50+ Vintage Celebrity Red Carpet Looks
The best archival fashion moments you may have missed.
We live in a world where fashion trends constantly surface, flourish and, just as quickly, fade into the ether. Yet in between the industry’s sprightly shifts, one thing remains constant: the undeniable charm of vintage. Timeless silhouettes, era-defining cuts and transcendent elegance continue to shine through changing cycles, holding their own amidst fleeting fads.
But what is it about clothing from bygone eras that continue to pique the interest of modern day fashion enthusiasts? Vintage clothing reminds us that fashion is art. It’s valuable, relevant and sometimes political. Pieces of fashion history have found their way back into the spotlight with some of Hollywood’s biggest names gracing red carpets in archival garments from iconic designers.
Below, we’ve rounded up some of the best celebrity appearances in vintage.
Photography via Getty Images
Tyla in a 1993 reworked Chanel shirt at the 2025 MTV Awards.
With files from Lauren Watson
Neda Madany is FASHION’s winter editorial intern and recent Bachelor of Journalism graduate from Toronto Metropolitan University. She is a multimedia creative interested in fashion storytelling, who loves to write and podcast what’s on her mind. When she’s not working, you can find her painting, at a yoga class or scrolling on Ssense.
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