14 Times Celebs Walked The Red Carpet In Vintage Outfits And Look Absolutely Fabulous
They're classics that last through time.
Vintage fashion keeps finding its way back onto the red carpet, and these celebrity looks prove exactly why. From old-school couture to archive gowns pulled from decades past, the results can feel fresh, dramatic, and instantly memorable.
In this roundup, stars like Bella Hadid, Zendaya, Kim Kardashian, and Dua Lipa step out in pieces that once belonged to another era, or another icon entirely. Some looks are direct throwbacks, while others are inspired by famous outfits that already made fashion history.
1. When she attended the Cannes Film Festival in 2021, Bella Hadid wore the same Jean Paul Gaultier dress Naomi Campbell wore in 2002
East News, Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho/Getty Images2. At a party in 2022, Iris Law channeled Queen B's golden outfit from 2003
David M. Benett/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images, Mary Evans/Allstar/Graham Whitby Boot./East News3. For the 2012 Oscars, Natalie Portman wore a red polka dot Dior dress that dates back to 1954
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4. Zendaya took us back in time when she wore this Yves Saint Laurent ensemble from 1982
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5. When she attended the Cannes Film Festival in 2019, Bella Hadid wore a stunning red vintage Roberto Cavalli dress
Bella channeled Sharon Stone, who wore the same gown in 2013
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That red carpet moment still gets people talking.
6. For the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards, Bretman Rock donned this vintage Roberto Cavalli dress
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Socialite Muffie Potter Aston wore the same dress at an event in 2004
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7. In 2022, Zendaya brought this striped vintage Valentino gown from 1992 back into the spotlight
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Some of these looks feel like fashion time travel.
And if you’re thinking “vintage can’t save everything,” check out the Oscars 2026 red carpet fails that still got people talking.
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8. In 2019, Adwoa Aboah turned heads on the red carpet when she chose to don a vintage Gucci gown from the 2004 collection
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9. In 2020, Kaitlyn Dever dazzled on the red carpet in a 1960s haute couture Dior dress
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10. The beautiful sleeved bodice Dua Lipa is seen wearing in one of her music videos is actually a piece from Jean Paul Gaultier's 1998 collection
This is the piece right here
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And yes, the archive still knows how to make an entrance.
11. In 2019, Gwyneth Paltrow turned heads and stole the show when she wore this 1963 Valentino black and white gown while taking the stage
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For an event, Kylie Jenner chose a green body-hugging vintage outfit by Jean Paul Gaultier that dates back to the late 80s
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For the 2021 MET Gala red carpet, Kaia Gerber chose an outfit design that closely resembled the one Bianca Jagger wore in 1981
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This is that exact outfit
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Fashion really does love a comeback.
14. Kim Kardashian looked like a siren when she donned this vintage Alexander McQueen gown from his fashion collection in 2002
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What can we say? They all look amazing.
Those outfits are masterpieces as well, and they're classics that have stood the test of time. We can definitely imagine more celebs opting for them in the future because they're just gorgeous.
This just proves that new isn't always better. Sometimes, you have to go back to the past for a little bit of pizzazz.
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