In the summer of 2012, as her impending divorce from Tom Cruise made headlines, Katie Holmes was photographed running errands solo in New York City while Tom visited Walt Disney World in Florida with their daughter Suri.
Amid the personal challenges, Katie stayed true to her signature casual-chic aesthetic, stepping out in a versatile cropped denim jacket that quickly became one of her most recognizable fashion staples that year.
Katie Holmes keeps it casual in a yellow top layered with her favorite Current/Elliott ‘The Snap’ denim jacket and tortoiseshell sunglasses
Standing at 5’9″ (175.3 cm), Katie Holmes confidently stepped out in her favorite Current/Elliott ‘The Snap’ stretch denim jacket, pairing it with Rag & Bone Newbury ankle boots as she glanced casually at the paparazzi.
Katie Holmes is captured leaving her lawyer’s office in Midtown Manhattan on July 7, 2012 (Credit: TNYF / WENN)
👢 Celebrities Who Love Rag & Bone Newbury Boots:
- 📸 Sophia Bush wearing red Rag & Bone Newbury ankle boots while running errands in West Hollywood, adding a bold pop of color to her casual outfit.
- 🍁 Isla Fisher in classic Rag & Bone Newbury booties styled for multiple daytime looks in Santa Monica, showing their timeless appeal.
- 🖤 Heidi Klum styling Rag & Bone Newbury suede booties with leather pants for a sleek grocery run at Whole Foods in Los Angeles.
- 🎬 Jessica Chastain wearing denim-blue Rag & Bone Newbury boots paired with skinny jeans and a long coat while sightseeing in Paris.
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Katie Holmes wearing Oliver Peoples Lipsofire round sunglasses, a Current/Elliott Snap Stretch denim jacket, Rag & Bone Newbury booties, and carrying a Henry Cuir Charivari woven market hobo bag (Credit: ACE / INFphoto)
The cropped design also makes this jacket perfect for pairing with dresses, offering versatility and style.
Katie demonstrated how effortlessly a denim jacket can elevate casual and dressier looks. Investing in a nice-fitting jean jacket is always worthwhile, as it remains a timeless staple that rarely goes out of fashion.
The cropped design of Katie Holmes’ favored Current/Elliot ‘The Snap’ stretch denim jacket
Denim remains a timeless, all-weather fabric known for its durability, making Katie’s Current/Elliott jacket a reliable wardrobe staple that will stay stylish and resilient long after personal headlines fade.
👖 Celebrity Denim Jacket Moments Worth Copying
Denim jackets are a timeless staple, and these celebrities show precisely how to style them with flair and footwear to match:
Dianna Agron’s Midi‑Dress & Denim Jacket Combo
- Occasion: Fall street style shoot
- Outfit: Classic denim jacket layered over a printed midi dress
- Footwear: Tory Burch Caspe quilted leather sneakers
- Read more: Dianna Agron’s celeb-approved denim‑jacket fall look
Jessica Alba’s Vintage Denim Jacket at a Summer Wedding
- Occasion: Wedding guest in Beverly Hills
- Outfit: Lightly distressed 7 For All Mankind denim jacket over a white dress
- Footwear: Nude heels (can be swapped for Superga sneakers)
- Read more: Jessica Alba’s chic distressed‑denim wedding look
Hilary Duff’s Red Jeans & Denim Jacket Duo
- Occasion: Studio City coffee run
- Outfit: Faded RTA denim zip‑detail jacket paired with red skinny jeans
- Footwear: Belle by Sigerson Morrison Kyeran wedge ankle boots
- Read more: Hilary Duff’s denim‑and‑boots street style
Nikki Reed’s Edgy Fall Look in LA
- Occasion: Fall outing in Los Angeles
- Outfit: American Eagle denim jacket with leather shorts
- Footwear: Black ankle boots
- Read more: Nikki Reed’s leather‑shorts + denim jacket combo
Each look features a different way to style your denim jacket—from sneakers and heels to boots—showing how versatile this wardrobe essential truly is.