Dakota Fanning’s Effortless 2015 Airport Style: Pink Chanel, Adidas Superstars & Minimalist Chic

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Back in December 2015, Dakota Fanning embraced a fresh-faced, low-key travel look as she jetted out of Los Angeles International Airport—a snapshot of the effortless, minimalist style she favored throughout the mid-2010s.

Dakota Fanning arrives at LAX in a relaxed travel look, pairing a draped navy coat and black leggings with classic adidas Superstars and a candy-pink Chanel crossbody for a subtle pop of colorDakota Fanning arrives at LAX in a relaxed travel look, pairing a draped navy coat and black leggings with classic adidas Superstars and a candy-pink Chanel crossbody for a subtle pop of color on December 29, 2015 (Credit: WENN)

The then-21-year-old actress kept things comfy yet polished in an all-black ensemble featuring a draped long coat, a simple top, and streamlined pants.

Dakota Fanning keeps her airport look effortless in a long black coat, a pop-pink Chanel crossbody, and classic adidas SuperstarsDakota Fanning keeps her airport look effortless in a long black coat, a pop-pink Chanel crossbody, and classic adidas Superstars

A Signature Combo: Pink Designer Bags and Classic Adidas Superstars

Amanda Seyfried’s lookalike added a pop of color with a pink Chanel crossbody bag and completed her laid-back outfit with a pair of Adidas sneakers.

Earlier that year, she was also spotted wearing Adidas Originals “Superstar” and a pink Céline “Trio” crossbody bag while leaving a salon in Los Angeles.

Smiling as she moves through LAX, Dakota pairs her all-black travel uniform with a standout bubble-pink Chanel bagSmiling as she moves through LAX, Dakota pairs her all-black travel uniform with a standout bubble-pink Chanel bag

Keeping her look simple, she went makeup-free and wore her thick blonde locks down with a center parting.

Dakota’s relaxed layering and signature blonde hair give her monochrome ensemble a polished, off-duty feelDakota’s relaxed layering and signature blonde hair give her monochrome ensemble a polished, off-duty feel

Why the Adidas Superstar Remains a Street-Style Classic

Dakota’s shoes are the classic, fan-favorite adidas Superstar sneakers—an iconic style first introduced in 1970 and celebrated for its leather construction, shell-toe design, and enduring cultural impact that has carried it from NBA courts to hip-hop stages and into timeless street fashion.

Her well-worn adidas Superstars showcase the style’s iconic shell toe and three-stripe designHer well-worn adidas Superstars showcase the style’s iconic shell toe and three-stripe design

They are made of premium coated leather and feature iconic rubber shell-toe protection and cushioned rubber cupsoles with herringbone traction.

Up close, Dakota’s Superstars reveal the timeless black-and-white palette that helped define their global appealUp close, Dakota’s Superstars reveal the timeless black-and-white palette that helped define their global appeal

These sneakers are available at Nordstrom and Zappos.

The adidas Superstar—seen here in its classic leather and shell-toe construction—remains one of the most enduring silhouettes in sneaker historyThe adidas Superstar—seen here in its classic leather and shell-toe construction—remains one of the most enduring silhouettes in sneaker history

More Style Moments: Dakota Fanning’s Footwear Evolution & the Enduring Appeal of the Adidas Superstar

While Dakota kept things effortlessly casual for her LAX departure, her understated airport look is just one chapter in her broader style story—one that ranges from red-carpet glamour to relaxed, sneaker-ready moments.

To put this outfit into context, we’ve rounded up some of her standout fashion highlights, along with other celebrity takes on the iconic adidas Superstar that continues to influence pop culture and everyday style alike.

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