‘The White Lotus' Costume Designer Alex Bovaird on Season 3's Style Stars and How to Get Their Looks

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05-04-2025

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Judging from the wave of collabs that have already dropped (and sold out), White Lotus Thailand is shaping up as this season's fashion inspiration.
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While the legendary Tanya McQuoid (Jennifer Coolidge) and her larger-than-life floral maxi dresses are — spoiler alert — sadly missing from season three, the Southeast Asia-set installment's hotel guests are already style icons in their own right. Costume designer Alex Bovaird has been responsible for the Emmy-winning HBO/Max series' wardrobes since season one, and she tells The Hollywood Reporter that her favorites so far are the 'girlie duos. Olivia and Paula [Sydney Sweeney and Brittany O'Grady] from season one, Mia and Lucia [Simona Tabasco and Beatrice Grannò] from season two and now Chloe and Chelsea in season three!'
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Bovaird dressed White Lotus Thailand guests in labels from around the world: European fashion houses such as Valentino, Hermès, Lanvin and Jacquemus alongside Bangkok-based silk label Jim Thompson (the presumed late entrepreneur had a Hollywood-worthy story of his own), Hong Kong-based designer Marie France Van Damme (whose pieces can be shopped in L.A. at Peninsula Beverly Hills), Australia-based Zimmermann, Paris-based Mes Demoisselles and Corsica-based swimwear designer Tara Matthews.
'We mix our favorites that will always be suited to the White Lotus resort vibe — Valentino, Poupette St Barth, Lunaflo London,' Bovaird tells The Hollywood Reporter over email. 'They fit the show so well because they are romantic and fun. Hermès has some insanely gorgeous resort clothes and bags, and I've always wanted to use David Webb jewelry — a little bit eccentric and old school glamour. Jim Thompson and Marie France were local finds, such perfect fabrics and silks for the tropics.'
Viewers saw a slew of stylish guests check into White Lotus Thailand in the first episode, including the the girl tripper trio made up of actress Jaclyn (Michelle Monaghan), burnt-out executive Laurie Duffy (Carrie Coon) and Texas socialite Kate Bohr (Leslie Bibb); and the Southern Ratliff clan consisting of Loraaaahzepam-loving matriarch Victoria (Parker Posey), financier father Timothy (Jason Isaacs), eldest finance-bro Saxon (Patrick Schwarzenegger), Buddhist daughter Piper (Sarah Catherine Hook) and slouchy youngest son Lochlan (Sam Nivola).
There's also the free-spirited British bohemian Chelsea (Aimee Lou Wood) and her moody, Hawaiian shirt-loving boyfriend, Rick Hatchett (Walton Goggins); glamorous Chloe (Charlotte Le Bon), the Quebec-bred girlfriend of Gary/Greg (Jon Gries) and visiting White Lotus Hawaii spa manager Belinda Lindsey (Natasha Rothwell).
Bovaird tapped West Village-based artist Scooter LaForge to create hand-painted tees for Chelsea and Chloe's party moments. The costume designer also teamed with H&M on a now-sold-out capsule collection inspired by the series, and the show has debuted collabs with Banana Republic, Brunch, Away, Abercrombie & Fitch and many other brands. The White Lotus Thailand cast also wear pieces from contemporary labels such as Johnny Was, My Beachy Side, Ciao Lucia and many others.
Fans of The White Lotus also get a peek of the staff's off-duty looks. In addition to Belinda, the Southeast Asian resort's staff includes health mentor Mook (Blackpink superstar Lisa, credited as Lalisa Manobal), security officer Gaitok (Tayme Thapthimthong), Russian expat Valentin (Arnas Fedaravičius), resort owner Sritala Hollinger (Patravadi Mejudhon) and hotel manager Fabian (Christian Friedel).
The season three finale of The White Lotus airs on Sunday at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET on HBO and streams on Max.
But with one final episode left, Blackpink fans are left wondering if they'll ever see Mook out of her khaki co-ords. 'She's mostly in her cute uniforms, but you'll have to wait and see,' Bovaird reveals of her off-duty ensembles.
As for the season three guests at the top of her list? 'Chloe's Jacquemus custom fits are so striking and chic, and Chelsea is a boho queen,' says Bovaird. 'I'm also obsessed with Rick's shirts and floppy linen pants with leather sandals. Fabian [played by Christian Friedel] is a fashion star, a little overlooked I fear.'
For those heading to a tropical locale soon, Bovaird has a few words of advice after living in Thailand while working on The White Lotus. 'Bathing suit tops instead of bras! So helpful and real,' she suggests. 'Classic straw hats from Mon Panama, handmade sandals from a foot tracing (get them over in Thailand), viscose dresses, linen shirts and vintage aloha shirts. Thai fisherman-style pants and elephant pants — give into them!'
Ahead, we've rounded up the best White Lotus outfit ideas featuring official fashion collabs and pieces seen on screen. Though many of the exact past-season designer pieces from The White Lotus season three are no longer available, pre-loved options can be found at Vestiaire Collective, the Real Real, Rebag, eBay and other designer resale marketplaces.
Keep scrolling to shop looks inspired by the women of White Lotus, from the same exact eyewear, resortwear and swimwear sported by Chloe and Chelsea to the cottagecore-meets-coastal dresses from Buddhist sister Piper and more.
Whatever you do, don't call her French. Chloe's luxe looks reflect her island-dwelling aesthetic with high fashion, as seen in her custom Jacquemus outfits and breathable, beach-ready ensembles by Rabanne, Agua by Agua Bendita and
$525 at Khaite
Chloe wears these exact 1983C cat-eye frames from Khaite and Oliver Peoples' summer-ready collab. (The luxe eyewear brand also offers a similar option at a lower price tag.)
$65 at Amazon
Get the same dramatic look for a fraction of the price with Le Specs' best-selling Hypnosis cat-eye frames.
$70 at Victoria's Secret
$415.20 $519 20% off
Buy at MyTheresa
Chloe's white one-shoulder bikini top is seen with this Rabanne purple floral wrap skirt.
$155 $430 64% off
Buy at FWRD
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Jean Paul Gaultier's sheer skirt another way to channel Chloe's vibe.
$220 at Wolf and Badget
Jacquemus is responsible for Cloe's custom-made wide-brim hat, but this chic sun-shielding topper by Chanel Joan Elkayam is a worthy swap.
$99 at Gooseberry
Gooseberry's baby pink one-piece swimsuit offers a similar look to Chloe's custom Jacquemus bodysuit on the show.
$410 at Farfetch
Chloe wears Agua by Agua Bendita's fun tie-back floral top to dinner.
$1,235 at MyTheresa
$1,450 at Nordstrom
Chloe carries Jacquemus' Le Bambola zebra tote
$390 at Saks Fifth Avenue
$190 $240 21% off
Buy at Rue La La
$202 at Farfetch
$230 at Revolve
$240 at Hunza G
'Boho queen' Chelsea's (Aimee Lou Wood) closet is defined by woven bohemian mini dresses, colorful sheer cover-ups over vibrant bikinis and whispy caftans.
$314 $448 30% off
Buy at Revolve
$399 at Saks Fifth avenue
Chelsea wears this exact crochet mini dress by My Beachy Side to make her debut at the White Lotus Thailand resort.
$328 at Farfetch
Chelsea dons the animal print version of Jacquemus' Ovalo sunglasses.
$75 at Frankies Bikinis
Among Chelsea's many poolside ensembles is a red bikini top with a tropical print skirt.
$270 at Awe Inspired
The Manchester-bred character is also known to wear jewelry with meaningful messages, including this $10K piece by Lunaflo London. Get the look — and equal inspiration — for a fraction of the price with celebrity-loved brand Awe Inspired's Celestial Duo pendant necklace.
$22.40 $32 30% off
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Chelsea explores the resort in a cropped Blondie tank and a (now-sold-out) Loewe parrot print skirt.
$238 at Revolve
Chelsea wears a vintage coconut shell bikini top with a fringe mini skirt by My Beachy Side, which also makes this similar style that Chloe wears at the yacht party.
$158 for Tunic
$125 for Shorts
Chelsea never shies away from a bold print, and LSpace's tunic and shorts set could easily be in her Koh Samui kit.
$245 at Clare V.
Clare V.'s Pot de Miel bag — with interchangeable straps available — would fit seamlessly into globe-trotting Chelsea's Thailand wardrobe.
$920 at Saks Fifth Avenue
These statement cat-eye sunnies by Valentino are among Chelsea's poolside 'fits.
Costume designer Alex Bovaird looked to Ralph Lauren, Los Angeles-based label Ciao Lucia and Aussie brand Zimmermann to build the wardrobe of Piper Ratliff (Sarah Catherine Hook), who sports vintage-inspired silhouettes throughout the season.
$330 at Ciao Lucia
Piper takes her first steps into Thailand in Ciao Lucia's sailor-inspired Florencia dress, which is available for pre-order and ships the week of April 28.
$298 at Reformation
$298 at Saks Fifth Avenue
The original Ralph Lauren dress seen in the series is no longer available, but this Reformation cotton-voile option is equally vacation-ready.
$185 at Nordstrom
Although the original Polo Ralph Lauren seen on the show is sold out, this tie-front linen shirtdress from Lauren Ralph Lauren has a similar look.
$165 at Ralph Lauren
$395 at Ciao Lucia
Piper's Ciao Lucia cotton-silk slip dress is also available for pre-order and ships the week of June 2.
$315 at Ciao Lucia
Ciao Lucia's pajama-like Cloe dress is available for pre-order and ships the week of May 12. Can't wait? The resort-ready brand offers other breezy silhouettes.
Buy at Monday Swimwear $90
Piper wears an orange ribbed version of this one-piece by Monday Swimwear that also comes in black, ivory, light blue and other hues.
$850 at Saks Fifth Avenue
Zimmermann's paisley-print halter dress — worn by Piper in episode five — is no longer in stock, but we can see the Ratliff family middle child in this similar spaghetti strap midi style.
$98 at Favorite Daughter
Middle Ratliff daughter Piper sports these pink pajamas from starry sisters Erin and Sara Foster's label, Favorite Daughter.
Parker Posey's oft-imitated Southern matriarch, Victoria Ratfliff, isn't afraid to flaunt her status with luxe accessories and designer carryalls by Valentino, Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Jim Thompson and more.
$70 at Quince
Ganni designed the original (and now sold-out) striped cotton dress, but Quince offers a similar version (with pockets!) in organic cotton.
Buy at Banana Republic $65
The UNC alum pairs a longer version of this Banana Republic Factory poplin dress with a silk blue scarf (below) during her first days at White Lotus Thailand.
$376 at Swaine
$1,750 at Gucci
Victoria carries the white version of Gucci's Bamboo 1947 leather bag, available in this travel-friendly nano size.
$875 at Lagos
Victoria incorporates Lagos' stainless steel bracelets (similar to this one) into her White Lotus Thailand looks.
$99.50 $138 28% off
Buy at J. Crew
The next time you need to arrive in style via boat, twin with Victoria in J. Crew's blue and white polka dot slip dress.
$350 at Jim Thompson
Burnt-out executive Laurie Duffy (Carrie Coon) reps her New York fashion sensibilities in her Koh Samui looks and dons luxe dresses and bags from the likes of Zimmermman, Giambattista Valli and Loewe.
Buy at Saks Fifth Avenue $249
Ronny Kobo's yellow halter neck maxi is a luxe look-a-like for Laurie's dress seen above.
$4,950 at Loewe
$4,950 at Saks Fifth Avenue
Laurie carries Loewe's buttery-soft Medium Squeeze leather bag in Oak in the first episode of The White Lotus season three.
Buy at MyTheresa $429.60
Joanna Ortiz is known for her eclectic prints inspired by her native Colombia. The original dress seen on Laurie is sold out, but this linen cutout piece from the designer is a chic alternative.
$850 at Shopbop
Though Zimmermann's original linen A-line dress is sold out, the Aussie label offers an updated style in white with a blue tropical print.
$554 at Farfetch
$590 at Amazon
$590 at Mytheresa
$590 at Bloomingdale's
Alemais' Surrealist Summer Sundress is another option if you're looking for a style similar to Zimmermann's graphic picnic dress.
$350 at Banana Republic
Laurie's looks are often punctuated with bold tropical prints and illustrations. We imagine she'd reach for many of the items from Banana Republic's official The White Lotus collection, such as this matte silk cowl neck maxi dress.
$295 at Amazon
Laurie wears a (now out of stock) Zimmermann one-piece — Patbo's plunge neckline swimsuit gives the same luxe aesthetic.
$325 at Nordstrom
Helen Kaminski's packable raffia hat shades Laurie from the sun in episode four.
$2,995 at Fashionphile
$1,956 and up at The Realreal
$3,016 and up at Vestiaire Collective
Laurie's Goyard Goyardine Alpin Mini backpack also gets soaked during the Songkram scene. The compact carryall is available to buy pre-loved at Fashionphile, the RealReal, Vestiaire Collective and other luxury designer resale sites.
Actress Jaclyn Lemon (Michelle Monaghan) is the bohemian-leaning designer label lover of the girls' trip trio, often wearing logo-happy pieces from Valentino and Gucci.
$710 at Gucci
Gucci's GG print straw bucket hat is a shorter version of the canvas one — first released by the Italian fashion house in 2023 — seen on Jaclyn.
$2,800 at Valentino
$2,800 at Neiman Marcus
$250 at banana republic
Jaclyn has a penchant for bold prints, and this cotton wrap dress from The White Lotus' official Banana Republic collection is a perfect fit for her wardrobe.
$685 at Neiman Marcus
Jaclyn wore an orange assymetrical swimsuit similar to this one by luxe resort brand Eres beneath a sheer maxi dress from the Chanel archives.
$320 at Poupette St. Barth
Poupette St. Barth was behind the three-piece look seen on Jaclyn — and though the original kimono, bandeau top and shorts are sold out, this ruffled dress from the label is a vacay-ready stand-in.
$250 at Same
Jaclyn throws a Valentino button-down shirt over this Same colorblock one-piece.
$385 at Sun Child
While Bovaird dressed other characters in Sun Child's beach-boho pieces, we also envision Jaclyn in this Studio 54-inspired caftan from the breezy brand.
$495 at Nordstrom
Jaclyn's movie star style includes sparkling sequin mini dresses. This statement-making Ramy Brook stunner is similar to a Valentino silhouette seen on the show.
$150 at Same
Jaclyn wears a striped version of Same's rosette triangle bikini top and matching bottom.
$395 at L'Agence
Jaclyn is also seen in a number of flowy floral kimonos over her swimsuits, so it's likely that she'd approve of L'Agence's Kara cover-up.
$9,500 at Net-a-porter
Jaclyn totes her pool essentials in the large version of Bottega Veneta's Cabat intrecciato leather tote.
$285 at Naghedi
Another budget-minded (and perhaps water-friendlier) option for the style above? Go for Naghedi's St. Barths medium tote made of neoprene.
The self-professed conservative of the trio, Californian-turned-Texan Kate Bohr (Leslie Bibb) showcases her Southern socialite sensibility through attention-grabbing hues, bold prints and textures.
$128 at bloomingdale's
Kate is often seen in swingy, pleated silhouettes. Aqua's metallic knit halter midi dress (from the official White Lotus collab) would be right at home in her Koh Samui closet.
$585 $3,755 84% off
buy at Yoox
$2,579 at Farfetch
Splurge on this decadent Lanvin pleated dress to channel Kate's evening-in-Thailand look in the first episode.
$725 at camila
Yet another fashionable White Lotus collab, Camilla's one-shoulder dress would be a sartorial match for Kate's luxe tastes.
$101 $182 45% off
Buy at Revolve
Kate gets soaked during Thailand's Songkran celebration in a sold-out cutout dress by Alemais. For a similar look, try Luli Fama's tropical print minidress.
$1,500 at Marie France Van Damme
Marie France Van Damme's luxurious resortwear makes many appearances in The White Lotus, including on Kate, who sports this silver and black lamé jacquard silk caftan.
$260 at Nordstrom
$260 at Shopbop
If you're thinking, 'WWKW?' (What would Kate wear?), she'd likely reach for Farm Rio's Tropical Swing Midi Dress given jer penchant for pink, prints and anything loud luxury.
You don't need to splurge to emulate Kate's plunging neckline looks. Demi Moore-approved label Andie's Mykonos one-piece is similar to items she's worn throughout the season.
$119 at Juillet
Kate was an instant poolside style star when she stepped out in Juillet's Luisa bottoms and Lulu bikini top (with a vintage sheer top that was a perfect match).
Shop Beckett Top, $138
Shop Kimber Bottom, $98
For a bolder take on Kate's floral swim set, Cleobella's Foraged Violets print on this bikini top and high-waisted bottom makes a splash at the beach or pool.
When she's not studying White Lotus Thailand's spa program under (ahem) the guidance of her counterpart, WL Hawaii spa manager Belinda Lindsey (Natasha Rothwell) steps out of her uniform and into a kaleidoscope of tropical print dresses and lightweight caftans.
$298 at Saks Fifth Avenue
Belinda's exact Johnny Was floral cotton and silk coverup is sold out, but the bohemian brand offers plenty of other print-happy alternatives — like this black and pink V-neck kaftan dress.
$98 at bloomingdale's
We can see Belinda wearing this fun fringe cover-up from Aqua's White Lotus collab at Bloomingdale's.
$1,300 at Everything But Water $
Belinda wears a pink and green hand-beaded floral kaftan with flowing striped sleeves by Verandah, and the brand's maxi dress has the same print in a sleeveless style.
$198 at Lilly Pulitzer
Belinda's original Lilly Pulitzer dress is no longer available, but the iconic American resortwear brand's best-selling Wisteria maxi dress in the Multi Totally Koalified colorway is a close second.
$290 at Jim Thompson
In episode two, Belinda wows in Jim Thompson's luxurious cockatoo print silk dress.
Though Blackpink fans don't get a chance to see Mook (Lalisa Manobal, aka Lisa) outside of her kakhis, the White Lotus Thailand health mentor gets the chance to show her personal style in a few scenes.
$89 at Mitr
Thailand label Mitr's Poisson Cru Midi Dress was one of the lucky few to dress Mook off duty.
$425 at Fleur Du Mal
A luxurious, lingerie-inspired alternative to Mook's dress comes in the form of star-loved label Fleur du Mal's dreamy silk floral dress.
$159 at LilySilk
This contrast trim blouse from Hollywood stylist Elizabeth Stewart's collab with Lilysilk perfectly captures Mook's utilitarian work uniform (but make it silk and chic).
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