Everyone's obsessed with butter yellow this summer

Vogue Singapore

7 days ago

Courtesy of Valentino
It started with a splash. At the 2025 Oscars, Timothée Chalamet—post-polarising yet great SAG Awards speech—made his Academy Awards appearance in a look that was spot on for him; a true-to-his-nature sartorial twist that came in the form of a monochromatic suit designed by Sarah Burton for Givenchy herself. The hue of choice? An unbounded showing of butter yellow. Timothée Chalamet's monochromatic Givenchy suit designed by Sarah Burton. Getty
Many may have expected the A Complete Unknown actor to lean fully into his method dressing ways and complete the Bob Dylan-esque circuit with a look that was more Bob Dylan than Bob Dylan himself. But this was Timmy we were talking about, the one who's always bound to pull something out of his Wonka hat, like attending his own lookalike contest, doing an IG live where he dances to 'I Gotta Feeling' or riding up to the Oscars in a little yellow suit. But perhaps the latter had a couple more legs to stand on. After all, it was only months before that his own co-star, Elle Fanning, delivered another buttery smooth moment—whilst on the press tour of their film together at that. Only hers was a column satin gown, and Prada. Elle Fanning in a satin column gown from Prada. Getty
It was a sign of the times to come. For whilst Chalamet and Fanning may have been the few initial adopters of the buttery shade, the runways have been pointing in that direction for months at a go. Jacquemus took the lead with their viral La Casa show for fall/winter 2024 in the summer of June last year. Peppered all through the collection were moments in which the soft yet striking hue shone through. Pivoting to the spring/summer 2025 collections unveiled later in the year, the specific shade ruled all over the runways—from Toteme to Chloé and Valentino. Toteme spring/summer 2025 collection. Courtesy of Toteme Alaïa spring/summer 2025 collection. Courtesy of Alaïa Chloé spring/summer 2025 collection. Courtesy of Chloé Jacquemus La Casa show. @jacquemus Valentino spring/summer 2025 collection. Courtesy of Valentino
Of course, this naturally trickled down to what celebrities were seen sporting amid the spring season, with many more adopting the colour for both the red carpet and other dressy days under the sun. The recent Cannes season alone tells it as it is. This year's jury president Juliette Binoche stepped out in a full summer-ready look from Jacquemus. Filipina actress Kylie Verzosa was radiant in her floral appliqué gown by Mark Bumgarner. And then there was R.Pattz, looking equal parts chuffed and casual in his Dior pieces. A masterclass in spring layering, if you will. Robert Pattinson with co-star Jennifer Lawrence at the 'Die, My Love' photo call in Cannes. Getty Filipina actress Kylie Verzosa at Cannes. @kylieverzosa Jury president Juliette Binoche in a full Jacquemus ensemble at Cannes. Getty
So whilst it may seem a daunting colour to pull off, the streets are telling us otherwise. Here, a celebrity -approved guide to riding out the wave this summer, in a butter yellow look of your own making. @sabrinacarpenter
1 / 40 The mini: Sabrina Carpenter Courtesy of Farfetch
2 / 40 Valentino mini dress, $4,064
Available at Farfetch. Courtesy of Jacquemus
3 / 40 Jacquemus mini dress, $998
Available at Jacquemus. Courtesy of Net-a-Porter
4 / 40 Self-Portrait mini dress, $805
Available at Net-a-Porter. Getty
5 / 40 A spot of draping: Elsa Hosk Courtesy of Farfetch
6 / 40 Staud maxi dress, $665
Available at Farfetch. Courtesy of Jacquemus
7 / 40 Jacquemus Calino bag, $1,996
Available at Jacquemus. Courtesy of Net-a-Porter
8 / 40 Alaīa midi dress, $3,373
Available at Net-a-Porter. Getty
9 / 40 Business casual: Juliette Binoche Courtesy of Net-a-Porter
10 / 40 Gucci wool blazer, $3,841
Available at Net-a-Porter. Courtesy of Cettire
11 / 40 Amina Muaddi sculpted heel sandals, $830
Available at Cettire. Courtesy of Cettire
12 / 40 Jacquemus slingback pumps, $880
Available at Cettire. Courtesy of Toteme
13 / 40 A statement bag: Toteme spring/summer 2025 Courtesy of Farfetch
14 / 40 Jil Sander Cannolo bag, $2,260
Available at Farfetch. Courtesy of Kate Spade
15 / 40 Kate Spade Deco crossbody bag, $600
Available at Kate Spade. Courtesy of FWRD
16 / 40 Acne Studios small bag, $2,520
Available at FWRD. Getty
17 / 40 Layers on: Katie Holmes Courtesy of Net-a-Porter
18 / 40 Chloé cotton jacket, $3,935
Available at Net-a-Porter. Courtesy of Net-a-Porter
19 / 40 The Row shirt, $1,750
Available at Net-a-Porter. Courtesy of Net-a-Porter
20 / 40 Toteme shirt, $756
Available at Net-a-Porter. @srchafreen
21 / 40 Keeping it casual: Freen Sarocha Courtesy of Farfetch
22 / 40 Valentino cardigan, $4,200
Available at Farfetch. Courtesy of Net-a-Porter
23 / 40 Dôen cotton-voile top, $362
Available at Net-a-Porter.
24 / 40 Adidas shoes, $180
Available at Cettire. @voguephilippines
25 / 40 Days under the sun: Kendall Jenner Courtesy of Lyst
26 / 40 Proenza Schouler dress, $731
Available at Lyst. Courtesy of Gentle Monster
27 / 40 Gentle Monster sunglasses, $440
Available at Gentle Monster. Courtesy of Farfetch
28 / 40 Ser.o.ya knitted maxi dress, $506
Available at Farfetch. Getty
29 / 40 Tee magic: Robert Pattinson Courtesy of Dior
30 / 40 Dior Icons tee, $2,100
Available at Dior. Courtesy of In Good Company
31 / 40 In Good Company top, $149
Available at In Good Company. Courtesy of Net-a-Porter
32 / 40 The Row cotton jersey T-shirt, $770
Available at Net-a-Porter. @sonamkapoor
33 / 40 All in: Sonam Kapoor Courtesy of Farfetch
34 / 40 Etro pleated gown, $6,338
Available at Farfetch. Courtesy of Farfetch
35 / 40 Simkhai maxi dress, $888
Available at Farfetch. Courtesy of MyTheresa
36 / 40 Prada ballet flats, $2,090
Available at MyTheresa. Getty
37 / 40 Mix and match: Nara Smith Courtesy of MyTheresa
38 / 40 Miu Miu mini skirt, $7,500
Available at MyTheresa. Courtesy of Cettire
39 / 40 Valentino pointed-toe pumps, $786
Available at Cettire. Courtesy of Cettire
40 / 40 Bottega Veneta Arco tote bag, $3590
Available at Cettire.