Disappear for months, reappear once — and instantly dictate winter fashion. That’s the Adele formula. The superstar made one of her increasingly rare public appearances last week, and instead of teasing new music, she delivered something else fans didn’t know they needed: a festive fashion moment impossible to ignore.
Adele was spotted in West Hollywood leaving a holiday gathering at the iconic Sunset Tower Hotel, joined by her fiancé Rich Paul and his children. The outing was low-key — but her outfit absolutely wasn’t.
For the evening, Adele leaned into cozy luxury, layering a crisp white button-down beneath a bold scarlet sweater by Jacquemus. The wool-and-cashmere piece featured dramatic balloon sleeves, a structured yoke, ribbed hem, and a short button placket — striking the perfect balance between playful and polished.
She grounded the statement knit with tailored black trousers, letting the sweater take center stage. But the real surprise came in the accessories. Draped casually at her side was a rare black velvet clutch from Chanel, embroidered with red-and-green Gripoix jewels and finished with gleaming gold hardware. The bag — a coveted 2020 design — has reportedly sold for thousands on the resale market, instantly elevating the look from festive to collector-level.
Adele completed the ensemble with a black face mask, a subtle nod to pandemic-era practicality that also happened to match her trousers perfectly. Functional? Yes. Fashion-conscious? Absolutely.
Paul coordinated without competing, wearing a black knit layered under a leather bomber accented with red trim at the collar and cuffs. A baseball cap and a diamond tennis necklace added just enough flash, keeping his look sleek and understated.
The takeaway? When Adele finally steps outside, she doesn’t do filler appearances. She either releases music that defines an era — or quietly hands us a new seasonal obsession. This time, it was a sweater… and suddenly, everyone wants one.
