Hailey Bieber is one of the best-dressed women alive, in part because she’s so willing to be wrong. “I look back at things I’ve worn and I’m literally so embarrassed. I’m like, ‘What was I thinking? That was a huge mistake,'” she tells me from Idaho, where she and pop superstar husband Justin Bieber They have disappeared for a short vacation. It’s a surprising admission for someone who exudes so much confidence, whether she’s hitting the gym or an Oscars party, and whose style she so obsessively records. However, shame is different from regret. “I’m never afraid to try anything. I think that just shows that there is evolution in motion [in my style]. It just keeps growing, which is how I want to be in all areas of life.”
Bieber, 25, describes herself as “a very regimented, routine person.” She grew up in Hollywood, the daughter of actor Stephen Baldwin and Brazilian-born graphic designer Kennya Baldwin, and trained as a dancer. However, part of what makes her so successful is her ability to deal with change. Last year, she went through a personal health trauma, experiencing a stroke-like episode from a blood clot in March. Then in June, Justin was diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome and experienced facial paralysis, which led him to postpone the rest of his 2022 US tour. That same month, Bieber launched a skincare line, Rhode (her middle name), which had been in the works for more than two years and is already garnering the admiration of discerning beauty lovers.
His vision of marriage is progressive. Many people in their twenties and thirties see marriage as something you do once life has settled down, but Bieber, who married at 21, sees it as just the beginning: you don’t work things out and marries, but marries and marries. figure things out “I just think life is changing all the time,” she says. “Day to day, week to week, year to year. I think a perfect example of that is the last six months – we’ve both been through some pretty serious health issues. You have to figure out how to deal with this shit as it comes, you know? There’s a reason they say ‘for better or worse’.”
That same approach seems to apply to the way he dresses. She says her style “evolves every two months,” but it’s defined by both her thoroughness and her willingness to take risks. Her hair, nails, and skin are always impeccably trimmed, creating an understated elegance in even the most layered look. She also actively seeks out new designers, often years before they appear on the celebrity radar. She is a muse of ERL, the brand founded by Eli Russell Linnetz, and was an early admirer of Martine Rose, whose name has emerged as a possible successor to Virgil Abloh at Louis Vuitton. (Abloh designed Bieber’s famous wedding dress.)
This content is imported from Instagram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may find more information on their website.
However, Bieber is a street-style individualist. She looks fabulous in the usual influencer outfits, like gray suits and the après-gym ensemble of t-shirts, biker shorts, and sneakers. But she also wears things full of self-control: a transparent white dress from Copernilace with original rosettes or a pair of strange jeans from Eytys.
Although Bieber’s outfits are contemporary, his approach is old school. She dreams of different “vibes” (to use her favorite word) for trips and events, whether it’s a vacation to the Northwest or a friend’s wedding. Her process is reminiscent of Princess Diana, whom Bieber paid tribute to in a magazine photo shoot in 2019 and who also made carefully considered fashion decisions with ease. “I was inspired by the fact that she was the most viewed woman in the world at the time, of all time, and she did what she wanted with her style,” says Bieber. “She really expressed herself through her clothes, despite being in the position that she was in.”
Hailey Bieber wears overalls, Isabel Marant. T-shirt, Khaite. Bracelets, Tiffany & Co. Boots, Chloé. Photographed by John Edmonds
Princess Diana’s status as a paparazzi target also resonates with Bieber. He admits that getting dressed sometimes makes him anxious, despite how much he loves it: “I get photographed so much that I feel pressured.” In part, it’s his own perfectionism. “Even if I just wear jeans and a t-shirt, I want it to be a cool pair of jeans and a cool t-shirt.”
Bieber always strives, in fashion and romance. The day we spoke marks four years since she and Justin got engaged. “He’s still the person I want to get back to,” says Bieber. “I could fly somewhere and do a job, but I can’t wait to go back and hang out. I feel like that’s because of the effort that’s been put in on both sides. At the end of the day, he’s my best friend, but It takes a lot of work to make it work. And I know that eventually, when the kids come into the picture, it’s going to be a whole other season of navigating how to make it work.”
Whatever happens, she will have the right attitude and style to take it on.
The October 2022 issue of Harper’s Bazaar UK, featuring the Bazaar Icon Portfolio, is available for purchase from September 1.
Source: www.harpersbazaar.com