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Hat-hesitant? Who could blame you? As accessories go, an eccentric chapeau can make for a riskier bet than most. But even those of us who might typically choose a simple knit beanie during the cold months have ample reason to reconsider: There’s a beret revival in full swing—despite what certain French beauties may have to say to the contrary. After recent turns on runways from Isabel Marant to Saint Laurent menswear, and most famously—and oft-mimicked—those of Alessandro Michele at Gucci, the beret has made its way onto the streets. Our eagle-eyed editors have spotted an uptick in appearances both at the menswear shows abroad, and here on the streets of New York City.

Kate Winslet has honed her personal style over the years and knows exactly what it takes to look her best on the red carpet. A Golden Globe winner for her role in Steve Jobs, the British actress is taking a particularly hands-on approach when it comes to her fashion choices for awards season this year. “[It] was created by Armani in collaboration with Kate and myself,” said stylist Cheryl Konteh of the dress that Winslet wore to the SAG Awards last night. “[It was] sculpted to Kate’s incredible body and teamed with black suede Jimmy Choo shoes.” As for the bling? “Neil Lane Art Deco onyx and diamond jewelry brings the whole look together in a perfect tribute to Hollywood glamour.”

More often than not, it’s the ladies who steal the spotlight on the red carpet, though it seems as though the tables were turned at the Screen Actors Guild Awards tonight. From double-breasted styles to midnight blue suiting, Hollywood’s best-dressed men outshone the women, stepping out in classic and gentlemanly looks that nudged traditional black-tie dress codes forward.

No matter if you’re fluent in French or not, the style that was filtering in from Paris on our Instagram this week needed no translation. After all, the city played host to an international crowd for Couture Fashion Week, many of whom inflected distinctive French styles into their feeds. Iris Law, the young, pouty-lipped offspring of actor Jude, wore a silk Louis Vuitton pajama top to take the textbook—but nevertheless, stunning—Paris hotel balcony shot.

“Do you own a pair of gray sweatpants? This is all in the name of fashion research,” I dash off a quick text to a stylish guy friend of mine.

One Directioners, rejoice! Despite the band’s hiatus, its former fifth member, Zayn Malik, just released his debut video as a solo artist. The video for his song “Pillowtalk” features a familiar face to fashion fans: none other than Gigi Hadid. While the video—which features boxing female nudes and a lot of exploding floral imagery among a swirl of retro graphics, kaleidoscope and shattered-mirror effects—is causing a buzz with its racy undertones (Hadid and Malik are shown in various intimate clinches), its wardrobe is decidedly on point. And that is due to the ongoing collaboration between Malik and his post-1D stylist, Jason Rembert. “He’s a person who knows what he wants and knows what works for him,” said Rembert, via phone from Paris.

Floral prints aren’t exactly anything new, but designer Victoria Beckham is making us reconsider the ladylike motif as a mood-brightening antidote to the darker side of winter fashion. Eschewing her usual monochromatic style, the 41-year-old designer was spotted wearing a midi-length dress that was sprigged with a charming micro-bud pattern. It’s quite different from the flower prints she’s worn in the past; take the Pop Art version she donned this summer or the athletic-inspired iteration of the look she tried earlier this winter.

Over the weekend, snowbound, patiently waiting out Winter Storm Jonas, a pang of envy took over as I peered upon my French sistren in Paris attending men’s Fashion Week. Sure, gusts of chilly wind were likely blowing off the Seine, but how could you tell, watching those effortlessly chic gamines flit about between shows in thin statement-making floor-dusting overcoats, oversize flight jackets, and suede trenchcoats? No dipping temps could curtail their style, a lesson those of us stateside could use as a refresher in the throes of winter. We consulted the chicest of the chic, model Jeanne Damas, who gamely let us in on the French girl’s winter uniform, from the essential coat to the coolest knits—and, for once and for all, finally debunks the beret myth! Here, seven easy secrets to perfectly Parisian winter style—shop the looks in the slideshow above.
 
1. Winter Essentials: Borrowing From the Garçons
The caban—peacoat—is a timeless classic, like the long men’s trench or the pour la peau coat, but each has to reinvent itself each season. I love men’s coats, especially because they’re so large and they give plenty of room; the man’s coat remains one of my favorite classics.

Kendall and Kylie Jenner might be the littlest sisters in the Kardashian-Jenner-West family, but that’s never stopped them from thinking big. Their latest brainchild, a collaborative fashion line called Kendall + Kylie, debuts on Revolve tomorrow, with a full rollout of stores, including Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, and Nordstrom, on the agenda next month. Given that their brother-in-law has already left a sizable footprint on fashion (yes, Kanye, we’re looking at you!), and that the Jenners are also on first-name terms with some of the most influential designers (Riccardo, Olivier, Karl . . . ), we imagine getting advice for their new label wasn’t too tricky.

To tuck or not to tuck—that is the question. The answer isn’t always easy to address where boots and jeans are concerned. Popular with Sloane Ranger types in the ’80s and supermodels such as Kate Moss in the ’90s, the styling trick seems to be making a comeback thanks to the likes of Emily Ratajkowski, who was spotted out in Los Angeles yesterday wearing the look.