Emily Ratajkowski Revives Capri Cool in NYC Press Sprint

Emily Ratajkowski doubled down on aughts nostalgia—capri pants, slogan tees, and a suit vest with attitude—in a two-look press blitz that felt oddly timeless.

Leave it to Emily Ratajkowski to make capris feel less like a Y2K relic and more like a 2025 essential. On June 16 in New York City, the model and Too Much actor stepped out in two distinct looks that riffed on early-aughts silhouettes with a knowing wink.

Her first ensemble centered around a long-sleeve tee from Bode’s Spring 2025 collection—white with varsity blue sleeves, emblazoned with the phrase “I’m a speed skater” in bold black across the chest. The back? A cheeky yellow proclamation: “Serving liquor to all of New England.” Ratajkowski French-tucked the oversized shirt into fitted black capri pants that skimmed just past the knee, a silhouette that’s been quietly staging a comeback. Open-toe kitten heels and Thistles eyewear added a dash of off-duty polish.

Then came the pivot. For her second look, Ratajkowski swapped shirts for a collarless vest by Emily Dawn Long, the New York label known for its sculptural tailoring and offbeat femininity. The vest featured a scoop neckline, multi-colored buttons, and a dramatic front vent—part ladylike, part punk. She kept the capris and heels, letting the vest do the talking.

The styling felt deliberate but unfussy—hair loose, makeup minimal, posture relaxed. It was press-day dressing with personality, not polish. And while the capri revival might raise eyebrows, Ratajkowski made a compelling case for its return: fitted, functional, and surprisingly photogenic.

Is this the aughts redux we didn’t know we needed? Or just Emily proving (again) that she can make even the most divisive trend look editorial?