No matter how fashion evolves, there's one style that seems to withstand the test of time: that model-off-duty look. You know it: A moto jacket, skinny black jeans, a T-shirt, boots, and a utilitarian bag — or any slight variation of that. And at this point, we've catalogued so many versions of this universally good-looking combo on both models and ordinary civilians that it's become the outfit version of avocado on toast. (We like it and it's always satisfying, even though it's everywhere.) To binge on it, we took a look outside the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show casting in New York this week, where dozens (hundreds?) of models tried out for the biggest runway show of the year.
In the slideshow ahead, we're putting all of the thigh-high boots, crossbody bags, and high-waisted skinny jeans we saw strutting in and out of VS HQ on full blast. It's not like the models' everyday style has changed, per se, but the angels have a knack for making the luxury throw-and-go look appropriate for all occasions. Especially the casting of, oh, your career.
Irina Sharipova
Hey, even models wear puffy jackets.
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Anna Cristina
When you're wearing platform creepers as cool as those, you advocate for world peace.
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Herieth Paul
"Did I get it? Did I get it?" (We're sure you did, Herieth!)
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Melie Tiacoh
When you've got a job interview at 5 p.m. and drinks at 7.
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Josephine Le Tutour
How to be comfortable and runway-ready: the hidden talent of French models.
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Shanina Shaik
She's got that fashion jacket drape down.
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Julia van Os & Sanne Vloet
Models who fall bootie together hopefully get cast in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show together?
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Pauline Hoarau
Add a throwback pair of flares to your model-off-duty wardrobe.
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Emeline Ghesquiere
A Canadian tuxedo appropriate for all occasions.
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Gracie Carvalho
With Halloween right around the corner, Carvalho's witchy vibes make total sense.
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Bella Hadid
This is what finding out you're going to walk in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in Paris looks like.
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Flavia Lucini
Hey, Flavia! Any good news?
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Lameka Fox
Someone's happy (and dressed for fall).
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Leila Nda
Oh, hey!
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Anais Mali
Has street style ever seen anything cosier than Mali's shearling jacket?
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Annika Krijt
Krijt knows what it's time for: it's blavy season.
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Izabel Goulart
Be right back, adding clay-red pants to our fall mood Pinterest board.
Vita Sidorkina
When in doubt, monotone. Isn't that how the saying goes?
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Daria Strokous
Leather jacket? Check. Chanel crossbody baby bag? Check. Thigh-high boots? Check. Someone got an A in Model-Off-Duty 101.
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Jasmine Sanders
Hey, @golden_barbie! Mind if we borrow your Fendi pal?
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Daniela Braga
We can't get enough of two-tone denim.
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Camilla Christensen
Turtleneck goals.
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Sharam Diniz
We imagine this is what Diniz's lab coat would look like if she was a mad angel scientist.
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Maria Borges
Fashion drape, deconstructed boots, chokers — check, check, check!
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Cindy Bruna & Riley Montana
Two-panel leather-leggings game strong on Bruna. And there's Montana with the French-girl scarf vibes.
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Gizele Oliveira
A pop of colour on a rainy day is the same as crossing your fingers, right?
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Caroline Kelley
Classic bomber with a thigh-high upgrade.
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Kyra Green
Girl power (and some sick boots), courtesy of Kyra Green.
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Leomie Anderson
If we'd have thought to pair a fur jacket with our orange jumpsuit, we'd be smiling ear-to-ear, too. Well played.
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Caroline Silta
If the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show doesn't work out, we think Silta would make a killer Bond girl.
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Eniko Mihalik
You can never go wrong with a camel coat.
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Luma Grothe
We're digging Grothe's alternative to the thigh-high Stuart Weitzman look with this ankle bootie-and-socks combo.
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Caroline Brasch
Hey, green and red actually doesn't look so spirited for once. That, or someone's ready for Christmas.
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Kelly Gale
Is that a Victoria's Secret angel or Nancy Sinatra?
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Solveig Mork
Of course, what's a model-off-duty roundup without a choker?
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Sofia Resing
Rain or shine, stunting is a must.
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Sasha Luss
Hey, Luss — got a case of the mean reds?
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