Overview
- Vogue and W Magazine’s December 29 lists consolidate a year in which vintage and archival pieces consistently headlined red carpets and high-visibility appearances.
- Harper’s Bazaar reports that widespread creative-director turnover left brands pausing loans, pushing stylists to draw from archives and resale networks instead.
- The year’s inflection point is traced to the Vanity Fair Oscars party, where Kendall Jenner wore Thierry Mugler spring 1992 and Kaia Gerber chose Valentino spring 1997.
- Coverage highlights vintage moving beyond formal events into everyday visibility, citing Rihanna’s Los Angeles street look and New York sightings before the Met Gala.
- Sourcing relied on pros and dealers including Tab Vintage, Timeless Vixen, Opulent Addict, and Shrimpton Couture, with standout pulls like Ariana Grande’s 1952 Gilbert Adrian gown and Amal Clooney’s Jean‑Louis Scherrer at Venice, alongside frequent vintage turns by Keke Palmer, Chappell Roan, Jodie Turner‑Smith, Kim Kardashian, Naomi Campbell, and Bella Hadid.