The Best Vintage Red Carpet Moments, Per a Celeb Stylist

published 16 December 2022

Nobody appreciates a fresh-off-the-runway red carpet moment more than I do, but I get particularly excited when celebs choose to do the opposite and wear vintage pieces instead. Breathing new life into past-season garments is not only sustainable but incredibly chic. This is something celebrity stylist Mimi Cuttrell certainly knows a thing or two about, as she recently partnered with Depop because of her passion for vintage fashion.

"There are so many unique pieces out there—designer and non-designer—that deserve to be repurposed into modern-day wardrobes," Cuttrell told Who What Wear. "Depop has such a wide variety of sellers, shops, and pieces that (with some intense searching at times) can elevate anyone’s closet. What resonated with me most about the company is that buying second-hand is more sustainable and environmentally friendly." Cuttrell also elaborated on exactly how she uses the platform when dressing her clients. "I source items from Depop by using keywords and filters that are tailored to my clients. I also follow Depop closets that source rare and unique vintage pieces."

Keep scrolling to read what Cuttrell had to say about her four favorite vintage red-carpet moments.

mimi-cuttrell-interview-304573-1671230604053-image — Bella Hadid in Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier

"This is Bella Hadid wearing archive Jean Paul Gaultier to the Naked Heart’s Gala Dinner in 2018," Cuttrell told Who What Wear. "This look is so gorgeous and is super special as it was pulled from Jean Paul Gaultier’s archive. The silhouette of the gown is so classic, yet the vibrant pink color modernizes it, thus making it such a memorable look."

mimi-cuttrell-interview-304573-1671230607614-image — Madelyn Cline in Vintage Halston

"Maddie Cline wore this amazing 1978 Halston dress for the Vanity Fair Young Hollywood red carpet. This look is memorable because of the parallel of old Hollywood glam nostalgia worn on a modern-day actress."

mimi-cuttrell-interview-304573-1671230611394-image — Gigi Hadid in Vintage Zac Posen

"Here's Gigi Hadid in Zac Posen for the Pirelli Calendar event in 2018. I love this look because it still remains so elegant and timeless to me. One of my favorite looks ever."

mimi-cuttrell-interview-304573-1671230609856-image — Gigi Hadid in Vintage Tommy Hilfiger

"This look is so special as it is a mix of a Tommy archive top and a suit from a more recent collection. I personally love mixing both vintage and new pieces together."

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Erin got her start as a Who What Wear intern over 13 years ago—back when the site only published a single story per day. (Who What Wear has since increased that number twentyfold.) She graduated magna cum laude from USC, which is how she ended up moving to Los Angeles from her hometown of San Diego. In college, she also interned at Refinery29, where she was promoted to editorial assistant and then assistant editor. After nearly three years at R29, she came back to WWW in 2016, where she currently holds the title of Associate Director of Fashion News (as well as the unofficial title of resident royal expert—in case you haven't noticed her numerous Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton stories). She spends her days trying to incorporate her idols, Anna Wintour and Roger Federer, into as many stories as possible. Outside of work, she loves tennis, classic rock, traveling, and smothering her dog with affection.