12 Times Celebrities Served Iconic Throwbacks With Their Looks

Fashion evolves every year with new proposals, new cuts, textures, and combinations. But the truth is that sometimes neither we nor celebrities can resist bringing back to life iconic looks from the past. Those looks that once set trends can today captivate our eyes again.

At Bright Side, we analyzed the runways and streets to find out the celebrities who are delighting us again with throwback outfits. Whether as a tribute or mere inspiration, these celebs here prove to us that style is timeless.

1. Princess Diana’s iconic velvet gown worn by Angelina Jolie

Princess Diana’s style proved to be not only unique, but timeless. In 1985, she wore this Victor Edelstein dress to a White House gala dinner. This dress became famous and made history as the “Travolta dress” as she danced with John Travolta wearing this gown. Later in 2018, Angelina Jolie was inspired by her look at this fashion moment on the BAFTA 2018 red carpet.

2. Beyoncé’s performance outfit at the BET Awards worn by Zendaya

Beyoncé’s pop star look inspired Zendaya’s carpet look for the 2021 BET Awards. Beyoncé made this a statement look in her first solo performance of her single, “Crazy in Love” at the same awards show back in 2003.

Zendaya paid homage to the iconic look by making her own version that featured a long, flowing skirt with a leg slit. This throwback dress took us to the same ceremony a few years earlier and showed us that Beyoncé’s style is timeless.

3. Jennifer Garner’s look in 13 Going on 30 worn by Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande channeled the iconic 2000s movie 13 Going on 30 in her debut on The Voice. The singer wore the vintage dress originally worn by Jennifer Garner in the film. With a full-inspired look, Ariana Grande gave some strong retro vibes.

4. Mariah Carey’s Butterfly top worn by Olivia Rodrigo

Mariah Carey showed off her early 2000s style in this special butterfly top at the VH1 Divas concert.

The singer Olivia Rodrigo would later pay homage to the original top by wearing a similar style that channels some retro pop star vibes.

5. Cindy Crawford’s MTV Video Music Awards dress worn by Dua Lipa

Wearing a black vintage dress designed by Versace, Dua Lipa made her appearance at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. Featuring a sheer bustier and heavy gold hardware, this dress was first worn by Cindy Crawford for the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards red carpet. For a personal touch, Dua Lipa added some edgy accessories. Cindy Crawford shared this special throwback moment on her social media.

6. Naomi Campbell’s runway dress worn by Bella Hadid

These top models are proof that style runs through their veins. Naomi Campbell wore this Jean Paul Gaultier gown with a contrast black tulle neckline on the Spring/Summer 2002 runway.

Bella Hadid wore the same dress at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival.

7. Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake matching outfits worn by Katy Perry and Riff Raff

At the 2014 Video Music Awards, Katy Perry and Riff Raff showed up in matching denim outfits that took us back to the early 2000s style. These matching Versace outfits were inspired by an iconic moment starring Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake at the same event in 2001.

8. Bianca Jagger’s dress at the Met Gala worn by Kaia Gerber

Same event, same dress, but a different moment. It was in 1981 when Bianca Jagger wore the Dior dress at the Met Gala. Supermodel Kaia Gerber decided to pay homage to the Nicaraguan actress by wearing the same dress for the event.

Complementing a curly bob similar to Bianca Jagger’s, model Kaia Gerber made her first Met Gala appearance referencing this iconic look.

9. Elizabeth Hurley’s movie premiere look worn by Jennifer Lawrence

For the premiere of her movie Red Sparrow, Jennifer Lawrence chose to impress in a black dress inspired by Elizabeth Hurley’s 1994 look. Elizabeth first served the look for the premiere of the film Four Weddings and a Funeral. The Versace dress made history for its unique rockstar style, and once again made an appearance with the personal touch of Jennifer Lawrence.

10. Aretha Franklin’s look at the American Music Awards worn by H.E.R

Singer H.E.R is known for serving iconic throwback looks as a tribute to her idols. For the red carpet of the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, she chose to inspire her outfit in an ensemble similar to the one worn by Aretha Franklin at the American Music Awards in 1976.

Wearing a sequin-embellished yellow and orange jumpsuit, the H.E.R singer paid homage to Aretha Franklin’s look, adding a personal touch with her signature sunglasses.

11. Marilyn Monroe’s gown worn by Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish surprised most of us at her first Met Gala in 2021, serving a sophisticated look inspired by Marilyn Monroe. The dress she wore featured a corset and a 15-foot floating train carried by five people. Billie Eilish brought to mind images of Monroe to inspire her dress during the design process. The result was a mix between Barbie vibes and a throwback to the style of Hollywood star Marilyn Monroe.

12. Megan Fox and her vintage look

Megan Fox pulled off this vintage look and channeled it with an unexpected and fun twist on her social media. With long sleeves and pants with an old-fashioned flower print, the actress related her look to the print of a grandma’s sofa. Mixing different patterns at once, Megan Fox wore a memorable throwback look.

Are there any fashion trends from the past that you’d like to bring back? Share them with us in the comments!

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