Keke Palmer Brings Back the Early 2000s in Archival Versace
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All The Archival Dresses Celebrities Have Worn In 2025
In 2025, the trend of celebrities dipping into the archives has reached new heights. With stars like Keke Palmer, Ariana Grande, Mikey Madison, and Anya Taylor-Joy leading the charge, it seems the past is the new future of fashion. This will be updated with each new archival red carpet moment, so keep this bookmarked. It’s no longer just about sustainability—though that’s a great bonus—but about exclusivity. In a world where custom gowns are the norm, wearing a rare archival piece is the ultimate flex. In 2025, celebrities will be wearing vintage Thierry Mugler, Jean Paul Gaultier, and John Galliano more often than some contemporary designers. The trend is set to continue into the next decade. It’ll be updated as new red carpet moments are revealed. The full list is available at the bottom of the page. For more fashion news, visit CNN.com/sport and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
It’s no longer just about sustainability—though that’s a great bonus—but about exclusivity. In a world where custom gowns are the norm, wearing a rare archival piece is the ultimate flex. With stars like Keke Palmer, Ariana Grande, Mikey Madison, and Anya Taylor-Joy leading the charge, it seems the past is the new future of fashion.
This will be updated with each new archival red carpet moment, so keep this bookmarked.
FKA twigs in Dior by John Galliano – GITANO NYC Grand Opening
Florence Pugh in Thierry Mugler – Good Morning America
Dior by John Galliano
Anya Taylor-Joy in Dior by John Galliano – Tiffany & Co.’s 2025 Blue Book: Sea of Wonder Launch
Tyla Performs at Coachella in Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2000
Keke Palmer wore Oscar de la Renta to the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards 2025
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 05: Gwyneth Paltrow attends the 11th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at Barker Hangar on April 05, 2025 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
Gwyneth Paltrow wore Donna Karan to the 2025 Breakthrough Prize Ceremony
Lauren Sánchez wore John Galliano Fall 1994 to the 2025 Breakthrough Prize Ceremony
Michael B. Jordan wore Yohji Yamamoto to the ‘Sinners’ Mexico City Premiere
Laverne Cox wore Dior by Alexander McQueen Fall 2010 at the Billboard Women in Music 2025
Laverne Cox wore Dior by John Galliano Fall 2003 at the Billboard Women in Music 2025
Doechii wore Donna Karan Fall 2014 to Billboard Women In Music 2025
Danielle Brooks wore Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2000 on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Selena Gomez wore Thierry Mugler Haute Couture on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Sadie Sink wore Givenchy Fall 2015 to the ‘O’Dessa’ New York Screening
Nicole Kidman wore Fendi Spring 2008 to the ‘Holland’ SXSW Premiere
Mindy Kaling wore Saint Laurent Fall 2017 promoting ‘Running Point’
Simone Ashley wore Donna Karan Collection to the ‘Picture This’ New York Screening
Natasha Poly wore Thierry Mugler Fall-Winter 1997/1998 Haute Couture to Le Grand Dîner Du Louvre
Carla Bruni wore John Galliano Fall 1995 to Le Grand Dîner Du Louvre
Rachel Zegler wore Alexander McQueen Spring 2011 to the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Laverne Cox wore Thierry Mugler to the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Kendall Jenner wore Thierry Mugler Spring 1992 to the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Keke Palmer wore Atelier Versace to the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Coralie Fargeat wore Maison Margiela Spring 2012 to the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Jenna Ortega wore vintage Donna Karan Collection to the Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Margaret Qualley wore Chanel Fall/Winter 1989 to the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Mikey Madison wore Dior ‘Salzburg’ Autumn-Winter 1956-1957 Haute Couture recreation to the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Miley Cyrus wore Maison Margiela Spring 2012 to the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Lily-Rose Depp wore Chanel Spring 1995 Haute Couture recreation to the 2025 Oscars
Penelope Cruz wore Chanel Spring 1992 Haute Couture recreation to the 2025 Oscars
Lupita Nyong’o wore Chanel Spring 1991 Haute Couture recreation to the 2025 Oscars
Margaret Qualley wore Chanel Spring 2005 recreation to the 2025 Oscars
Mikey Madison wore Dior Bal à Paris 1956 Spring-Summer Haute recreation to the 2025 Oscars
Kaia Gerber wore Valentino Spring 1997 Haute Couture to the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Keke Palmer wore Christian Dior by John Galliano Spring 2003 Haute Couture to the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards
Millie Bobby Brown wore 90s Giorgio Armani to ‘The Electric State’ Madrid Premiere
Mikey Madison wore Bill Blass Fall 1987 to the Academy Awards Nominees Dinner
Cynthia Erivo wore Givenchy Spring 1998 Haute Couture to the Academy Awards Nominees Dinner
Ariana Grande wore Yves Saint Laurent Fall/Winter 1991 Haute Couture to the Academy Awards Nominees Dinner
Keke Palmer wore Chanel Fall 1986 to the 2025 SAG Awards
Zoe Saldana wore Maison Margiela by John Galliano Spring 2015 Haute Couture to the 2025 NAACP Image Awards
Michelle Randolph wore Maison Margiela Spring 2008 to the ‘1923’ Season 2 LA Premiere
Mikey Madison wore ’80s Thierry Mugler on The Jennifer Hudson Show
Miley Cyrus wore Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2009 Haute Couture to the SNL50: The Anniversary Special
Anya Taylor-Joy wore Thierry Mugler’s Fall 1995 Haute Couture to the SNL50: The Anniversary Special
Anna Kendrick Wore Georges Chakra Fall 2005 Couture to the 2025 BAFTAs
Rebecca Hall wore Prada Fall 2007 to the ‘Peter Hujar’s Day’ Berlin Film Festival Premiere
Beyonce wore 80s Patrick Kelly to Kelly Rowland’s 44th Birthday Party
Demi Moore wore Dior Spring 2018 Haute Couture to the 2025 DGA Awards
Mikey Madison wore Armani Giorgio Armani Fall/Winter 1992 to the 2025 Critics’ Choice Awards
Mikey Madison wore Giorgio Armani 90s recreation to the Vanity Fair EE Rising Star Party 2025
Vanessa Kirby wore Atelier Versace Spring 2016 to ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Trailer Launch
Margaret Qualley wore Chanel Pre-Fall 2014 to the 2025 Grammy Awards
Chappell Roan wore Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2003 Haute Couture to the 2025 Grammy Awards
Renée Zellweger wore Vintage Pierre Balmain Fall 2000 Haute Couture to the ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy’ London Premiere
Taylor Russell wore Vintage John Galliano Fall 1995 to the Tiffany Titan By Pharrell Williams Launch
Keke Palmer Wore John Galliano Spring 2007 ‘Fabergé’ collection On Late Night With Seth Meyers
Keke Palmer wore Dior by John Galliano Fall 1998 on The Today Show
Keke Palmer wore Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2007 on Good Morning America
Elle Fanning wore vintage Dior by John Galliano Fall 2004 to the Jas Mathur and Michael Braun Golden Globe Awards After Party
Ariana Grande wore Chanel Fall 1986 Haute Couture to the Variety’s 10 Directors To Watch and Creative Impact Awards
Elle Fanning wore a Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Fall/Winter 1953 recreation to the 2025 Golden Globe Awards
Anya Taylor-Joy wore archival Dior to the 2025 Golden Globe Awards
Ariana Grande wore Hubert de Givenchy Spring/Summer 1996 Haute Couture to the 2025 Golden Globe Awards
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Archive Angel: Keke Palmer’s Sparkling Versace Moment Is Pure Retro Magic
Keke Palmer turned heads in a show-stopping vintage Versace gown. The gown featured all the hallmarks of late ’90s and early 2000s glamour. The bright orange tone was a bold, confident choice. The entire ensemble read like a love letter to a golden era of fashion, one that embraced maximalism, sensuality, and star power, all things Keke embodies effortlessly. In an era where archival pieces are coveted more than ever, Keke Palmer stands out as a red carpet risk-taker who also respects the roots.
Keke Palmer continues her reign as a red carpet chameleon, and her latest look proves that she’s not just playing dress-up, she’s curating fashion history. The multitalented star turned heads in a show-stopping vintage Versace gown, shimmering in a fiery orange hue that lit up the scene like a sunset.
With every step, Palmer delivered a glamorous nod to archival excellence, proving once again she knows exactly how to bring the past into the present.
The gown, pulled from the Versace vaults, featured all the hallmarks of late ’90s and early 2000s glamour: body-hugging silhouette, crystal embellishments, and that signature Versace flair for drama. The bright orange tone was a bold, confident choice, one that played beautifully against her glowing skin and accentuated her commanding presence.
Styled with sleek hair, warm-toned makeup, and just the right amount of bling, Keke allowed the dress to remain center stage. The entire ensemble read like a love letter to a golden era of fashion, one that embraced maximalism, sensuality, and star power, all things Keke embodies effortlessly.
This isn’t the first time Palmer has pulled off a vintage look with precision and personality. In fact, she’s quietly building a reputation as a modern muse for archival fashion. Whether it’s a reimagined Mugler catsuit or a throwback Dior set, Keke approaches each look with the respect of a true fashion historian and the charisma of a style icon in the making.
What makes this moment feel so special is how naturally Keke balances nostalgia and innovation. She doesn’t just wear vintage, she revives it. By breathing new life into this Versace number, she proves that fashion’s past is not just worthy of admiration, but ready to be reimagined by a new generation of stars.
In an era where archival pieces are coveted more than ever, Keke Palmer stands out as a red carpet risk-taker who also respects the roots. With her latest glitzy Versace moment, she didn’t just wear the dress, she made it hers. And in doing so, reminded us that true style never goes out of fashion.
Keke Palmer Brings Back Cavalli Chaos Promoting ‘Just Keke’
Keke Palmer was spotted out promoting her new visual album Just Keke. She wore a head-turning look from Roberto Cavalli’s Fall 2001 collection. The mixed-media moto-style jacket is a hotbed of era-defining details. An orange Gucci GG motif bag and denim patchwork platforms from Dolce & Gabbana brought even more layers (literally) to the look.
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Wearing a head-turning look from Roberto Cavalli’s Fall 2001 collection, Keke fully embraced the designer’s unapologetic Y2K maximalism—back when Cavalli didn’t know the meaning of “dial it down.” I was obsessed with this era—and let’s be real, I still am.
The mixed-media moto-style jacket is a hotbed of era-defining details—distressed tie-dye denim, leopard print panels, and raw deconstructed edges. It’s untamed, deliberate, and fabulous. Underneath, the patchwork mini dress added to the visual overload in all the right ways, continuing the print clash with zero regard for minimalism.
This was early 2000s glam grunge done right—equal parts biker, boho, and bombshell. You could easily picture this on Beyonce, Shakira or Britney Spears back in the day. But there’s something about Keke revisiting this Cavalli chaos in 2025 that feels both nostalgic and fresh. Giving the archives a new lease on life.
An orange Gucci GG motif bag and denim patchwork platforms from Dolce & Gabbana brought even more layers (literally) to the look. It’s extra, it’s bold, it’s Keke—and I wouldn’t change a single thing.
Stylist: Molly Dickson.
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Kate Moss’ Best Party Looks
Kate Moss turns 51 today. She changed the fashion game in the early ‘90s with her boyish looks. Her generation-defining cheekbones were the starring feature of many a Calvin Klein campaign — and candid party picture. A few themes emerged when we scoured the archives. All black is the go-to for the fashionable Brit, but if black won’t do, a metallic dress is the next best thing. If you’re stuck in a style rut, a vintage slip dress and some heels are all you need to make an entrance (and equally enchanting exit). Keep reading to see our favorite Glastonbury girl’s best party fashion from 1993 to 2023. The Victoria & Albert Museum in London acquired the silver Liza Bruce dress for their archives. The beginning of the 2000s marked a move towards maximalist accessories, as obviously evidenced here. A hot-girl staple uniform is a fur coat. Simple sandals and sequin clutch? Check.
A few themes emerged when we scoured the archives. Firstly, all black is the go-to for the fashionable Brit, but if black won’t do, a metallic dress is the next best thing. Secondly, if you don’t own a fur coat (faux or not), it’s a must-have for looking ineffably cool going from car door to party entrance. Lastly, if you’re stuck in a style rut, a vintage slip dress and some heels are all you need to make an entrance (and equally enchanting exit). Keep reading to see our favorite Glastonbury girl’s best party fashion from 1993 to 2023.
Elite Look Of The Year Contest, 1993 Dave Benett/Hulton Archive/Getty Images This look has done the rounds on both Tumblr and Instagram aesthetic pages, and is so cemented in fashion history that the Victoria & Albert Museum in London acquired the silver Liza Bruce dress for their archives.
Random House Dinner Party, 1993 Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images Moss may have originated one of our sweater styling hacks: a simple knit over a slip dress.
Book Signing, 1995 Mitchell Gerber/Corbis Entertainment/Getty Images This figure-hugging halter-neck dress paired so well with her spiky updo.
CFDA Awards, 1995 Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images The defining ‘90s fashion item, the slip dress, has no better home than on Moss’ figure.
Met Gala Costume Institute Exhibition Opening, 1995 Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images Another slip dress, this time in butter yellow, showing fashion is nothing but a large circle.
Vogue Party, 1998 Dave Benett/Dave Benett Library/Getty Images This outfit could very well be from 2025. The quirky bag, the silver sandal, and the pulled-back hair are all staples in fashion girls’ street-style diet.
De Beers & Versace Party, 1999 Dave Benett/Dave Benett Library/Getty Images Moss and Naomi were Versace angels in smoky eyes and chainmail dresses, another combo heavily replicated to this day.
NYLON Launch Party, 1999 Arnaldo Magnani/Hulton Archive/Getty Images This photo was new to all of our team, and is made the sweeter because it was at NYLON’s launch party!
Talk Magazine Launch Party, 1999 Evan Agostini/Hulton Archive/Getty Images A go-to look for Moss: an all-black dress and heels. When your cheekbones were sculpted by angels, you don’t need many accessories.
Destiny’s Child Showcase Party, 2001 Dave Benett/Dave Benett Library/Getty Images Another look that has transcended time and trends to come back into fashion again. You could easily spot several girls wearing a variation on this look on any given Friday night in downtown New York.
Mario Testino Party, 2001 Dave Benett/Hulton Archive/Getty Images A new haircut and fresh-off-the-runway Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière. The beginning of the 2000s marked a move towards maximalist accessories, as obviously evidenced here.
Mario Testino Book Launch Party, 2002 Justin Goff/UK Press/Getty Images A hot-girl staple uniform. Strappy black dress? Check. Slouchy fur jacket? Check. Simple sandals? Check. Cigarette and sequin clutch in hand? Check.
Dazed and Confused Exhibition Opening, 2003 Mike Marsland/WireImage/Getty Images Is it Celine by Hedi Slimane, or is she really just that trend-setting? Her shaggy coat collection is extensive, as is her supply of hair oil.
Glastonbury, 2004 Brian Rasic/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images This fur may feel extravagant for a muddy festival like Glastonbury, but when you’re Kate Moss, even a dirt path is a runway.
30th Birthday Party, 2004 David Westing/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images Her F. Scott Fitzgerald-themed 30th saw her ditching the straightener for some bouncy ‘20s curls, and this navy sequined dress marked a mature turn for a new decade.
Debbie Harry Book Launch Party, 2004 Gregory Pace/FilmMagic/Getty Images This hand-stitched Alexander McQueen top is so elevated yet ideal for an indoor flash shot. (It can also be yours via Vestiaire Collective.)
Glastonbury, 2005 Matt Cardy/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images The dress that launched a thousand mood boards — and her own Zara collection. This mishmash of a metallic cutoff dress, a low-slung belt, and wellies shows how Brits get down and dirty but never in sacrifice of glamour.
Topshop Collection Launch, 2007 Dave M. Benett/Dave Benett Library/Getty Images The bang was a moment, as was this ladylike sequined bolero jacket.
Gossip Concert Party, 2009 Foc Kan/WireImage/Getty Images As she gets older, she leans more into dressing like Zsa Zsa Gabor in rich furs and bias-cut dresses.
Topshop Store Opening, 2010 Antony Jones/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images A pantsless dresser before it was ever in the public consciousness. Sometimes all you need is a teased, sexed-up hairstyle and a blazer.
AnOther Magazine 10th Anniversay Ball, 2011 Dave M. Benett/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images This simple black bodysuit is made all the more glamorous by the seafoam green stole.
Rimmel & Kate Moss 10th Anniversary Party, 2011 John Phillips/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images The legs that launched a million billboards still have staying power — as do sky-high patent pumps.
Kate: The Kate Moss Book Launch Party, 2012 Dave M. Benett/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images This gold dress is the top toot of the roundup, because it demonstrates her uncanny ability to accessorize just the right amount — and dress for her body.
Playboy’s 60th Anniversary Party, 2013 Danny Martindale/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images Another Old Hollywood-style look, this time with a sunburst dress and a deep red lip.
AnOther Magazine Party, 2014 HKGC/GC Images/Getty Images Her cape collection is seriously impressive, and so is her vast array of metallic sandals. Lila, you’re one lucky daughter.
Mario Testino’s Birthday Party, 2014 Mark Robert Milan/GC Images/Getty Images A rare dose of color from Miss Moss, posing with longtime BFFs Naomi & Mario outside the Chiltern Firehouse.
Calvin Klein Fragrance Launch Party, 2017 Ricky Vigil M/GC Images/Getty Images This look is also prescient, not only for its new-Chloé adjacent style but the deployment of extra-large sunglasses as paparazzi shields.
BAFTA Party, 2018 Dave Benett/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images The cape queen brings rock ‘n roll and glamour to an all-black look with her crystal-lined sheer cape — and a hefty dose of Tiffany & Co. diamonds.
Kate Moss Diet Coke Party, 2022 Ricky Vigil M/GC Images/Getty Images The Creative Director of Diet Coke (yes, that’s her title) attended a soirée at Annabel’s in a stocking of a derss, the better for showing off her incredible body and kickstarting the celeb boob obsession a bit early.
Source: https://www.elle.com/fashion/celebrity-style/g65221052/best-dressed-celebrities-june-2025/