Beverly Hills: The 82nd Golden Globe Awards showcased a blend of vintage and modern fashion, with celebrities like Ariana Grande and Kylie Jenner donning iconic outfits inspired by past styles, emphasising nostalgia and sustainability in contemporary celebrity wardrobes. The event highlighted the enduring influence of vintage aesthetics.
At the 82nd edition of the Golden Globe Awards, the fusion of vintage-inspired fashion and modern celebrity style took centre stage, further solidifying the red carpet’s reputation as a platform for iconic fashion references. The awards ceremony, held in Beverly Hills, California, featured numerous A-list attendees donning outfits that paid homage to past fashion eras and styles.
Ariana Grande made a notable entrance in a butter-yellow Givenchy couture gown, hailing from the spring/summer 1966 collection. The gown was sourced from the luxury vintage dealership Lily et Cie, showcasing the allure of archival fashion. Other attendees also embraced nostalgia, with Kylie Jenner opting for an attention-grabbing silver chainmail dress by Atelier Versace, taken from the spring/summer 1999 collection. This particular dress echoed a memorable moment in fashion history as it closely resembled the gown worn by actress Liz Hurley during the 1999 CFDA Awards. Observers have noted that Jenner often draws inspiration from Hurley’s noteworthy red carpet moments, accentuated by her previous choice of a vintage lace gown from last year’s ceremony, which similarly resembled Hurley’s styles from the late ’90s.
The red carpet at the Globes also featured Ayo Edebiri, whose custom Loewe attire paid tribute to Julia Roberts’ oversized Armani suit, famously worn during the 1990 Golden Globes. Anya Taylor-Joy looked to the Dior archives for her blush-pink silk dress, while Elle Fanning, who previously dazzled in a ’60s Pierre Balmain gown, showcased a recreation of a 1953 design by the same house, incorporating a striking leopard-print bodice.
Sustainability was another underlying theme, as evidenced by stars like Cate Blanchett and Viola Davis opting for reworked pieces. Blanchett wore a custom gold sequin gown by Louis Vuitton, which she had originally debuted at the Cannes Film Festival the previous year. Similarly, Davis sported a black sequin gown modified by Gucci, which was first seen on her at the LACMA Gala in November.
The ongoing influence of vintage fashion on contemporary celebrity wardrobes reflects a broader trend in which stars consciously seek inspiration from previous decades. This interplay between past and present showcases how fashion historians and pop culture references contribute to the evolution of modern style. As the celebration of individual creativity and heritage in fashion continues to develop, the Golden Globes once again illustrated the myriad ways in which celebrities honour iconic aesthetics, making the event a highlight of the awards season.
Source: Noah Wire Services
