Katie Holmes was mocked for her Y2K fashion moment, but her stylist says it was fun
- Katie Holmes attended Z100's iHeartRadio Jingle Ball concert in New York City on Friday.
- She walked the red carpet in a long Tove top, loose-fitting jeans, and Margiela sneakers.
Early-2000s fashion might not be everyone's cup of tea, but it seems to be Katie Holmes'.
The actor, 43, made an appearance at Z100's iHeartRadio Jingle Ball concert in New York City on Friday.
She was one of many stars to walk the red carpet in unique fashion, though her outfit could have been pulled from the early aughts.
She wore a navy-blue shirt from Tove over loose-fitting jeans, Margiela sneakers, and a hoop nose ring.
The outfit caused a stir online, as The New York Times reported, with some critics saying the dress-over-jeans look should stay in the past.
But as her stylist, Brie Welch, told the publication, she and Holmes thought the look was "fun."
"We decided the rich color and subtle bustier-effect detailing of the top was elegant and would be fun if paired with jeans, creating a more youthful feel for Jingle Ball and the atmosphere there," Welch told The Times via email.
Some critics also took issue with Holmes wearing sneakers on the red carpet. Her brown-and-black shoes were made from calfskin, nylon, and suede, and retail for $740.
In her email to The Times, Welch said the sneakers were a spontaneous decision.
"On the day of (and because Katie has her own effortless style that should be appreciated here), she said she wanted to wear sneakers, because it was a concert and obviously there would be a lot of dancing to Dua Lipa (and nothing is more comfortable!)," she said.
Welch also shared the article on Instagram, and clarified that Holmes' outfit did not feature a dress. Katie Holmes then reposted Welch's story to her own page.
"For all the inquiries: the beauty Katie Holmes," she wrote. "And it's a top."
Other stars like Brooke Shields opted to wear more traditionally festive attire at the event. Speaking with Insider on the red carpet, the actor and podcaster said her red silk top with a giant bow was inspired by her daughter.