How To Re-create The ‘Gossip Girl’ Reboot Outfits Sustainably – Part 2

7 outfits worn by Monet de Haan in Gossip Girl

Gossip Girl defined an entire generation and had a big influence on the fashion of the 2010s. What the characters wore played a huge role in the teen drama, and Blair Waldorf and Serena van der Woodsen are still seen as true fashion icons. Two years ago, it was announced the hit series would be coming back with a new cast. Both the original and the reboot, have the same costume designer, which can only result in new iconic and influential fashion to inspire the new generation. It’s been around nine years since the last episode aired, so obviously the fashion has changed. The outfits in the reboot fit the current trends and the main characters each have their own style. Do you want to recreate their most iconic looks so far, without having a big impact on the earth? Continue reading to see some similar pieces from sustainable brands, so you can start dressing like an Upper East Sider.

In this post, we’re looking at seven looks from Monet de Haan, played by Savannah Smith. This is part 2 of a 5 part series. In part 1, we focused on six outfits from Audrey Hope. Stay tuned for the looks from three other main characters: Julien Calloway, Luna La and Zoya Lott.

Monet de Haan

Monet de Haan’s style is all about pairing mini skirts with white turtlenecks, bodysuits, checked or tweed-style blazers and bow details around her neck. As for shoes, she likes wearing heeled loafers, heeled sandals with socks and comfortable black boots.

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Browse Your Own Closet

First of all, the most sustainable (and cheapest) way of recreating outfits is of course by being creative with items you already own. You can also thrift if you don’t own anything that fits the style. The colours Monet wears are pretty much the same as Audrey: mainly black, white and dark blue. She does occasionally add a pop of colour. If you can find a mini skirt and a blazer in those main colours, you pretty much already nailed the look! Below are some looks I put together inspired by her style, with things I already had in my closet (and most of the pieces were thrifted)

Sustainable Brands

Now let’s take a look at how you can recreate her outfits with items from sustainable brands. The brands in this list offer similar pieces to the ones worn by Savannah Smith’s character. All the brands are featured on the website here.

Your Monet de Haan Checklist:

  • White turtleneck

01 Turtleneck Ivory

Maggie Marilyn
New Zealand
$150 NZD / $105 USD / €90

Hildegard blouse

Ada
Brazil
BRL 197.90 BRL 178.11

Fitted Turtleneck

Kotn
Canada
$45 CA / $39 USD / €34

DELIGHT | 
TURTLENECK SHIRT

FUNKTION SCHNITT
Germany
€119,90

  • Checked or melange blazer

MARGOT JACKET GREY CHECKS

Souldaze Collection
Italy
185,00€ 110,00€

MARGOT JACKET MELANGE

Souldaze Collection
Italy
€200

BLAIR BLAZER

OhSevenDays
Turkey
€191,86 / $225 USD / £164.68 GBP

Jaspal Checked Jacket in Grey Check

People Tree
United Kingdom
€195 / $235 USD / £149 GBP

  • Black bomber jacket with details

ZEBRA REVERSIBLE BOMBER JACKET

Souldaze Collection
Italy
285,00€ 140,00€

SIREN SCALE BOMBER JACKET

The Social Outfit
Australia
$329 AUD / £174.10 GBP / €202.84

  • Black belt with gold buckle

CEINTURE AIMIE

Balzac Paris
France
€60

CEINTURE MÉLINDA

Balzac Paris
France
€70

  • Tweed style jacket
  • Beret
  • Sefa Cardigan

    Ash & Rose
    United States
    $ 98.00 $ 69.99 USD / €85,95 €60,95

    Beret, Night Navy

    Son De Flor
    Lithuania
    €98 / $114,93 USD / £84,12 GBP

  • White corset style top
  • White blouse
  • IVY TOP

    OhSevenDays
    Turkey
    €81,01 €102,33

    CHEMISE LYSIE

    Balzac Paris
    France
    €95

    • Mini skirt

    CROISIÈRE SKIRT

    Balzac Paris
    France
    €110

    MIA SKIRT WOOL MELANGE

    Souldaze Collection
    Italy
    140,00€ 90,00€

    SIENNA WRAP MINI SKIRT HEMP + WOOL

    Souldaze Collection
    Italy
    95,00€ 65,00€

    SAPPHIRE WRAP MINI SKIRT

    The Social Outfit
    Australia
    $89.00 AUD $168.99 / €54.87 EUR €104.19

  • White socks
  • Black sandals
  • Rib Socks

    Kotn
    Canada
    $15 CA / $13 USD / €12

    BESON SANDAL

    ELK
    Australia
    $219 AUD / $259 USD

    ENGVIK FLAT

    ELK
    Australia
    $191.00 USD $235.00 / $145.00 AUD $179.00

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