Owning a luxury boat might be one of the most conspicuous signs of affluence, but even for the quiet luxury-approving ultra-rich, this investment is an attractive one. In a playground dominated exclusively by billionaires, the emergence of an enviable yacht-friendly wardrobe is a rite of passage complemented by a globe-trotting sailing schedule. With a superyacht docked in your backyard, chances are your personal style has travelled nautical miles away from regular couture. As stealth wealth takes a backseat to the loudest form of luxury, we take a look at 6 celebrities who excel in summer yacht fashion with their classy and super chic outfits.
For the small, exclusive community of luxury yacht owners, picking the right brands for an afternoon of prosecco and caviar on deck is equitable to red-carpet status. Especially with eagle-eyed paparazzi present at every departure dock, hoping to catch a glimpse of the world’s most prominent stars luxuriating in their summer yacht style. Think of it as an upgrade from the usual airport looks captured by these devoted shutterbugs. From Jeff Bezos and his current girlfriend Lauren Sanchez’s flamboyant ensembles to Adele’s Loewe x Paula’s Ibiza set, the current roster of megayacht-using celebrities have conquered the art of cruising in style. Read on for some of the best celebrity boating outfits that are the epitome of effortless, summer yacht fashion.
Dress codes to jump aboard Hailey’s mid-Mediterranean yacht party were strictly meant to induce dopamine. Photographs and pina coladas were the perfect accessory to Beiber’s strawberry vest dress from JW Anderson, which the beauty entrepreneur styled with a beige knit bucket hat, Prada’s knit tote bag, and contrasting mustard Nike Airs. For an occasional dip, Hailey chose to swap her breezy upper wear for a neon orange swim set from Skims, while her sporty sneakers were left hull-side for a pair of matching Adidas slides and Ray-Ban sunglasses.
Paparazzi captured Adele and her sports agent boyfriend Rich Paul doing exactly what you’d expect the ultra-rich and famous celebrities to do over the summer: yachting in designer outfits. The multi-platinum singer was photographed emerging deck-side in a Loewe x Paula’s Ibiza print top and matching pants, a USD 2,186-worth set while carrying her essentials in a handy Rive Gauche raffia and leather bag by Saint Laurent. The couple and their friends were seen sailing somewhere off the coast of Sardinia.
When Amazon head honcho Jeff Bezos decided he needed a new toy to evoke jealousy (if he had not already with his USD 117 billion net worth), Holland-based ship-builders, Oceanco, were immediately notified. Out of the dockyards came the 417-foot behemoth, Koru. Naturally, it set into motion a whirlwind yacht trip with his new girlfriend Lauren Sánchez around European beaches, decked in the perfect combination of summer style staples.
Offboarding in the French resort town of Beaulieu-sur-Mer for a quick lunch date at La Chèvre d’Or was the right time to unpack her cleavage-hugging orange maxi dress by Silvia Tcherassi. With her gargantuan engagement ring on full display, the Emmy Award-winning journalist continued her French exploration accessorised in a white Chanel crossbody purse and a pair of Emilio Pucci shades. Jeff pulled up the rear in his classic ensemble of polo and khakis, proving that billionaires play the boat fashion game differently.
Trust the Kardashian family to market their own products every chance they get. Case in point: Kim’s black, semi-sheer turtleneck body-con dress with a hip-baring cutout from her own shapewear brand, SKIMS. The outfit in the three-part photo-series, which was likely taken aboard one of the many megayachts the reality TV star frequents, was held together precariously in place through a tie detail. With the sexy quotient unbelievably high for this ensemble, Kim left the rest of her look rightfully unaccessorised. She wore her beach blonde hair in a messy updo with one long, face-framing tendril left loose to grapple with the sea-side winds.
In a world where luxury yacht rides are accompanied by zany summer dresses, supermodel best friends, Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid proved their years of fashion runway experience brought a more relaxed vibe aboard. Wrapped in a fuzzy blanket for most of it, the older Jenner gave fashion-watchers something to recreate with her sheer, marble-print top and beige trousers. Her snakeskin bikini peeked through as she carried a matching sling and donned dainty gold hoops for the day out.
Meanwhile, Hadid preferred a more athleisure-inspired look for the girls’ yacht trip with a beige cardigan by Musier Paris — a French label founded in 2018 by influencer-turned-designer Anne-Laure Mais. The versatile button-down was paired with white cycling shorts from Chrome Hearts. Proving to be more Y2K than her model bestie, Hadid opted for a chunky gold necklace, matching hoops, rings, and bracelets while pushing her luscious locks back with the help of a monotone headband.
Which of these celebrities’ summer yacht outfits did you love the most?
(Main and Featured Images: Kendall Jenner/Instagram)
Frequently Asked Questions:
Which celebrity has the best boat?
Several celebrities own luxury yachts like Jeff Bezos, Rafael Nadal, Tiger Woods, and David Beckham among others. The most expensive boat, the History Supreme, costs a massive USD 4.8 billion and is reportedly owned by Malaysian billionaire, Robert Kuok.
What to wear for yachting?
Yacht parties and rides require more relaxed fits that would not be an issue among strong winds and the hot sun. Florals, wraparound dresses, sarongs, colourful bikinis are some of the options to consider.
What are some celebrity boat outfit ideas to try?
Celebrities like Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid, Kim Kardashian, Adele and Beyoncé are often seen cruising in style. Looking at their coord sets, swimsuits, and summer dresses would be an excellent fit for yachting.
Senior Digital Writer, Fashion, Culture and Lifestyle
As a pop-culture enthusiast with a penchant for fashion, Srijoni found herself graduating with a degree in History from Miranda House, DU and a Master’s degree in Journalism from the Indian Institute of ..Read More
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