Rosalia has nearly 26 million followers on Instagram, but nothing about her profile would make you know it. Aside from the glossy promotional imagery (she recently released a new single, TUYA), her posts are relatively lo-fi and refreshingly intimate. They’re often blurry and sometimes out of focus. Sometimes scrolling through her profile feels like a friend dropping random pictures in the group chat. The Spanish singer may have an unpretentious approach to social media, but the fashion in her snaps is a big deal. With the release of her 2022 album Motomami, Rosalia has officially crossed over into the pop mainstream. Her status as a major fashion girl on the scene has been even further cemented over the past year as she starred in campaigns for Acne Studios and Skims and performed at Louis Vuitton’s menswear show in January. Last year the singer made her Met Gala debut with the endorsement of Givenchy, wearing a custom embellished gown designed by the house’s creative director Matthew Williams.
Despite all the support from big names in the industry, there’s still a sense that Rosalia likes to play around with clothes for fun. Her style feels more authentic than upholding the status quo of what a pop star should dress like. A big reason why her style continues to intrigue me. And I’ve been especially paying attention as of late—the singer is currently in the midst of a European tour which means plenty of style moments to document along the way. Thus far, I’ve saved a lot of her summer looks onto my digital mood board (and she’s inspired a recent impulse to buy a cool moto jacket). Keep scrolling to see how she’s influencing my seasonal style (and the pieces she seems to love).
We’ll start with the obvious: Rosalia likes her moto jackets. And coming off an era where the music quite literally references motorcycle culture, the singer has been wearing a lot of them lately. Moto jackets have always had an intriguing pull over me, but it’s been a while since I’ve had one within my wardrobe. Australian label I Am Gia upgraded the concept by through in a matching skirt, and now I’m officially sold.
As a sunglasses person, I can relate to Rosalia’s fixation over shield sunglasses on a spiritual level. The silhouette makes sense in light of her Motomami aesthetic, and she’s taken to wearing them with dresses, tanks and trousers, and everything in between.
Browsing through the singer’s Rolodex of fashions, I get the feeling she’s like all of my editor friends who have an extensive list of Ssense orders. The clue? This ruffle dress from the cool-girl label KNWLS. While an insider favorite, the brand isn’t a red carpet regular per se—it’s an if you know, then you know case. The dress has since sold out, but fortunately, the chiffon ruffle wave continues to hold strong this season, and plenty of designers have entered the mix.
Loose trousers look good on everyone, and Rosalia (or her stylist) knows this. She often pairs them with printed tanks or artsy cropped tops, taking the polished staple a little more cool and casual.
For a trip to Greece, Rosalia pulled out this semi-sheer dress from Paloma Wool. I love how this type of dress is a statement on its own, so heavy accessories aren’t necessary.
Artful prints always make everything cooler, and this outfit is exhibit A. Rosalia’s top is by Chopova Lowena—New Yorkers seem to be especially fervent fans of the brand—and the bold pattern amps of the rest of her look.
If there was any doubt that Rosalia was a true fashion person, may it be erased with this image of vintage Dior Rasta pumps. It’s true that vintage pumps from the 2000s are experiencing a bit of a revival, but it takes some digging to find a Dior Rasta version in pristine condition. Since finding a pair in my size would be nothing short of a miracle, I’m opting for vintage-inspired heels in the meantime.
