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The Historic Dress Choice
Kendall Jenner wore a never-before-worn Alexander McQueen dress from Givenchy’s fall 1999 collection at the 2024 Met Gala. This marked her most significant vintage fashion moment yet.
About the Dress
The stunning dress features:
- Black and nude tulle fabric
- Over 100,000 black and brass beads
- 500 hours of hand embroidery
- Unique waist cutouts
- Sculptural collar and shoulders
Breaking Fashion History
- First person ever to wear this McQueen design
- Dress was kept in Givenchy archives for 25 years
- Never shown on runway, only displayed on mannequins
- Perfect fit without any alterations needed
The Winona Ryder Connection
While photos surfaced of Winona Ryder in a similar dress from 1999, Givenchy confirmed:
- Ryder wore a replica
- Jenner’s dress was the original archive piece
- This confirms Jenner as the first-ever wearer
After-Party Look
Jenner continued the McQueen tribute with:
- White dress from 1997
- Silk skirt with high-low hem
- Angel wings bodice design
Met Gala Milestone
This event marked:
- Jenner’s 10th Met Gala appearance
- Her first time wearing an archive piece
- Accessories included:
- Custom Studio Amelia shoes
- Lorraine Schwartz jewelry
The Theme Connection
The 2024 theme “Sleeping Beauties” perfectly matched Jenner’s choice because:
- The dress had been “sleeping” in archives
- It represented preserved fashion history
- Aligned with the exhibition’s focus on unworn clothing
Styling Details
Working with stylist Dani Michelle, Jenner:
- Researched McQueen’s Givenchy work extensively
- Got special access to Givenchy’s private archives
- Chose the dress for its personal connection to her style
A Career-Defining Moment
This appearance stands out as Jenner’s most impactful Met Gala showing, combining:
- Historic fashion significance
- Perfect theme alignment
- Personal style expression
- Rare archive access
The event solidified Jenner’s position as a serious vintage collector and fashion history preservationist.