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Bella Hadid Revives Iconic 1997 John Galliano Chainmail Dress at Orebella Launch

The supermodel's London appearance in the vintage gown highlights the enduring appeal of archival couture and its role in modern branding.

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Overview

  • Bella Hadid wore a vintage silver chainmail dress from John Galliano's 1997 fall collection to her Orebella fragrance launch in London.
  • The dress, originally modeled by Hedvig Marie Maigre on the runway and later worn by Milla Jovovich at the Cannes Film Festival, features a V-neckline, asymmetrical hemline, and metallic rosette details.
  • Hadid modernized the look with diamond accessories, silver Jimmy Choo lace-up kitten heels, and white roses in her hair, adding a personal touch to the archival piece.
  • This marks the first high-profile revival of the dress in nearly three decades, underscoring its cross-generational appeal and It-Girl legacy.
  • The Orebella fragrance line, launched in the US in 2024 and now exclusive to Selfridges in the UK, represents Hadid's expanding entrepreneurial ventures.