All The Archival Dresses Celebrities Have Worn In 2025
At this point, the red carpet might as well be a high-fashion museum exhibit. In 2025, the trend of celebrities dipping into the archives has reached new heights, with vintage Thierry Mugler, Jean Paul Gaultier, and John Galliano making more appearances than some contemporary designers.
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.
Sofia Carson in Dior by John Galliano Spring 2000 – CBS Good Morning
Keke Palmer in Atelier Versace Fall 1996 – ‘The Pickup’ LA Premiere
Rita Ora in Prada Spring 2009 – The Summer Gala by Gala
Pamela Anderson in Louis Vuitton Spring 2012 – ‘The Naked Gun’ London Photocall
Christina Aguilera in Versace Fall 2003 – ‘Burlesque: The Musical’ London Photocall
Emily Ratajkowski in Gucci Spring 2000 On ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’
Elsa Hosk in Thierry Mugler Haute Couture – ‘The History Of Sound’ Cannes Film Festival Premiere
Priyanka Chopra in Dior by John Galliano – Bvlgari Unveils Polychroma High-End Collection
Zoey Deutch in Chanel Haute Couture – ‘Nouvelle Vague’ Cannes Film Festival Photocall
Jennifer Lawrence in Dior Haute Couture – ‘Die, My Love’ Cannes Film Festival Premiere
Rooney Mara in Givenchy Haute Couture – ‘Eddington’ Cannes Film Festival Premiere
Maeta in vintage Hervé Léger – 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards
Amal Clooney in John Galliano – ‘Bono: Stories of Surrender’ Cannes Film Festival Premiere
Natalie Portman in Dior Haute Couture – ‘Eddington’ Cannes Film Festival Premiere
Alexander Skarsgård in Sergio Tacchini – The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
Jenna Ortega in Dior by John Galliano – ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ New York Premiere
Kendall Jenner in Thierry Mugler – MET Gala After Party
Hailey Bieber in Dolce & Gabbana & Marine Serre – Rhode’s Miami Party
FKA twigs in Dior by John Galliano – GITANO NYC Grand Opening
Florence Pugh in Thierry Mugler – Good Morning America
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
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
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
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
Keke Palmer wore Chanel Fall 1986 to the 2025 SAG 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
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
Anya Taylor-Joy wore archival Dior to the 2025 Golden Globe Awards
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