A navy sweater, pleated skirt, and pom-poms at her feet—Molly Gordon’s J.Crew moment blends collegiate charm with editorial cool (and it’s quietly brilliant).
Molly Gordon has always had range—but in J.Crew’s September 2025 campaign, she proves that fashion can be both nostalgic and fresh, all in one frame. Against a plain gray backdrop, Gordon stands poised in a look that channels prep-school polish with a wink of cheer squad rebellion.
The outfit is textbook Americana with a twist: a navy long-sleeve sweater with exaggerated sleeves, paired with a beige pleated skirt that hits mid-thigh. The textures are tactile—soft knit against crisp pleats—and the silhouette is balanced, relaxed on top, structured below. White socks and brown loafers ground the look in classic campus style, while a pile of red and white pom-poms at her feet adds a playful, almost cinematic touch.
Her pose is introspective—one hand grazing her face, the other folded across her torso—suggesting a moment of thoughtfulness rather than performance. It’s a quiet kind of confidence, the kind that doesn’t need to shout to be seen. The lighting is soft and even, letting the textures and palette do the storytelling.
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