In the spring of 2021, Irina Shayk delivered a masterclass in nostalgic dressing, stepping out in a trio of looks that revived some of the biggest trends of the ’90s—from bold plaid tailoring to graphic sweatshirts and painterly printed denim.
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Each outfit felt distinct yet unmistakably her, blending high-fashion edge with effortless streetwear ease.
’90s Plaid Revival: Vivienne Westwood Suit & Magda Butrym Combat Boots
On a Thursday outing that May, the then 35-year-old model channeled Alicia Silverstone’s iconic character, Cher Horowitz, from the 1995 movie Clueless while spending time with her daughter Lea de Seine.
Irina Shayk steps out in New York City pushing daughter Lea’s stroller while turning heads in a ’90s-inspired Vivienne Westwood plaid suit styled with sleek knee-high combat boots on April 28, 2021 (Credit: Instar / WENN)
Inside the Look: Vivienne Westwood’s Purple-and-Yellow Plaid Suit
Parading her long model legs, Irina wore a purple and yellow plaid skirt suit from Vivienne Westwood’s Fall/Winter RTW 2021 collection.
Her outfit included a wool-and-cotton single-breasted jacket with padded shoulders, available for $1,345 at Luisaviaroma, and a pleated miniskirt, also available for $740.
Irina Shayk elevates her ’90s-inspired plaid suit with Magda Butrym knee-high combat boots, adding a bold, modern edge to her schoolgirl-meets-streetwear look (Credit: Instar / WENN)
A Closer Look at Irina’s Magda Butrym Knee-High Combat Boots
Pairing her outfit with a Skims low-cut black mesh bodysuit, Irina skipped Cher’s signature knee-high socks and opted for knee-high combat boots to add a hint of sexy grunge aesthetic to her schoolgirl look.
Irina Shayk shows off her long legs in Magda Butrym’s knee-high lace-up combat boots, complete with chunky lug soles and a sleek, grunge-inspired finish (Credit: Instar / WENN)
She opted for a pair of lace-up combat boots from Magda Butrym, one of her go-to labels for edgy footwear. A few weeks earlier, she wore zebra-print knee-high boots from the same designer with a business casual outfit.
The boots featured front lace-up fastenings, round toes, and chunky platforms with ridged rubber soles that added both height and a bold, grunge-inspired edge to her look.
Magda Butrym’s best-selling pair features side zips, lace-up closure, and thick lug soles
Gold Accents & Sleek Accessories Complete the ’90s Look
Bradley Cooper’s ex-girlfriend styled her ‘90s ensemble with gold jewelry, including a Jennifer Zeuner Theresa Cross necklace, a Jennifer Zeuner nameplate necklace, and mismatched earrings.
The Russian supermodel kept a low profile in Roberi & Fraud’s Baby Betty sunglasses and a black Barriere Basketweave face mask. Wearing her brown hair in loose waves, she finished the look with a sleek black By Far Ami leather shoulder bag.
Irina Shayk elevates her Clueless-inspired plaid suit with edgy mismatched earrings, layered Jennifer Zeuner necklaces, and a sleek black By Far shoulder bag (Credit: Instar / WENN)
Rock-Chic Tribute: Balenciaga DMX Sweatshirt & 032C Thigh-High Boots
A few days earlier, the former Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model oozed a rock-chic vibe in an oversized black graphic sweatshirt.
Irina Shayk goes rock-chic in a DMX tribute sweatshirt paired with thigh-high 032C leather sneaker boots as she picks her daughter up from school on April 26, 2021 (Credit: Instar / WENN)
She embraced the pantless trend, wearing just the top that features an image of the late rapper Earl Simmons, aka DMX, who died on April 9, 2021, after suffering a heart attack.
The $200 tribute sweatshirt, designed by Balenciaga and commissioned by Kanye West, was designed to raise money for DMX’s family following his death.
Irina Shayk pays tribute to late rapper DMX in a graphic sweater commissioned by Kanye West and designed by Balenciaga (Credit: Instar / WENN)
032C Over-the-Knee Boots Bring a ’90s Grunge Edge
Holding her daughter’s hand, Irina paired her sweatshirt with thigh-high black leather sneaker boots that showcased her long legs.
She selected the Buffalo by 032C over-the-knee boots, which furthered her look’s ‘90s grunge theme. They feature a slouchy construction with thick lug soles.
Irina Shayk embraces the pantless trend by teaming her sweatshirt with Buffalo by 032C over-the-knee boots (Credit: Instar / WENN)
Edgy Finishing Touches: Layered Jewelry, Sleek Sunnies & a Burberry Chain Bag
To amplify the rock-’n’-roll edge of her look, Irina stacked bold accessories—hoop earrings and layered necklaces, including Jennifer Meyer’s White Gold Channel-Set Diamond Baguette Cross and a sleek Jennifer Zeuner gold nameplate piece—for a finish that felt effortless yet intentional.
She then shielded her eyes behind black rectangular sunglasses with silver-tone hardware and covered her mouth and nose with a black Maskc face mask.
Irina completed her edgy look with her daughter’s bunny-shaped bag in one hand, with a $2,190 Burberry white shoulder bag with a chunky silver chain-link strap.
Irina Shayk amps up her edgy look with a chunky chain-strapped Burberry bag (Credit: Instar / WENN)
Renaissance Denim Moment: Vivienne Westwood Painted Co-Ords
Never missing out on an opportunity to show off her fashion credentials, Irina dropped her daughter off at school in yet another ‘90s outfit.
Irina Shayk drops her daughter off at school on April 23, 2021, wearing Renaissance-inspired Vivienne Westwood denim co-ords paired with chunky Burberry monogram ankle boots for an edgy finish (Credit: Instar / WENN)
This time, she chose matching printed denim co-ords from Vivienne Westwood’s Fall 2021 collection. The outfit features a print of Daphnis et Chloe, a 1743 painting by French Rococo painter Francois Boucher.
Irina Shayk opts for a renaissance-themed outfit in Vivienne Westwood Fall 2021 denim co-ords featuring Francois Boucher’s Daphnis et Chloe painting (Credit: Jose Perez / INSTARimages / WENN)
Burberry Monogram Boots: Chunky Design & Luxe Finishing Touches
The Hercules star teamed her Renaissance outfit with a pair of monogram motif buckle leather boots from Burberry.
Adding edge to her painted denim co-ords, Irina Shayk steps out in Burberry’s Monogram Motif buckle boots, defined by their rain-boot-inspired overshoe and bold silver-tone initials (Credit: Instar / WENN)
Elevating her already statuesque frame, these $760 boots feature a thick overshoe inspired by rain boots. They also have buckled straps with silver-tone metal logo hardware, zip closures, and rounded toes.
A rain boot-inspired pair featuring a chunky overshoe with Thomas Burberry monogram buckles
Minimalist Finishing Touches: Low Bun, Mismatched Jewelry & By Far Bag
With her hair in a low bun, Irina showed off her mismatched earrings, including a hoop from Chrome Hearts. She also accessorized with a Tootsie Jewelry Custom Name necklace and carried a black By Far Ami bag.
A pair of Illesteva East Houston sunglasses and an olive green Evolvetogether Amazonia face mask rounded out Irina’s look.
Irina Shayk wears a low bun and hides her eyes behind a pair of Illesteva East Houston sunnies (Credit: Instar / WENN)
Irina Shayk’s Standout Shoe & Fashion Moments
Explore some of Irina Shayk’s most memorable fashion ensembles, from casual streetwear to glamorous red carpet looks:
👠 Explore Irina Shayk’s Best Shoe Moments:
- 📏 A comprehensive look at her 5’9″ (175.3 cm) height and US shoe size 9, detailing her most memorable designer heel moments.
- 👗 Her dazzling Moschino nude floral gown and metallic Stuart Weitzman “Nudist” heels at the 2021 Met Gala.
- 💎 Her high-fashion moment in a bright blue Alexander Wang bandage dress paired with sultry Christian Louboutin peep-toe heels.
- ☀️ The striking yellow Versace mini-dress she wore to Paris Fashion Week, completed with black Plexi-Heel Sandals.
- 🐾 Her effortlessly glamorous dog-walking ensemble, featuring an oversized shirt-dress and sleek knee-high riding boots.
These highlights capture Irina Shayk’s versatile fashion sense, offering inspiration for a range of styles and occasions.