorised with a matching robe, eye mask, and slippers. At one point, she even added a duvet draped around her shoulders.

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Billie Eilish went for full-Bridgerton vibes on the 2022 Met Gala red carpet, arriving in a proper Regency-esque Gucci corset dress. Whatsmore, this number was made from entirely upcycled fabrics so it's chic and eco-friendly. Win, win.

Let's break it down. Up top, the ivory-toned corset features a square neckline with a statement flower affixed to the front, coupled with mint green accents and matching lace sleeves.

As for the skirt, well, it's more silky goodness on that front, ruched around the hips before falling to the floor.

Billie finishes the look with an embellished black choker, vegan platform shoes, and her hair worn in a sleek updo.

This was Billie's second Met Gala, with the artist making headlines last year for arriving in an Oscar de la Renta princess dress – an unexpected but equally glorious move.

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Billie Eilish is a Grammys guest list mainstay, and last year the star returned once more, this time nominated for seven different categories – no small feat. But rather than sporting one of her signature co-ord sets, the artist went for a bold goth moment.

Dressed in all-black Rick Owens, Billie wore a gothic black asymmetrical dress underneath a cacoon-style cape, with calf-high boots and sunglasses. Such a mood, right? Of course, the singer matched her hair to the look, creating one uniform *aesthetic*.

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Continuing her truly stellar fashion streak, Billie wowed for another time at the 2021 Met Gala after-party wearing this HEAVENLY crimson second gown, complete with a hip-high split, a sheer cape and matching peep-toe heels. On closer inspection, you can see that the split also reveals the a slither of her 'secret tattoo' on Billie's upper thigh - how cool! Bow down, people - this is Billie's world, we're just living in it.

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Billie practically broke the internet when she stepped out at the 2021 Met Gala wearing this princess-worthy Oscar de la Renta dress, inspired by none other than Marilyn Monroe. According to the artist, she agreed to wear the gown on one very important condition: that the fashion house stop using fur. Just when you thought you couldn't love Billie any more, she does this. "This is the first thing I've ever done in this realm before. I'm shivering and shaking," Billie (a vegan and animal rights activist) told E! News on the red carpet.

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Billie arrived at the 2021 VMAs red carpet wearing this black midi with floral detailing - a notable departure from her signature style of slouchy, often logo-emblazoned co-ords.

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Billie reps heritage Burberry checks head-to-toe at the BRIT Awards. Peep the nails!

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At the Oscars, Billie updated her grandma-chic Chanel suit with a graffiti-effect logo, her trademark gothic nails, and skate sneakers.

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On the night that Billie accepted five Grammys, including Best New Artist, she opted for a pyjama-inspired Gucci suit with lime green metallic logos, complete with a mesh logo face mask and door-knocker earrings. Click here to see all the makeup products her MUA used on the night.

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Ever the Gucci stan, Billie celebrated at the Grammys after party in a comfy-cool oversized logo hoodie, matching tracksuit bottoms and jewelled hiking trainers.

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All eyes were on Billie at the Spotify Best New Artist party in her fluoro Louis Vuitton ensemble. Wondering if we can get away with trainers and trackies as a party look...

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If Billie were a Powerpuff Girl, she'd definitely be Buttercup - try and convince us otherwise.

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Billie was Prada postman-chic arriving at the Billboard Women in Music Awards last year. Slime green and beige go surprisingly well together, no?

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The woman does what she wants. '70s curtains? Bring it on. We're feeling the shades, too.

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We admire Billie's total commitment to comfort in formal situations. Neon green trainers with matching socks on the red carpet? Here for it.

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Logo mania and a Handmaid's Tale-feel bejewelled bonnet were in order at the American Music Awards.

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