Rihanna is yet another celebrity to get on board the vintage train. For the premiere of Queen & Slim in Los Angeles, the singer went for a Japanese-inspired look in a kimono style coat from the spring-summer 1995 Misia Diva collection by John Galliano. The Barbadian singer had picked up the stylish item at William Vintage, the famous designer vintage boutique in Marylebone, London.
The design was first worn by model Marie Sophie-Wilson during one of the British-Spaniard’s first catwalk shows back in the nineties. Showing off her shapely legs, Rihanna paired it with diamond and onyx necklaces, Manolo Blahnik sandals and a small Jimmy Choo purse.
Vintage and a timeless trend
The Barbadian singer has joined a growing number of celebrities who have chosen outfits with a history instead of pieces straight off the latest catwalks. And she’s certainly shown that choosing vintage is the perfect choice for special occasions.
Kim Kardashian aka Queen of vintage
Kim Kardashian is another firm fan of vintage structurized outfits that show off her curves from brands such as Versace, Alaïa and Thierry Mugler. She also goes for more demure styles such as this one by John Galliano for House of Dior, which formed part of the fall/winter 1997 collection that she wore to the American Influencer Awards.
Kylie Jenner wins with sensuality and shine
Kim’s sister Kylie has also succumbed to the vintage trend. To celebrate her 21st birthday in 2018, Kylie Jenner chose a one-shoulder, sparkling vintage dress from the Italian label Gucci, which was first seen on Jacquetta Wheeler in the spring/summer 2000 catwalk show.
Gwyneth Paltrow most recent vintage find
At the 2019 Emmy Awards, Gwyneth Paltrow walked the red carpet in this stunning Valentino spring/summer 1963 dress. Its show-stopping sleeves made out of layers of feather-like organza gave it a very fashion-forward, modern feel.
Bella Hadid goes cut-out gorgeous
During the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, Bella Hadid looked jaw-droppingly beautiful in this assymetrical backless red silk spring/summer 2005 Roberto Cavalli dress. It had previously been spotted on Sharon Stone during the annual DeGrisogno party in 2013, sans the cristal detailing on the upper strap.
Cardi B’s unique Grammy style
Cardi B
rocked up at the Grammys in this original outfit that had formed part of the 1995 Haute Couture collection of French designer Thierry Mugler. It was originally worn by model Simonetta Gianfelici and is made of black velvet with a pink satin lining. Its shell-like shape made it one of the most talked-about outfits of the awards show.
Meghan Markle’s vintage maternity style
During the final stretch of her pregnancy, Meghan Markle walked the streets of New York in a vintage short coat by Courrèges which she combined with black skinny pants - proving that you don’t need a red carpet event to try out classic designs to stand out from the crowd.