As host of The Celebrity Traitors, Claudia Winkleman has once again captured the attention of viewers. She stands out not only through the psychological drama of the Scottish Highlands castle, but through a fiercely curated wardrobe. Working alongside longtime stylist Sinead McKeefry, Winkleman has leaned further into a high-contrast aesthetic that blends gothic grunge with traditional British heritage pieces.
Among the standout pieces catching viewer attention are her vibrant designer knits and statement footwear. These items prove that television fashion can effortlessly cross over into everyday autumn and winter styling.
The Colorful Celine Knit and Statement Layers
Winkleman’s outerwear and knitwear rotation for the latest series features a mix of luxury labels and independent British designers. In recent episodes, she wore a multicolored Celine polo sweater featuring bold red, bright blue, beige, and brown stripes. Retailing around £1,250, the piece quickly sparked high-street searches, mirroring a similar round-neck version worn earlier in the year by musician Harry Styles.
Complementing her knitwear choices, Winkleman paired a grey argyle cashmere tank by Johnstons of Elgin, retailing at £475, over a Victorian-inspired lace blouse with ruffled collars by Scottish designer Judy R. Clark. To balance the soft textures above, her stylist opted for structured trousers and her signature footwear.
Fringed Footwear and Practical Tailoring
Moving away from her reliable Bottega Veneta lug boots and Grenson brogues in recent scenes, Winkleman’s footwear choice turned heads during episode five. Styled by McKeefry, she stepped out in the ‘Piper’ glossy leather brogues from Northampton shoemaker Church’s, established in 1873. The hybrid design features traditional Derby laces combined with a monk strap and a completely detachable fringed leather apron, offering a versatile two-in-one shoe structure.
Her trousers have also evolved for the new season. While past series heavily relied on Spanx scuba leggings and straight-cut tailoring, recent episodes have introduced balloon and barrel-leg trousers from brands like Nili Lotan and ME+EM, adding a distinct volume-driven silhouette to her television uniform.
How to Replicate the Winkleman Wardrobe
The “Winkleman effect” has once again driven high-street searches for affordable alternatives. Shoppers looking to emulate her distinctive look can find similar argyle vests at high-street retailers like Next and Marks & Spencer. Meanwhile, brands like Vagabond and Russell & Bromley offer comparable fringed loafers and buckled footwear options.
By balancing high-end luxury pieces from Celine, Alexander McQueen, and Comme des Garçons with accessible high-street layers and independent knitwear, Winkleman and McKeefry continue to set the definitive benchmark for British television style.
