Gigi Hadid has paid homage to a pivotal moment in fashion history by recreating Elizabeth Hurley’s legendary Versace safety pin dress. The striking image, featured on the cover of the latest issue of EE72 magazine, echoes Hurley’s 1994 red carpet appearance that catapulted her to international fame.
A Fashion Landmark Reimagined
The original Versace creation, famously held together by prominent safety pins, became an instant icon when Elizabeth Hurley wore it to the premiere of Four Weddings And A Funeral in 1994. At the time, Hurley was relatively unknown, and the daring dress, reportedly costing around £3,000, generated immense media attention, making headlines worldwide and launching her career into superstardom. Now, three decades later, Gigi Hadid, who was not yet born when the dress first made its debut, dons the same unforgettable design for a fashion spread titled ‘Made in the 90s’.
In the new photoshoot, captured by British photographer Craig McDean, Hadid pairs the intricately pinned Versace gown with towering heels and a deliberately tousled hairstyle, complemented by bold, heavily lined eyes. This styling evokes the distinct aesthetic of the 1990s, a decade celebrated in the magazine’s feature. The spread also includes nods to other iconic 90s brands, with Hadid pictured in Calvin Klein briefs peeking over low-slung jeans, and another shot featuring an
