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.

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 in 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

Laverne Cox wore Mugler to the 2025 NAACP Image 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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