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Coolest mum on the New York block Chloë Sevigny loves a ruffle. Flippy, frilly dresses that are both romantic and directional have become the linchpin of her wardrobe in her 40s. As well as antique costume-inspired pieces by her friend Sarah Aphrodite, Sevigny lives in Simone Rocha, Preen and Marc Jacobs.

Rocha’s flouncy pieces, in particular, have seen Sevigny through maternity leave without compromising on any of the effortlessness she is known for. The Irish designer and jewel of London Fashion Week’s crown is known for her subversive takes on femininity; her signature voluminous silhouettes are always undercut by fascinating socio-historical references. Perfect for Sevigny, then, who likes her fashion with a cult back story. 

By Alice Cary and Humaa Hussain

Sevigny souped up the pretty-tough nature of her black silk organza Simone Rocha dress, with tiered asymmetric hemline and crossover detail, by wearing a pleated duck egg-blue face mask. The hyper-feminine PPE was proof that, while masks are absolutely essential, there’s room to show personality through self-protection. Take her partner Sinisa Mačković, who pushed their son Vanja’s pram along wearing a tie-dye mask complementing his denim bucket hat. Always cool and unfalteringly alternative, we’d expect nothing else from the New Yorkers.

Face Mask Particulate Machinery Sevigny’s cutesy mask might be a new purchase, but her Rocha is from the brand’s spring/summer 2017 collection: proof that the best fashion is built to last. That’s the real charm behind those ruffles.