Style

Why Gen Z Is Obsessed With Emmy Rossum's "The Phantom of the Opera" Style

There’s a new vintage style in town, and it’s called: Emmy Rossum early-2000s-core.

By Johanna Duncan1 min read
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Her aesthetic has a quiet kind of glamour, like a deep exhale in today’s overstimulated fashion world. It’s no surprise that her early 2000s red carpet looks—silk gowns, dainty accessories, and muted palettes—are making a comeback among Gen Z, who are craving beauty with intention.

Emmy’s style is romantic without being fussy, elegant without trying too hard. It blends nostalgia with timelessness, favoring soft silhouettes, subtle details, and a cohesive, mood-driven sensibility.

If you’ve found yourself longing for a wardrobe that feels like a film score from another era, you’re not alone. Below, we’ve curated a collection of clothing and accessories inspired by Emmy’s signature look, so you can channel that same luminous grace, whether you’re headed to a gala or just getting dressed to grab coffee.