When you think of awards season, you likely envision A-list stars hitting the red carpet in custom gowns and fresh-off-the-runway looks. But lately, vintage outfits have been all the rage in Hollywood. Just a few days into awards season, and we have already seen a handful of stars embrace vintage outfits—proving that when well-styled, vintage silhouettes will always feel modern on the step and repeat.
The throwback fun began at this past weekend’s Palm Springs International Film Festival, when Elle Fanning wore a blue off-the-shoulder gown courtesy of vintage Nettie Rosenstein Couture. At the Critics Choice Awards last night, Fanning continued the energy when she sported a plunging gold Ralph Lauren dress from 2003. Will Fanning continue wearing exclusively vintage throughout awards season? Time will tell!
There were other winning vintage moments at the Critics Choice Awards. Kylie Jenner, for one, sported a slinky black number from archival Versace (fall 1996, to be precise). Actor Mckenna Grace also looked classic in her white and black, full-skirted Vera Wang gown from the aughts.
As awards season continues, leading up to the Oscars on March 15th, plenty more A-listers are sure to revive throwback designs. Of course, their sartorial choices extend beyond fashion. By dipping into the archives, celebrities and their stylists have proved they are on board with recycling and rewearing, a form of sustainability that’s becoming increasingly common on the red carpets. It’s a thoughtful move: During awards season—when there’s so much pressure for celebrities to wear extravagant looks—these vintage moments are a call for more consciousness on the red carpet (especially given that fashion and its supply chains have major impacts on the environment). To that we say, more vintage, please! Especially when it looks this good.
Below, explore some of the best vintage looks from the 2026 awards season.
