Happy belated birthday to Millie Bobby Brown! The Stranger Things and Enola Holmes star turned 22 yesterday, celebrating with her husband, Jake Bongiovi. The couple enjoyed an early breakfast at Sadelle’s in Soho. For the occasion, Brown traded her usual maximalist red-carpet style for a more relaxed Manhattan look—perhaps with a nod to Love Story?—but gave it a Gen-Z twist.
The pair, who share a young daughter, coordinated in denim and easy separates. Brown wore an oversized leather blazer—reminiscent of her Stranger Things co-star Winona Ryder’s ’90s fashion era—paired with a black v-neck knit, blue acid-wash wide-leg corduroys, black leather boots, and oval sunglasses. Her chin-length bob kept its recently dyed coppery shade. Bongiovi chose a gray-green crewneck sweater over a white tee, indigo jeans, and cream-and-green Adidas leather sneakers.
Together, they captured the essence of the ’90s minimalists who once walked those same Soho streets, but with a Gen-Z update. Brown, for example, swapped classic straight-leg jeans for contemporary barrel-shaped corduroys.
Millie Bobby Brown’s style is most evident on the red carpet. During the last Stranger Things press tour, she embraced a darker, more sensual glamour, wearing pieces like a lingerie-inspired Ashi Studio gown and a plunging, sheer-illusion sparkling dress by Bronx and Banco. For more casual moments, she turns to cozy UGGs, Toast outerwear, and AllSaints leather jackets.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs Millie Bobby Brown Jake Bongiovis 90s Minimalist Style
Q Wait what exactly is the Gen Z spin on 90s minimalism theyre wearing
A Its taking the clean simple and often neutral basics from 90s fashion and mixing them with modern personalized touches like chunky sneakers vintage band tees subtle Y2K accessories or a single statement piece of jewelry Its less about stark runway minimalism and more about cool effortless I just threw this on vibes
Q So its not just wearing all black
A Nope While black is a staple the palette includes creams beiges washedout denim blues and gray The key is simplicity in color and shape but the personality comes from the specific fit and one or two curated items
Q Whats a classic example of this look from them
A Think of Millie in a simple straightleg leather jacket over a plain white tank with baggy lightwash jeans and chunky loafers Or Jake in a wellfitting but relaxed neutral hoodie vintagelooking loosefit jeans and clean classic sneakers
Q Whats the biggest benefit of dressing like this
A It looks incredibly effortlessly cool and is super versatile The pieces are timeless staples that mix and match easily making getting dressed simple It also feels authentic and less trendchasey
Q Whats a common mistake people make when trying this style
A The biggest pitfall is looking boring or shapeless The 90s minimalist part avoids logos and fuss but the Gen Z spin is crucial You need intentionalitythe perfect baggy fit one interesting texture or a single nostalgic accessory
Q How do I avoid looking like Im in a 90s costume