Kaia Gerber brings back old Hollywood glam for Shell Premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival.
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Contents
- How Kaia Gerber brought bandage dresses back to the red carpet
- Hailey Bieber’s bodycon moment proves the comeback is here to stay
- The Y2K Hollywood aesthetic is giving bandage dresses a second life
- So, what’s fueling this wave of nostalgia?
- How to style your bandage dress like a pro
- About The Writer
Bandage dresses are officially back, even with all the mixed feelings about this figure-hugging ‘90s supermodel staple.
Reviving vintage pieces is nothing new in the fashion world, and this time, it’s the bandage dress getting dusted off for a hotter-than-ever comeback. A-listers have been noticeably hitting the red carpet in curve-hugging styles, and the revival is only gaining momentum. Meanwhile, Gen Z is buzzing with excitement to finally experience a bit of this throwback glamor for themselves.
While it’s hard to overlook the fact that bandage dresses are tied to an unsettling history with diet culture, that hasn’t stopped them from clinging confidently to Hollywood stars and the excited younger generation.
No matter how you feel about the comeback, this controversial '90s classic is strutting back into the spotlight, and the fashion world can't look away.
How Kaia Gerber brought bandage dresses back to the red carpet
Kaia Gerber’s TIFF outfit is a modern spin on her mom’s iconic ’93 Oscars look.
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Kaia Gerber may have set a whole new trend in motion at the Toronto International Film Festival, tapping into some serious fashion nostalgia for the Shell premiere.
Instead of picking something straight off the typical red carpet list, the actress took a bold risk with a white, floor-sweeping Hervé Léger bandage dress—a controversial classic that could spark a new wave of copycats.
The curve-hugging dress itself was a modern remake of her mom Cindy Crawford’s unforgettable 1993 Oscars moment. To keep the vintage spirit alive, she went for matching pointed white pumps and topped it all off with gleaming silver jewelry and a retro Omega watch.
“Kaia had sent me a mood board for TIFF and this was one of her references,” Molly Dickson, who styled Gerber for the event, shared with Vogue.
Hailey Bieber’s bodycon moment proves the comeback is here to stay
Hailey Bieber gives her seal of approval to the bandage dress trend.
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Hailey Bieber gave her full endorsement to the bodycon comeback when she joined a crowd of A-listers and fashion heavyweights at the 2025 Fashion Trust Awards in Los Angeles.
For her red carpet moment, the Rhode beauty mogul and model stepped out in a striking Saint Laurent dress—a sleeveless, deep aubergine gown featuring a dramatic plunging neckline and elegant wrapped detailing on the bodice. A subtle cutout below the bust, running toward the back, added just the right amount of intrigue.
The Y2K Hollywood aesthetic is giving bandage dresses a second life
Blake Lively’s Serena van der Woodsen bandage dress look everyone wanted to copy.
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Long before social media started deciding what’s hot and what’s not, bandage dresses were already turning heads on just about every big name in Hollywood.
This early 2000s favorite—originally crafted by Hervé Léger in the mid-’80s and first shown on the runway in 1992—is leading the charge in the unstoppable trend of Y2K vintage comebacks, now ruling both high fashion runways and city sidewalks.
It’s admittedly wild to think that 2000s fashion is now technically vintage, a fact that leaves plenty of elder Millennials somewhere between disbelief and full-on denial. But that’s another story. Back in the day, it felt like everyone was wearing these dresses at one point, from Victoria Beckham and Rihanna to Kim Kardashian and Blair Waldorf of Gossip Girl.
So, what’s fueling this wave of nostalgia?
Hervé Léger’s iconic bandage dress from the 1992 Ready-to-Wear show.
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There’s something about bandage dresses that never gets old, the way they can completely change your mood and vibe in a single zip. Bandage dresses embody what’s timeless about fashion: the thrill of transformation.
Wearing a bodycon dress almost transforms you, bringing out the more polished, confident, and daring version of you. Social media clips of young women exclaiming they're finally old enough to rock Hervé Léger speak volumes. One even gushed about channeling her inner Serena van der Woodsen, nodding to that unforgettable look Blake Lively wore on Gossip Girl.
It’s easy to see why bandage dresses are having such a hot comeback. These figure-hugging ensembles mold to your natural curves, creating that coveted hourglass look while flatteringly highlighting every contour. The thick, stretchy fabric hugs everything in place, smoothing things out and leaving you feeling instantly empowered.
How to style your bandage dress like a pro
The bandage dress got the Rihanna treatment at the 2007 Clive Davis Pre-Grammys party.
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Styling these curve-hugging dresses calls for pieces that complement without overshadowing their figure-flattering silhouette.
Consider pairing your bandage dress with sleek Christian Louboutin pumps or minimalist Chanel sandals for a chic, elongated look. A structured Saint Laurent clutch or a classic Gucci shoulder bag can subtly elevate the outfit, maintaining sophistication without sacrificing comfort.
For a touch of modern glam, accessorize with delicate jewelry like Cartier's Love bracelet or Tiffany & Co.'s timeless stud earrings, ensuring the dress remains the star of the show.
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About The Writer
Meet Mariam — a fashion writer who lives and breathes all things vogue and glamour. For her, the most therapeutic aspect of fashion goes beyond simply shopping for the latest styles that appear in stores; it’s fully experiencing this glamorous world from the little details to the big moments (there's nothing quite like the thrill of flipping through a sleek fashion magazine, is there?).
