Nicole Richie [1]'s closet has seen it all. Though the 36-year-old star and designer has, in recent years, settled into her own confident style, her early aughts wardrobe was known for its headscarves, tracksuits, and trucker hats — all quintessential trends of the time. Now, Nicole is dusting off many of her old looks for an unapologetically nostalgic shoot with Paper magazine [2].
For the editorial, Nicole resurrected all the classics: a Juicy Couture velour tracksuit, several boho-chic dresses, her daring 2013 Met Gala look [3], a comfortable, what we call "shopping spree ensemble" with a wide-brim fedora, an Alexander McQueen skull scarf, and a pair of knee-high UGG boots. Nicole even brought back her brunette hair for a snap featuring a teeny Chihuahua, of course.
While her style has certainly evolved, Nicole insists that there's always been "some sort of a through line." She added, "I've always been attracted to color, to a certain drape, a certain fit. I'm never one to shy away from a headpiece. All of those things have stayed consistent, just different versions of them." Ahead, see pictures from the epic throwback shoot.
