Katie Holmes masters minimalist chic at Valentino event



Katie sits between Valentino Garavani and business partner Giancarlo Giammetti at a star-studded party in New York City on Dec. 10.
UPDATED FEBRUARY 11, 2019 4:25 AM EST
Giancarlo Giammetti, Katie Holmes, and another man sit together at an event.

Katie Holmes poses with iconic designer Valentino Garavani in New York City

Long before Tom Cruise came into (and out of) the picture, Katie Holmes captured attention for her charming and unfussy spin on American prep that sets trends without following them. Turns out she can master minimalism, too.

Katie Holmes smiling, wearing a black top and red earrings.

The star's sophisticated nude makeup matched her outfit's minimalist style

The 35-year-old actress and mother of daughter Suri, 8, with ex-husband Cruise, turned heads Wednesday night in an effortlessly chic black Valentino pleated skirt and high-neck blouse at the designer's star-studded party for his new Fifth Avenue flagship store. The event, held at New York City's Whitney Museum of Art, beckoned a who's who of the style set — but Katie's sleek ensemble stood out in a sea of louder get-ups.

Katie Holmes stands in front of a Valentino backdrop, wearing a black dress and holding a red clutch.

Katie Holmes kept it chic and simple in a black ensemble and nude pumps

Katie's '60s-style look melded European elegance with clean modern lines, and she wore her hair in a wispy updo. The finishing touches: A lipstick-red clutch, ruby earrings, beige heels, a nude lip and a smoldering eye.

Honorable mentions go to Olivia Munn, Ivanka Trump and Emma Roberts, who were also in attendance:

Olivia Munn stands in an orange dress, holding a clutch, against a Valentino backdrop.
Ivanka Trump stands smiling, holding a clutch, in a floral dress at a Valentino event.
Emma Roberts stands in a pink dress, holding a purple clutch, smiling at the camera.

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