17 Side-By-Sides That Show Celebs In Vintage Or Inspired-By Looks Vs. The Original Celebs Who Rocked The Outfits

Nora Dominick
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1.First, for the 2025 Golden Globes, Ayo Edebiri wore a grey Loewe suit, which was an homage to Julia Roberts's iconic suit from the 1990 Golden Globes.

Ayo Edebiri wearing a stylish gray suit with a feather detail, standing in front of a floral wall backdrop
Ayo Edebiri wearing a stylish gray suit with a feather detail, standing in front of a floral wall backdrop
Julia Roberts smiling, holding a trophy, wearing an oversized suit with a tie in an award ceremony setting
Julia Roberts smiling, holding a trophy, wearing an oversized suit with a tie in an award ceremony setting

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Discussing the suit in an interview with British Vogue, Julia said, "I did my hair. My girlfriend did my makeup. And I got this suit at Armani in Beverly Hills. I went into the men's department, and they had an in-store tailor, and they tailored it to fit me." She called it one of her "all-time favorite outfits."

Ayo and Julia are set to star together in the 2024 thriller After the Hunt.

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2.For the 2025 Golden Globes, Kylie Jenner wore a silver version of the same pink-purple Versace dress that Elizabeth Hurley wore to the 1999 CFDA Fashion Awards.

Timothée Chalamet in a suit with a blue scarf poses with Kylie Jenner in a shimmering dress at an elegant event
Timothée Chalamet in a suit with a blue scarf poses with Kylie Jenner in a shimmering dress at an elegant event
Elizabeth Hurley and Hugh Grant on the red carpet. Elizabeth wears a shimmering, fitted gown with a high slit. Hugh is dressed in a classic tuxedo
Elizabeth Hurley and Hugh Grant on the red carpet. Elizabeth wears a shimmering, fitted gown with a high slit. Hugh is dressed in a classic tuxedo

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3.For the 2021 BET Awards, Zendaya wore a 2003 Verace purple gown, which was an homage to Beyoncé's shorter version of the dress from her first solo performance at the BET Awards in 2003.

Zendaya wearing a purple halter dress with cutouts
Zendaya wearing a purple halter dress with cutouts
Beyoncé performing on stage in a bold, stylish outfit with cut-out details and layered accessories
Beyoncé performing on stage in a bold, stylish outfit with cut-out details and layered accessories

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Zendaya's longtime stylist and collaborator, Law Roach, has talked about how, a lot of times, he and Zendaya will purchase vintage items to help support vintage clothing stores and more.

4.For the Challengers press tour stop in Milan, Zendaya wore a white minidress from Ralph Lauren's spring/summer 1992 collection, which was originally worn on the runway by Cindy Crawford for New York Fashion Week in 1991.

Zendaya in elegant white halter dress at an outdoor celebrity event with a cathedral in the background
Zendaya in elegant white halter dress at an outdoor celebrity event with a cathedral in the background
Cindy Crawford posing on a fashion runway, wearing a sleeveless, high-collar white dress, surrounded by audience members
Cindy Crawford posing on a fashion runway, wearing a sleeveless, high-collar white dress, surrounded by audience members

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5.For the premiere of Euphoria Season 2 in 2022, Zendaya was spotted wearing a vintage black and white Valentino dress from their 1992 spring/summer collection. The outfit was previously worn by Linda Evangelista at the brand's fashion show in Paris in 1991.

Zendaya in an elegant strapless black and white striped gown on a red carpet at an event
Zendaya in an elegant strapless black and white striped gown on a red carpet at an event
A fashion designer poses with five models wearing striking black and white patterned dresses, showcasing high-fashion styles at an event
A fashion designer poses with five models wearing striking black and white patterned dresses, showcasing high-fashion styles at an event

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6.For the 2024 VMAs, Sabrina Carpenter stepped out in a sparkle Bob Mackie gown, which was the same one Madonna wore in 1991 to the Oscars when she attended alongside Michael Jackson.

Sabrina Carpenter in an elegant, sparkling strapless gown on the red carpet, accessorized with a necklace and styled hair
Sabrina Carpenter in an elegant, sparkling strapless gown on the red carpet, accessorized with a necklace and styled hair
Madonna on red carpet in glamorous strapless gown, sparkling jewelry, and fur stole, smiling surrounded by people in formal attire
Madonna on red carpet in glamorous strapless gown, sparkling jewelry, and fur stole, smiling surrounded by people in formal attire

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7.For the Barbie press tour stop in Sydney, Margot Robbie wore a black and white Hervé Léger dress, which was an homage to the iconic outfit the first Barbie wore when the toy was launched by Mattel in 1959.

Closeup of Margot Robbie
Closeup of Margot Robbie
The original Barbie
The original Barbie

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8.For the Los Angeles premiere of Wicked, Ariana Grande wore a pink Thom Browne gingham dress, which was a nod to Judy Garland's signature look as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz.

Ariana Grande in a vintage-style pink gown with capelet on a red carpet in front of a movie poster backdrop, with a glamorous hairstyle and sparkly shoes
Ariana Grande in a vintage-style pink gown with capelet on a red carpet in front of a movie poster backdrop, with a glamorous hairstyle and sparkly shoes
Glinda and Dorothy in a scene from
Glinda and Dorothy in a scene from

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9.For the 2025 Golden Globes, Cesily Collette Taylor, who starred as young Nessarose in Wicked, wore a white and black polka dot dress that was seemingly an homage to Judy Garland's outfit from her very first movie, Pigskin Parade.

A child on a red carpet wears a stylish polka-dot dress and is seated in a wheelchair, smiling at the camera
A child on a red carpet wears a stylish polka-dot dress and is seated in a wheelchair, smiling at the camera
Judy Garland in a vintage polka-dot dress sings passionately into a microphone, with an orchestra playing in the background
Judy Garland in a vintage polka-dot dress sings passionately into a microphone, with an orchestra playing in the background

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10.For the NYC premiere of A Complete Unknown, Timothée Chalamet recreated Bob Dylan's look from 2003's Sundance premiere of Masked and Anonymous.

Timothée Chalamet in a leather jacket and scarf at an event with
Timothée Chalamet in a leather jacket and scarf at an event with
Bob Dylan wearing a beanie, plaid shirt, leather jacket, and scarf, standing at an event backdrop
Bob Dylan wearing a beanie, plaid shirt, leather jacket, and scarf, standing at an event backdrop

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11.For Vanity Fair's 2024 Oscar Party, Sydney Sweeney wore a silk Marc Bouwer dress, which was previously worn by Angelina Jolie in 2004 for the Oscars.

Sydney Sweeney poses on red carpet in an elegant, flowing gown with deep neckline and draped scarf. Luxurious accessories complete the look
Sydney Sweeney poses on red carpet in an elegant, flowing gown with deep neckline and draped scarf. Luxurious accessories complete the look
Angelina Jolie on the red carpet wearing an elegant satin gown with a low neckline and layered necklaces, surrounded by others in formal attire
Angelina Jolie on the red carpet wearing an elegant satin gown with a low neckline and layered necklaces, surrounded by others in formal attire

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On Instagram, Sydney thanked the brand for "pulling this iconic dress out of the vault" for her.

12.For the NYC premiere of It Ends With Us, Blake Lively wore Britney Spears's Versace gown that she previously wore in 2002 to Versace's Spring 2003 runway show in Milan.

Blake Lively in a form-fitting, sleeveless gown with intricate patterns attends a red carpet event
Blake Lively in a form-fitting, sleeveless gown with intricate patterns attends a red carpet event
Britney Spears in a fitted, patterned sequin dress with wavy hair on a red carpet
Britney Spears in a fitted, patterned sequin dress with wavy hair on a red carpet

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In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Blake said, "Britney has meant so much to me. To see a woman who works so hard and again such extraordinary circumstances and is telling her story and authoring her story, as a Millennial girl, Britney was the ultimate reason you want to sparkle and shine."

Britney reacted to Blake wearing the dress on Instagram, writing, "I LIKE IT WAY BETTER."

13.For the 2024 Toronto Film Festival, Kaia Gerber wore a white Hervé Léger white dress, which was a recreation of her mom Cindy Crawford's look from the 1993 Oscars.

Kaia Gerber in a form-fitting white dress poses on a red carpet at a celebrity event, with a background of sponsor logos
Kaia Gerber in a form-fitting white dress poses on a red carpet at a celebrity event, with a background of sponsor logos
Cindy Crawford and Richard Gere in formal attire at a red carpet event: Richard in a tuxedo with a red ribbon, and Cindy in a strapless, fitted white dress
Cindy Crawford and Richard Gere in formal attire at a red carpet event: Richard in a tuxedo with a red ribbon, and Cindy in a strapless, fitted white dress

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14.For the 2022 ACM Honors, Kelsea Ballerini stepped out in a floor-length white sequined dress, which Shania Twain famously wore to the 1999 Grammy Awards.

Kelsea Ballerini in a fitted, long-sleeve, floor-length gown poses on a media backdrop at a public event
Kelsea Ballerini in a fitted, long-sleeve, floor-length gown poses on a media backdrop at a public event
Shanai Twain in a form-fitting gown holding two awards at a ceremony. Background features repeating logo pattern
Shanai Twain in a form-fitting gown holding two awards at a ceremony. Background features repeating logo pattern

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According to People, Kelsea reached out to Shania, who was "more than happy" to lend her the dress for the evening.

15.For the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, Bella Hadid stepped out in a custom Jean Paul Gaultier black-and-white dress, which was inspired by Naomi Campbell's look when she walked the Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture spring/summer 2002 runway show in Paris.

Bella Hadid in an elegant gown with a halter neckline, posing confidently on a red carpet event
Bella Hadid in an elegant gown with a halter neckline, posing confidently on a red carpet event
Naomi Campbell on runway wearing an elegant, form-fitting white gown with sheer black accents, exuding confidence
Naomi Campbell on runway wearing an elegant, form-fitting white gown with sheer black accents, exuding confidence

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16.For the 2024 VMAs, Halsey wore a leopard print Versace dress that Elizabeth Hurley wore in 1996 to a party for the opening of a Versace store in NYC.

Halsey in a leopard print dress with tattoos on arms poses confidently. Bold red hair adds to the striking look at a formal event
Halsey in a leopard print dress with tattoos on arms poses confidently. Bold red hair adds to the striking look at a formal event
Elizabeth Hurley in a patterned sleeveless dress at a formal event, surrounded by photographers
Elizabeth Hurley in a patterned sleeveless dress at a formal event, surrounded by photographers

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In an interview during the VMAs pre-show, Halsey said, "This dress was literally a miracle to find. This dress was designed by Gianni Versace for Elizabeth Hurley in 1996, and it hasn’t been worn since. So from 1996 to me right now, and I’m just living it up. I’m loving it."

17.And finally, for the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever premiere in 2022, Letitia Wright honored Chadwick Boseman by recreating the black suit that he wore to the 2018 Academy Awards.

Letitia Wright in tailored suit posing with arms crossed in front of a movie premiere backdrop
Letitia Wright in tailored suit posing with arms crossed in front of a movie premiere backdrop
Chadwick Boseman on red carpet in a tailored suit with intricate embroidery on the shoulders, arms crossed over chest
Chadwick Boseman on red carpet in a tailored suit with intricate embroidery on the shoulders, arms crossed over chest

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Is there another red carpet look inspired by a famous red carpet outfit or fashion moment in film you love? Tell us in the comments below!

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