Embracing the undeniable—and frankly overdue—return of power dressing, Sara Sampaio commands the lens in a sharply tailored pantsuit for Who What Wear.
There are some fashion looks that never truly go out of style; they simply wait for the right moment—and the right person—to reemerge. For the August 2025 issue of Who What Wear, that moment has arrived, and that person is Sara Sampaio, who unveils a look that reminds us of the sheer, unassailable authority of a perfectly tailored black suit. This isn’t just an outfit; it’s a declaration.
Captured in a stark, sun-drenched setting, Sampaio’s ensemble is a study in confident simplicity. The classic black pantsuit is given a modern, architectural spin. The jacket features razor-sharp, padded shoulders and a deep, plunging neckline that forgoes a shirt, its satin lapels catching the light with a subtle opulence. The trousers fall in a wide-leg silhouette, a contemporary touch that softens the suit’s rigid structure while still maintaining its powerful lines.
And then there’s the styling.
Her hair, slicked back into a neat, effortless bun, serves as the perfect minimalist backdrop for the one truly bold accessory: a thick, reflective choker-style necklace that adds a futuristic edge to the timeless tailoring. The footwear—black pointed-toe heels with the unmistakable flash of a red sole—anchors the look with an iconic, confident stride. It’s a seamless synergy of old-school glamour and new-wave attitude.
