Gwyneth Paltrow, the Academy Award-winning actress-turned-wellness advocate, has recently appeared in court in Utah over a collision at a ski resort in 2016. Her court wardrobe has received attention, reflecting a trend for a new low-key luxury look – clothes that quietly declare their value rather than shouting it. Paltrow’s high-necked jumper, worn on the first day of the trial, appears to be from the Italian luxury brand Loro Piana, which specializes in cashmere, and her second-day outfit features a cream knit from her own brand, G Label by Goop. Her moss green wool coat is from The Row, and her black lug-soled boots are from Prada.
Milton Pedraza, chief executive of the Luxury Institute, notes that these brands are easily recognized by their tribe, and the wearer makes a statement without having to try. The trend for stealth wealth is reflected in Paltrow’s court wardrobe, which has an old money feel and a soft power dressing style reminiscent of Succession’s Shiv Roy. Paltrow’s non-threatening aesthetic is also at odds with the allegation that she injured another skier and then skied away.
