Jennifer Lopez Leads the Vintage Versace Revival on the Red Carpet

When Jennifer Lopez steps onto a red carpet, she’s almost guaranteed to deliver a show-stopping gown.

Last night, J.Lo attended the premiere of her new romantic comedy, Office Romance, in Los Angeles, alongside Brett Goldstein and Amy Sedaris. For her walk down the red carpet, she chose a stunning vintage Versace dress from the house’s archives—specifically, the spring 2004 couture collection. The intricate laser-cut details, shimmering crystal embellishments, and full skirt still feel incredibly current, making it a perfect choice for a 2026 premiere.

Lopez has long been associated with Versace—remember her iconic 2000 Grammys dress?—so it’s no surprise that she and her stylists, Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn, have access to the brand’s extensive archives. Yet, choosing a classic archival piece right now is especially intriguing, considering Versace is currently navigating a transitional period. Donatella Versace now acts as an ambassador for the house, while her former chief creative officer, Dario Vitale, left in December. With no new collection to showcase, it seems stars are turning to the past for inspiration—and Lopez is leading the way.

This year, stars like Miley Cyrus, Blake Lively, and Anne Hathaway have all sported vintage Versace on the red carpet, fueling what’s shaping up to be a “hot Versace summer.” Cyrus, for example, recently received her Hollywood Walk of Fame star in a daring, bondage-inspired Atelier Versace gown from the fall 2015 collection. While that piece is only about a decade old, selecting such a specific vintage look was clearly a deliberate choice, and Cyrus rocked it confidently.

At the 2026 Met Gala earlier this month, Blake Lively also revived a Versace look—an ethereal pastel gown from spring 2006 with a sweeping 13-foot train. Her choice contrasted sharply with the more risqué styles Cyrus and Lopez favored, highlighting Versace’s versatility. “Because the theme was rooted in art, I wanted to wear an archival piece,” Lively explained to Vogue. “Clothing is a canvas, and it tells a story. Pulling from a piece with history felt meaningful and special.”

Meanwhile, during her recent “The Devil Wears Prada 2” press tour, Anne Hathaway also donned an early-Versace look from Gianni Versace’s heyday—specifically, a striking black blazer-dress from fall 1991, complete with bold gold buttons. It’s a piece that epitomizes Gianni’s daring, sexy aesthetic, and surprisingly, it still feels relevant and powerful more than 30 years later—perfect for promoting a high-fashion film.

With such a treasure trove of vintage designs in its vault, it’s worth wondering: Are celebrities and stylists specifically sourcing these pieces from Versace’s archives, or are they hunting them down through vintage dealers? Either way, the allure of vintage Versace shows no signs of fading. If anything, it’s only growing more coveted. So, if you’ve been eyeing a 2000s Versace piece on eBay, maybe it’s time to hit “Buy”—before Lopez or another star beats you to it.