Jessica Simpson Sizzles in Zebra Print, Craves Warmer Weather
Legendary pop icon and fashion trailblazer Jessica Simpson thrilled her 6.1 million Instagram followers this week with a sultry snapshot that proved the mother of three still has it. Clad in a plunging zebra print one-piece from her eponymous brand, the singer exuded sensual glamour against a nondescript wall backdrop. With smokey eyes, nude lips, layered jewels and metallic stilettos completing the look, Simpson embodied the wild side of winter chic.
“Thirsty,” she captioned the photo, suggesting she’s ready to ditch winter layers in favor of baring more bronzed skin. Indeed, the swim-ready star looked poised to quench her thirst for sun, fun and maybe a tropical getaway. It was a playful thirst trap from the multi-hyphenate mogul, perhaps thirsting for some renewed attention amid her forays into fashion design, motherhood and more.
Simpson regained full creative control over her brand in 2021 after buying back the majority stake from Sequential Brands Group. The power move cemented her authority over the label she first launched in 2005, a full 15 years ahead of today’s celebrity-driven fashion craze. In an ever-evolving industry, Simpson has managed to remain an influencer with true staying power.
Case in point: despite decades in the spotlight, she still garners glowing praise for her signature look. “I feel like I’ve never really left that style,” Simpson recently told PEOPLE while discussing her affinity for Y2K fashion mainstays. “I always go back to a platform when it comes to a shoe. I have my staples and they end up being a little Y2K-inspired.”
Simpson dazzled at the Footwear News Achievement Awards last month in a shimmering floor-length dress with sky-high metallic sandals. She received the aptly named Icon Award for her trailblazing shoes and clothes that have stood the test of time.
Of course, the singer isn’t the only Simpson woman with an eye for style these days. She revealed that daughters Maxwell, 11, and Birdie, 4, have been raiding her closet nonstop. “I have to do a weekly girls’ closet inventory to check for missing items! They even know my hiding spots somehow,” she joked.
While they’ve already mastered the art of cleverly borrowing Mom’s chicest pieces, Simpson admitted her girls have her beat in at least one style arena. “They excel in shoes, especially platforms,” she boasted.
Indeed, Simpson is raising the next generation of fashionistas in her likeness. But for now, her latest curve-hugging zebra look proves she still reigns supreme as the queen of fierce, iconic style. She may be thirsty for warmer weather, but her white-hot look ensures she’s leaving fans thirsty for more.
