These days, what is old really is new.
Sometimes the hard-to-find has ever more allure than the latest thing.
In an age of individuality and desired-virality, wearing vintage is one way to stand out from the crowd.
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Remakes have now entered the conversation as well.
A few pieces in Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion were recreated by the houses for the exhibition.
As was the case on the red carpet.
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1951
The 1951 Balenciaga dress that inspired Kidmans dress.
Nicole Kidman in custom Balenciaga
1950s
Steve Newhouse with Gina Sanders in a vintage Oleg Cassini dress.
1996
Christian Dior, spring 1999 couture
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The 1951 Balenciaga dress that inspired Kidman’s dress.
Givenchy, fall 1999 couture
Kendall Jenner in archival Givenchy by Alexander McQueen.
2003
Jean Paul Gaultier, fall 2003 Couture
Emma Chamberlain in custom Jean Paul Gaultier.
2006
Alexander McQueen, fall 2006 ready-to-wear
Lana del Ray in Alexander McQueen by Sean McGirr.
Steve Newhouse with Gina Sanders in a vintage Oleg Cassini dress.
Chloe Sevigny in a dress made from upcycled Victorian pieces by Dilara Findikoglu.
Rachell Sennott in a Balenciaga dress made from existing garments from the 30s and 50s.
Christian Dior, spring 1999 coutureSee the collection.
Givenchy, spring 1996 coutureSee the collection.
Zendaya in Maison Margiela Artisanal
Christian Dior, spring 1999 coutureSee the collection.
Fabiola Beracasa Beckman in archival Christian Dior by John Galliano.
Givenchy, fall 1999 couture
Kendall Jenner in archival Givenchy by Alexander McQueen.
Atelier Versace, fall 2002 coutureSee the collection.
Iris Law in vintage Atelier Versace
Atelier Versace, fall 2002 coutureSee the collection.
Emily Ratajkowski in vintage Versace.
Jean Paul Gaultier, fall 2003 CoutureSee the collection.
Emma Chamberlain in custom Jean Paul Gaultier.
Alexander McQueen, fall 2006 ready-to-wearSee the collection.
Lana del Ray in Alexander McQueen by Seán McGirr.
Prada, fall 2007 ready-to-wear
Brie Larson in Prada
Prada, fall 2008 menswear
Troye Sivan
Alexander McQueen, spring 2016 ready-to-wear
Francesco and Bee Carrozzini
Ivy Getty in a dress made of Qing Dynasty textiles from 18th-century textiles by Conner Ives.
Chloë Sevigny in a dress made from upcycled Victorian pieces by Dilara Findikoglu.
Rachell Sennott in a Balenciaga dress made from existing garments from the ’30s and ’50s.
Penelope Cruz in a Chanel dress made using couture gowns from the ’40s and ’50s and one or more recent design by Virginie Viard.
