The new crop of risings stars is here. From Jenna Ortega to Fletcher, these talents are making a name for themselves whether it be on the big screen or on stage. Plus, each artist is stepping onto the scene and using fashion to break from the pack while pushing individuality and unique styling to the forefront.
There’s Ice Spice, for instance, who is often spotted in Y2K-inspired outfits. And 16-year-old Ariana Greenblatt, who can be seen front row at the Louis Vuitton show, following her pivotal role in summer’s blockbuster film “Barbie.”
Take a look.
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Emma D’Arcy
Image Credit: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images “House of the Dragon” breakout star Emma D’Arcy is one to watch. They scored their first Golden Globe nomination this year for their portrayal as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen in the HBO show. D’Arcy is also making waves on the red carpet — like the time they wore a custom look from Acne Studio’s spring 2023 collection, pictured here at the London premiere of “House Of The Dragon” on August 15, 2022. Oh, and if you’ve heard anything about a negroni sbagliato with prosecco in it, you have D’Arcy to thank for that.
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Taylor Russell
Image Credit: Getty Images Actress Taylor Russell may be Hollywood’s hottest red carpet star. Russell turned heads last year when she hit the press circuit for her film “Bones and All,” starring alongside Timothée Chalamet. During the 2022 Venice Film Festival, she won the award for Best Young Actor for her role in the film. And she’s not afraid to take fashion risks, wearing Balenciaga, Schiaparelli Haute Couture, Alexander McQueen and more. She’s also the global ambassador for Loewe. Here, she’s wearing a Tom Ford-era Gucci archival coat from the spring 2004 show that screams early aughts. She paired with light-wash denim and strappy sandals for the 2022 Gotham Awards.
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Conan Gray
Image Credit: Getty Images Conan Gray is pushing the envelope when it comes to menswear fashion. The singer attended the CFDA Fashion Awards on November 7, 2022 in New York City, wearing a head-to-toe Coach ensemble that featured leather shorts and heeled Mary-Janes. Last year, Gray embarked on his first-ever world tour where he was seen on stage in a range of vintage looks, wearing lace, sheer shirts, sequin vests and more.
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Fletcher
Image Credit: Dan Boczarski/NBC Fletcher ended 2022 on a high note. The singer, who released her debut album “Girl of My Dreams” in September, took the stage to perform on NBC’s Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party special in a custom LA Roxx ensemble that she co-designed. Plus, she joined Cyrus for a duet during the show wearing Cucculelli Shaheen. Most recently, Fletcher made her acting debut playing herself on the “The L Word: Generation Q.” Since then, she has toured throughout 2023, most notably raising $150,000 for GLAAD during her “Meet Her At the Bar” concert series to save queer spaces.
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Austin Butler
Image Credit: Getty Images Austin Butler was one to watch on the red carpet this year, often skipinf a tie and optinf for embellished blazers and the occasional Cartier pin. The actor who played Elvis in the Baz Luhrman film was nominated for an Oscar his performance in “Elvis.” He also won a BAFTA and Golden Globe for the role.
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Haley Lu Richardson
Image Credit: Getty Images Haley Lu Richardson has been the talk of social media, mostly for her portrayal of the character Portia in Season 2 of HBO’s “White Lotus. (And for twerking on “The Today Show.”) In the series, Portia dressed in wacky looks that mish-mashed trends — wearing bucket hats, strange patterned tees, baggy pants, zebra bikini tops and more outfits that had the Internet in a frenzy. Off screen, however, Richardson has honed her own style that perhaps takes Portia’s love of color and eclectic design to the next level. The actress has been seen in Moschino, Rodarte, Loewe, among other designers.
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Jasmin Savoy Brown
Image Credit: Getty Images Jasmin Savoy Brown is back with the return of Showtime’s “Yellow Jackets,” and could be seen on the big screen this year for “Scream VI.” Brown has stood out from the pack on the red carpet as of late by wearing unique pieces, such as this Alberta Ferretti ensemble at The Hollywood Reporter Emmy Party. Other standout looks last year included her Christopher Kane Emmys dress.
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King Princess
Image Credit: Getty Images You may know King Princess from the music festival rounds or her own The Hold On Baby Tour, but she’s also a front row fixture. Here, the budding rock star attended the Thom Browne Fall 2022 runway show on April 29, 2022 in New York City. She’s also been spotted at fashion shows for Gucci, Rodarte and Saint Laurent.
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Jenna Ortega
Image Credit: Getty Images Jenna Ortega gave glamorous red carpets a gothic makeover last year as she was busy promoting her hit Netflix series “Wednesday.” The actress was seen in edgy ensembles such as this lace Versace look, complete with a black veil and platform pumps. Next up, Ortega reprised her role as Tara Carpenter in “Scream VI.”
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Renée Rapp
Image Credit: Charles Sykes/Bravo What can’t Renée Rapp do. The emerging talent made a name for herself playing the role of Regina George in the Broadway musical “Mean Girls.” It was also announced in December that she’d be reprising the role in the upcoming film adaptation. Plus, she’s gaining notoriety for her role in Mindy Kaling’s HBO Max comedy series “The Sex Lives of College Girls.” What’s more, Rapp is the next rising pop star. Last November, her EP “Everything to Everyone” was released to much fanfare. Then, in August, she debuted her first album, “Snow Angel,” and has recently kicked off her accompanying tour.
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Ariana Greenblatt
Image Credit: Getty Images Sixteen-year-old Ariana Greenblatt is making a name for herself following her pivotal role in summer’s blockbuster film “Barbie.” Plus, she’s having fun with fashion. Here she is outside the Louis Vuitton fashion show during Paris Fashion Week, wearing the brand from head to toe.
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Ayo Edebiri
Image Credit: Getty Images for Prada Ayo Edebiri has had a busy year, attending fashion shows like the Prada presentation during Milan Fashion Week, pictured here. She’s also gained notoriety for her performances in the film “Bottoms” and in Hulu’s “The Bear.”
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Ice Spice
Image Credit: GC Images Since Ice Spice came onto the scene, she’s been turning heads not only for her music but for her attention-grabbing looks. The rapper made her first Met Gala appearance this May in Balmain, and is often spotted in Y2K-inspired outfits, such as this all-denim look and platform boots.
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Lily Rose-Depp
Image Credit: Getty Images Lily Rose-Depp is no stranger to the spotlight, thanks to famous parents Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis. But this year, the model tested out her acting chops alongside The Weeknd in HBO’s “The Idol.” Despite the show being somewhat controversial, Rose-Depp received rave reviews for her performance.
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Olivia Ponton
Image Credit: Variety via Getty Images Influencer Olivia Ponton has amassed 10 million followers across TikTok and Instagram. She first made waves as a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, and has since debuted her first campaign with Victoria’s Secret this year. Ponton continues to flex her modeling muscles with American Eagle, Calvin Klein, Paco Rabanne and more.
