Happy Fourth of July! In honor of the patriotic holiday, we curated a gang of It girls we think are redefining what it means to be a stylish American woman. Here, a list of superlatives assigned to some of our favorite born-in-the-USA babes.
Americana Rebel: Erin Wasson
Hometown: Irving, TX
How could you not admire the effortless cool Ms. Wasson exudes? With a laundry list of accolades that include catwalks, magazine covers, design collaborations and more, this Texas chick always keeps it real.
Photo: @erinwasson
Supermodel Sweetheart: Karlie Kloss
Hometown: Chicago, IL
From her BFF status with Taylor Swift to a charitable cookie operation, Karlie's wholesome persona easily makes her a top contender for America's (model) sweetheart.
Photo: @karliekloss
Social-Media Star: Gigi Hadid
Hometown: Malibu, CA
Catapulted into the limelight in part thanks to social media (not to mention major fashion campaigns including Guess and Tom Ford), model-on-the-rise Gigi is the California girl-next-door that dreams are made of. And at only 20 years old, she's just getting started.
Photo: @gigihadid
Chic Shutterbug: Claiborne Swanson Frank
Hometown: Naples, FL
With young Hollywood and the fashion crowd as her muses, Claiborne's portraits are at once glamorous and down to earth. Her Americana-infused aesthetic extends to her exemplary personal style as well—what else would you expect from a Vogue alum?
Photo: @claiborneswansonfrank
Fashion Royalty: Caroline Vreeland
Hometown: Marin County, CA
This bombshell blonde is certainly having a moment—the fashion-industry darling and great granddaughter of Diana Vreeland possesses many covetable qualities, including (but not limited to) flawless skin, the voice of an angel and an unapologetically authentic social-media feed.
Photo: @carolinevreeland
Hollywood Bohemian: Kate Bosworth
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Transitioning effortlessly from Old-Hollywood bombshell to bohemian queen of the desert, the style-minded set constantly have eyes on Kate and her revolving door of on-point looks. Toggling between acclaimed actress and fashion-scene fixture, she's a certified star in both lanes.
Photo: @katebosworth
Ultimate Multihyphenates: Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
The iconic sister duo parlayed their childhood acting careers into a full-on fashion empire. From Elizabeth and James to The Row and every special project in between, we (alongside the rest of the industry) anxiously await their next move season after season—and are always blown away.
Photo: @elizandjames
Internet Queen: Leandra Medine
Hometown: New York, NY
An OG member of the blogosphere, Leandra captured the hearts of fun-loving fashion folk everywhere with her endearing candor and sharply written personal essays on the topic of "Man Repelling." Now that she's grown the site into a full-fledged business with a team of employees, she continues to rank high on our list of Internet-savvy girl crushes.
Photo: @leandramedine
Rock Legacy: Zoe Kravitz
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
She acts, she plays in a rock band and her dad is Lenny Kravitz—it actually does not get cooler than Zoe. The rising star might have famous familial ties, but is paving a path to stardom all her own.
Photo: @zoeisabellakravitz
