Valentine’s Day called for romance with a nostalgic twist, and Bella Hadid answered in full technicolor. The model and entrepreneur marked February 14 by hosting an intimate Galentine’s dinner awash in crimson roses, candlelight, and generous pours of red wine—a setting that doubled as a soft-focus love letter to early-2000s fashion.
For the occasion, Hadid selected a standout archival design from Georges Chakra’s Spring/Summer 2003 collection. The ruby-toned midi dress delivered quintessential Y2K drama: a plunging V-neckline suspended by delicate ribbon straps, a sheer capelet that fluttered at the shoulders, and a cascade of crystalline embellishments that shimmered from bodice to hem. The beadwork was densely concentrated at the top before dispersing into a fluid, ruffled skirt—engineered for movement and, evidently, for dancing.
She complemented the dress’s buoyant silhouette with equally carefree beauty styling. Her ultra-long blonde hair was worn half-up, half-down, loosely secured with a floral accent and finished in relaxed, beachy waves. Minimal diamond bracelets and rings amplified the sparkle without competing with the gown’s embellishment. On her feet: streamlined brown pointed-toe pumps, grounding the otherwise ethereal look.
The evening also served as a subtle showcase for Hadid’s fragrance label, Orebella. Guests were surrounded by the brand’s signature scents, and the host introduced a newly released silk scarf accessory in a romantic pink-and-red palette. Trimmed with heart motifs and illustrated with delicate, hand-drawn graphics, the scarf is designed to be misted with one’s chosen fragrance—a tactile extension of the scent experience. Hadid styled hers tied low at the hip, adding a playful layer of texture and color to the archival dress.
The result was a celebration that fused product storytelling with personal style—equal parts Valentine’s fête and fashion time capsule. In revisiting a 2003 runway moment, Hadid demonstrated that Y2K’s flirtatious glamour still holds contemporary resonance, especially when filtered through a distinctly modern lens.
