Hadid revives bradshaw: prada echoes through st. tropez
Bella Hadid’s Cannes whirlwind is officially over, but her style game remains relentlessly captivating. Just 24 hours after strutting the red carpet in Schiaparelli and vintage treasures, she’s traded the French Riviera’s glamour for the sun-drenched shores of St. Tropez.
A vintage reboot
The image circulating online – a yacht, a scattering of friends, and Hadid in a reimagined Prada from 2001 – speaks volumes. It’s not just about the clothes; it’s about the archive, the deliberate curation, the quiet assertion of personal style. A red and white striped mini tube dress, originally worn by Gisele Bündchen on the early-aughts runway, has been expertly refashioned, channeling a distinctly nostalgic mood.
But the Prada revival doesn’t stop there. Hadid’s trip has been a veritable treasure hunt, pulling from Elie Saab, a vintage Louis Vuitton (Marc Jacobs era, naturally), and even Prada Sport. It’s a clear, and frankly audacious, commitment to the brand’s storied past – a deliberate nod to a bygone era of supermodel excess and effortlessly cool dressing.
A city slicker in the sun
Interestingly, the sartorial exploration extends beyond the yacht. She was also spotted sporting a similar skirt – the very same one that Carrie Bradshaw famously wore in season four of Sex and the City, paired with a black crop top and a Gucci belt bag. The parallels are undeniable, a playful acknowledgement of Fashion history. It’s a strategy that speaks to a broader trend: the conscious revisiting of iconic pieces, elevated and reinterpreted for a contemporary audience.
The stylist, Mimi Cuttrell, deserves significant credit here. She’s not simply throwing together vintage finds; she’s constructing a narrative, a visual dialogue between past and present. Hadid’s ability to seamlessly integrate these archival elements into her modern wardrobe is a testament to her own innate sense of style and Cuttrell’s exceptional eye. A custom white gown, echoing Old Hollywood glamour, further cemented her commitment to a visually arresting aesthetic.
Clearly, Prada remains the dominant force in her current rotation – a brand she’s clearly embracing with a calculated, and undeniably chic, fervor. It’s a captivating display, a reminder that true style isn’t about chasing trends, but about understanding and celebrating the enduring power of iconic design.