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Ellie Thumann Proves Taupe and Chocolate Are the Ultimate Fall Color Combo

The SI Swimsuit model and content creator kicked off Milan Fashion Week with a cozy tonal moment.

Ananya Panchal

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Ellie Thumann / Gilbert Flores/Getty Images

Ellie Thumann is fully embracing fall fashion—and we’re officially taking notes.

The three-time SI Swimsuit model and content creator kicked off Milan Fashion Week with a front row appearance at Max Mara, and her latest look might just be one of her most sophisticated yet. True to the brand’s timeless Italian minimalism, Thumann’s ensemble was a masterclass in monochromatic layering, blending warm taupes and rich chocolate browns for a look that felt elevated, earthy and utterly on-trend.

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Fall-ready fashion with quiet edge

The South Carolina-based model styled a ribbed taupe tank top featuring a square neckline with a flowing, pleated, corpcore maxi skirt in another, slightly darker neutral warm tone. The voluminous silhouette pooled gently at her feet, grounding the look with drama and structure. Wrapped around her waist was an asymmetrical dark brown belt that added contrast and cinched the whole ensemble together.

But the real standout was a pair of suede, chocolate opera gloves that added richness and texture.

“@maxmara making feel like an edgy princess,” the Arizona native captioned the IG carousel.

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Ellie Thumann / Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images

Fresh, glowy glam

With such strong lines and layered textures in her outfit, Thumann kept her glam luminous and natural. Celebrity makeup artist Kate Glanfield gave the 23-year-old a dewy base, terracotta-toned blush, feathery brows, champagne eyeshadow and a glossy nude-brown lip.

The YouTuber’s hair, styled by Andrew Dylan, was equally sleek. Long, pin-straight strands were pulled straight back from her face, with no part in sight, giving the entire look a chic, editorial finish.

Fans and friends react

“Beautiful,” Sharina Gutierrez comment.

“Look at u go!” Ava Jules exclaimed.

“wow wow wow,” Sara Walker wrote.

“Ur smile is so so pretty,” one fan gushed.

“Okkkk that is gorgeous,” another chimed in.

In addition to returning to Max Mara’s front row for another season, Thumann is fresh off appearances at New York Fashion Week and a series of Alo Yoga campaigns.

Her fans—more than 4.4 million strong across social platforms—know her for her sunny personality, relatable content and signature “hot girl walks.” But she’s also always keeping it real with followers when sharing the ins and outs of the modeling industry and her experience with anxiety.

And with another Milan Fashion Week moment under her belt, Thumann proves once again that you don’t need loud prints or over-the-top silhouettes to make a powerful fashion statement—just great tailoring, tonal depth and a whole lot of confidence.

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Ananya Panchal
ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a writer on the Lifestyle and Trending News team for SI Swimsuit, where she covers fashion, beauty, pop culture and the internet’s favorite personalities and trends. She joined the brand in 2022 after roles at Bustle, the San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. Panchal loves to write about fashion in all its forms—from standout runway moments and evolving street style to the best accessories to elevate each season’s wardrobe (she rarely goes anywhere without a stack of jewelry and a coffee in hand). A self-proclaimed beauty fanatic, she’s always on the hunt for must-have products and loves breaking down viral trends. Her favorite series at the moment is spotlighting female founders and the stories behind the brands they’ve built—especially those shaping the future of fashion, wellness and tech. She is based between New York City and San Francisco and, when she’s not writing, can be found rewatching One Tree Hill, playing sudoku, trying new restaurants or ranking her favorite Disney Channel Original Movies. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and journalism with a minor in criminal justice from Boston University.

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