The lead up to the holidays may be a time focused on family and introspection, but the season always brings out an array of festive fashion too.
Whether they were at home celebrating with their loved ones (Blackpink's Lisa enjoying a sleigh's worth of new Celine goodies), encouraging fans to donate to city foodbanks (Mandy Moore sharing a dotted version of Cara Cara's popular Maidstone dress), or serenading a crowd (Dua Lipa decked out in Helmut Lang), celebrities aimed to spread cheer last week.
A lighthearted, joyful sensibility united the best looks. At the drive-in premiere of her Amazon Prime Video romantic drama, Sylvie’s Love, Tessa Thompson concluded her press tour with a gilded look from Alexandre Vauthier’s spring 2020 couture collection. In a golden hoop skirt with tulle accents, white bow blouse, and black bolero, Thompson owned the daring style that has become her signature.
Lamé textures and frills felt especially appropriate on Christmas Day, and at Disney’s annual parade, Julianne Hough delivered both in Joseph Altuzarra’s ruffled one-shoulder ‘Kamala’ dress. A liquid metal party frock with plenty of oomph, the piece was ideal for the pre-taped special’s upbeat entertainments. A glittering Parisian runway diversion in the middle of a wholesome American tradition, Hough’s dress was the perfect holiday treat.
Equally appealing was the crimson tartan attire Hailee Steinfeld chose for her latest Instagram update. In a standout look from Marc Jacobs’s nostalgia-inducing fall 2020 collection, the actress-and her teensy pooch, Martini-delivered a welcome dose of festive cheer. Steinfeld’s belted wool top and matching straight-leg pants were a head to toe holiday tribute, enhanced by a backdrop of pine wreaths and poinsettia.
In a Hailey and Justin Bieber may have kept their holiday threads subtle, but the couple’s coordinated Christmas look was very much in the spirit of the season. With Justin in oversized sweats from Helmut Lang's collaboration with Saintwoods and Hailey doubling down on her Bottega Veneta obsession in a pastel shearling coat designed by Daniel Lee, the Biebers provided a moment of cozy cool just in time for the holidays. 
WHO: Tessa Thompson
WHAT: Alexandre Vauthier Haute Couture
WHERE: Sylvie's Love Drive In Premiere
WHEN: December 20
WHO: Julianne Hough
WHAT: Altuzarra
WHERE: Disney's Christmas Day Parade
WHEN: Aired December 25
WHO: Kylie Jenner
WHAT: Bottega Veneta dress, Jimmy Choo heels
WHERE: Calabasas, California
WHEN: December 25
WHO: Hailee Steinfeld
WHAT: Marc Jacobs
WHERE: Instagram
WHEN: December 25
WHO: Irina Shayk
WHAT: Burberry puffer coat, Chrome Hearts jeans and sunglasses, By Far boots and purse, Falconeri cardigan
WHERE: West Village, New York
WHEN: December 23
WHO: Lisa
WHAT: Celine
WHERE: Instagram
WHEN: December 25 
WHO: Martha Hunt
WHAT: Tory Burch
WHERE: Saks Lights Up Fifth Avenue Ceremony
WHEN: December 21
WHO: Mandy Moore
WHAT: Cara Cara Maidstone dress
WHERE: Los Angeles, California
WHEN: December 23
WHO: Dua Lipa
WHAT: Helmut Lang
WHERE: Pandora Live concert
WHEN: December 22
WHO: Justin and Hailey Bieber
WHAT: (on Hailey) Bottega Veneta coat, Jacquie Aiche, Fallon, and Jennifer Fisher jewelry, Nike sneakers, (on Justin) Helmut Lang x Saintwoods hoodie and sweatpants
WHEN: December 25