Madelyn Cline Unveils Rebel-Chic for COSMO

On the cover, posed with co-star KJ Apa, Cline debuts a rock-and-roll sensibility. The black leather jacket is the hero piece, worn over a pale, whisper-thin pink top that provides a welcome visual sigh. The contrast is exquisite. It’s a study in quiet power—a look that feels as ready for a dive bar in Brooklyn as it does for a front-row seat at Paris Fashion Week. Her black over-the-knee leather boots anchor the look, giving it a commanding, almost defiant edge.

But the real genius of the photoshoot lies in its range. In another shot, we see her embracing the modern athletic-luxury movement in a striking red Balenciaga track jacket. The iconic logo on the collar is a statement, yes, but it’s a playful one—the kind of look that fuses high fashion with the comfort of street style. Then, there is the long, black sheer maxi dress. It is a dress that shimmers with the memory of myth, worn over a simple bra-and-panty set and styled with chunky combat boots and sharp sunglasses. It’s a look that dares to be both vulnerable and utterly impenetrable.

What is so compelling here is the cohesion of the moods. The hair and makeup remain fresh and natural throughout the different looks, serving as the constant in a whirlwind of style. It keeps the focus on the daring sartorial choices and proves that her style, much like her career, has a depth and range we are only just beginning to see. This isn’t just a new look; it’s a new era.