Although Bella Hadid may have already left the Cannes Film Festival, her fashion tributes to the event continue to resonate. At the launch party for her skin fragrance brand Orebella in London, the model turned heads in a vintage, archival John Galliano piece that had once graced the Cannes red carpet on another fashion icon—Milla Jovovich.
Hadid’s ensemble featured a stunning chainmail wrap dress from Galliano’s Fall 1997 collection, adorned with floral embellishments, ruffled hems, and an asymmetrical skirt that highlighted her leg. The daring design was an unmistakable nod to the bold, boundary-pushing fashion of the ’90s.
To complement the dress, Hadid opted for metallic silver Jimmy Choo pumps, along with diamond accessories including a princess necklace, rings, and heart-shaped drop earrings. Her beauty look was just as intentional, with her hair slicked back into a sleek bun, adorned with white flowers that echoed the dress’s 3D elements.
This iconic Galliano gown had previously been worn by Milla Jovovich to the 1997 Cannes Film Festival while promoting The Fifth Element. However, Jovovich’s memorable appearance at Cannes that year was overshadowed by another Galliano creation—a beaded, barely-there dress that cemented her place in fashion history. That daring, almost-nude look remains one of the most iconic moments in Cannes history.
By choosing this archival Galliano dress, Hadid not only honored the legacy of her fellow model but also made a subtle connection to the Cannes festival, which, in recent years, has seen increasingly strict regulations about revealing and voluminous outfits. Hadid, who has also made a name for herself with daring, skin-baring designs at Cannes, may have left the festival, but her sartorial tribute to Jovovich’s fashion moment continues to echo.
With her impeccable taste in fashion references, Hadid proves once again that she has an eye for not just bold looks but for fashion history itself.
