American model Hailey Bieber paid tribute to 1990s style icon Carolyn Bessette Kennedy on Monday by wearing the exact dress Bessette Kennedy wore to her wedding rehearsal dinner in 1996. Bieber, 29, chose the archival outfit for a dinner at Harry's Bar in London.
The champagne bias-cut dress featured a diagonal cut across the grain of the fabric to create a fluid silhouette. Bieber paired the gown with metallic strappy sandals and minimalist jewelry for the evening outing in the British capital.
The look was put together by celebrity stylist Dani Michelle, who shared photos of the outfit on Instagram. Michelle noted in her social media caption that the garment was a 1997 Cerruti piece designed by Narciso Rodriguez.
Michelle's caption highlighted the history of the dress, which Rodriguez designed for Bessette Kennedy during his tenure at the Italian fashion house. Rodriguez was a close friend of Bessette Kennedy and collaborated with her on several landmark fashion choices during the decade.
The gown originated in the Spring 1997 collection from Cerruti. The luxury fashion house was founded in 1967 by Italian stylist Nino Cerruti and maintains its headquarters in Paris.
The legacy of a 1990s fashion icon
Bessette Kennedy, who lived from 1966 to 1999, was an American publicist for fashion brand Calvin Klein before her marriage to John F. Kennedy Jr., the son of former United States President John F. Kennedy. She became internationally recognized for her minimalist aesthetic, neutral tones, and clean silhouettes, making her one of the most influential style figures of the late 20th century.
Her 1996 wedding rehearsal dress remains one of her most celebrated private wardrobe choices. The garment was originally created during Rodriguez's time leading design at Cerruti, prior to his launch of his own namesake label in New York.
Harry's Bar, where Bieber wore the dress, is an exclusive private members club located in the Mayfair district of central London, known as a long-established meeting place for international fashion and entertainment figures.
