Weekly Fashion Highlight: Kylie Jenner's Gleaming Globes Outfit Pays Homage to Liz Hurley
The silver dress she wore was vintage Versace, hailing from the brand's Spring-Summer 1999 collection, specifically from the atelier's archives. Eagle-eyed fashion lovers and '90s pop culture enthusiasts might recognize this gown. It was the very same dress Liz Hurley donned back in 1999 at the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Fashion Awards in New York.
Hurley was joined by her then-partner, Hugh Grant, who was gaining immense popularity in the UK following his roles in "Four Weddings and a Funeral" and "Notting Hill." Although Grant had only recently starred in "Austin Powers," Hurley, known for her bold and vibrant presence, was already making significant waves on the red carpet, penetrating the limelight beyond just being Grant's girlfriend.
In the early years of the decade, some high-end designers were reluctant to dress the less-known model and actress. However, Versace remained a loyal choice for Hurley. The fashion house had supplied her with gowns that have since earned a place in fashion history, such as the revealing safety pin dress she wore in 1994 and the chainmail gown she donned in 1999, now replicated by Kylie Jenner. (The Kylie Cosmetics founder was not the only one drawing inspiration from the '90s that night; actor Ayo Edibiri showed up in an oversized gray Loewe suit, reminiscent of Julia Roberts' iconic Armani menswear look at the 1990 Golden Globes.)
Regardless of Jenner's current relationship with one of Hollywood's most popular actors, there was no danger of her being overshadowed. Jenner's influence and fame transcend her romantic partnerships, and by wearing the iconic Versace dress, sheassociated herself with one of the fashion industry's pioneering trailblazers.
Liz Hurley's bold fashion choices, including the vintage Versace gown and the revealing safety pin dress, set new trends in the '90s fashion scene. Her stylish appearance at events, like the CFDA Fashion Awards, helped solidify her as a symbol of '90s style and fashion.
