The tried-and-true use of sartorial archives as a way to make celebrities stand out on the red carpet in recent years is not a new trend. Vintage gowns have become a fixture at major events as more celebrities endorse sustainable dressing.

Here are some of the coolest vintage gowns on the red carpet, from the well-meaning to the old ones celebrities and stylists stumbled upon.

This dress was apparently a gift from Kanye West to Kim Kardashian: the Lee Alexander McQueen "Oyster Dress" from the Spring 2003 collection. According to Vogue magazine, she had to lie on the floor of her car to save the gown, but her appearance (and the iconic status of the dress) closed the carpet.

Emma Watson had been a fan of vintage (and ethical fashion) for some time before other celebrities. This vintage gown by Ossie Clark is the perfect mix of sweetness and chic that the star is known for.

On the night she won an Oscar for "Walk the Line," Reese Witherspoon wore a gorgeous 1955 (...) ) in a gorgeous dress by Dior. The soft, romantic floral dress was the perfect choice for the awards ceremony. Witherspoon doesn't always wear vintage, but apparently she likes it.

Lo Roach always has an eye for a stunning piece: here she is styling Naomi Campbell in the same Chanel dress she wore on the runway in 1996 (with slight alterations: this time she wore no slip underneath, larger hair and earrings ). Before and after.

The Olsens occasionally wear copious amounts of vintage clothing when they appear on the red carpet. This is vintage Chanel, showing how ahead of their time the sisters were (it was a bit unusual to see vintage at the 2019 Met Gala).

Kate Moss, who attended the Cannes premiere of Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas with Johnny Depp, wore a simple Jean Desset vintage dress (black, with feather-like trim). According to British Vogue, she recreated the dress for a design collaboration with Topshop.

Winona Ryder apparently loved this strapless dress, and after wearing it several times on the red carpet, she wore it to the Academy Awards with a headband and silk-lined shawl. According to British Vogue magazine, this is a 1940s Pauline Trigère dress with a bold deep neckline.

Iris Low (Jude's daughter) is a sucker for vintage. This dress from Versace's Fall 2003 collection is as old as she is. Christina Aguilera wore it in an ad campaign, and Beyonce later wore it to the 2003 MTV Movie Awards.

This red polka-dot gown comes from Christian Dior's Spring/Summer 1954 collection, and while Natalie Portman's Oscars style is always regal and classic, this dress is simple and stunning. This dress came from Christian Dior's Spring/Summer 1954 collection, and while Natalie Portman's Academy Awards style is always prestigious and classic, this dress is simple and stunning.

Penelope Cruz, wearing a vintage 1988 Chanel, said (alongside Dua Lipa, who also co-chaired the Met Gala), "I am probably one of the biggest fans of Chanel and Karl in this world." It was fitting for the theme: "Karl Lagerfeld: The Line of Beauty. "

If this look feels familiar, that's because it's the night Jennifer Aniston ran into her ex Brad Pitt and looked happy (and won an award on top of it). This was vintage Dior by John Galliano, and she wore the silk bias-cut gown to perfection.

This stunning black and white striped gown is from Valentino's Fall/Winter 1992 Couture collection. According to Roberts, the dress was tried on the day before the ceremony and never needed to be altered.

The look caught the attention of many and was not an undisputed choice for Kim Kardashian. For those who do not know, this is the dress Marilyn Monroe wore when she sang "Happy Birthday Mr. President" to President JFK (the dress was based on a sketch by Bob Mackie). Because it is a historical artifact, Kardashian was only able to wear it for a short time.

Bella Hadid attended the Cannes Film Festival (for the screening of "Innocent") in a vintage Versace dress from the Spring/Summer 1987 collection. Hadid worked with Lo Loach on the red carpet look, but this dress is 10 years older than her. The mermaid form was an absolute showstopper.

For Zendaya, known for her love of vintage, this black and white Valentino (worn by Linda Evangelista on the 1992 runway) was an intuitive choice to celebrate the upcoming season of Euphoria. She was styled, as always, by Lo Roach.

This stunning gold gown is vintage Christian Dior. Moss has been a vintage lover since the 90s, and this shiny gown is considered one of her best vintage pieces. I love vintage shopping," she says. When I walk in, I feel the treasures are there."

This shiny gold pleated gown (for the 2022 "In America: An Anthology of Fashion" Met Gala) was apparently designed by Azzaro in the 1980s; according to Harper's Bazaar, Amber Valletta's stylist sourced the gown from L.A.-based boutique Aralda Vintage.

This olive green Jean Dessais gown by Jennifer Lopez dates back to 1959, when J.Lo made frequent appearances at the Academy Awards (and green is a color that looks particularly good on her, as does the naval-like Versace she wore to the 2000 Grammy Awards gown, see also), this architectural dress is an inspired choice.

Part of Tom Ford's Fall 2004 ready-to-wear collection, this bright lime green 2004 Gucci gown by Adwoa Aboah is absolutely stunning. The British model and mental health advocate wears this dress beautifully.

This 30-year-old Versace is older than Olivia Rodrigo. The dress was originally worn by Linda Evangelista in 1995, when she accessorized it with a blonde wig and matching bag.

Proving that her love of vintage spans decades, Winona Ryder wore this Lily et Cie dress to the 1994 Oscars, a flapper dress reminiscent of the Great Gatsby style of the 1920s, which I particularly like at awards ceremonies It's a little simpler than what you might see at an awards ceremony, but no less gorgeous.

What's great about some vintage dresses is that they also serve as callbacks to the original red carpet context. This was actually Angelina Jolie's 2004 Oscars dress, itself an homage to Marilyn Monroe's famous white dress. Sweeney said she was thrilled to be able to wear "a piece of history." "

In my opinion, this is one of the most daring and fun things Cardi B has ever worn (which is really saying something). The mu-grey dress is from the Fall 1995 couture collection, and Cardi B actually wears her hair the same way the model originally did.

At the Met Gala, she wore a Dua Lipa necklace (she was the first to wear Tiffany & Co.'s new Legendary Diamonds, which is a new line of diamonds). This dress was worn by Claudia Schiffer in the Fall 1992 couture collection.

Adut Akesh, an Australian model from South Sudan, wears a gown from Christian Lacroix's Fall/Winter 2003 collection. The light green details contrasting with the emerald green and the light blue ribbon at the waist are incredibly intricate.

Miley Cyrus wears incredible vintage looks, and this strapless gold beaded look (worn during the filming of "The Voice") is by Bob Mackie and apparently dates back to the 80s. Cyrus doesn't always wear such simple, classic pieces, but here she does it beautifully.

What to wear to a dinner at Buckingham Palace for the Prince's Trust. It's Grecian and cleverly made with a cape flowing behind her.

Although it looks red, this gown from Christian Lacroix's Fall/Winter 2002 Couture collection is actually a deep pink. Dunst has favored vintage and vintage Lacroix before, wearing the white dress in 2004 and again in 2017.

Cardi B loves Thierry Mugler, and for good reason: its exaggerated glamour and intricate construction fit her red carpet aesthetic very well. This gown was from the Fall/Winter 1995 Haute Couture collection, and Cardi B, who had given birth a few months earlier, called herself "Mugler Mami" on Instagram.

Here, Zendaya wore a vintage flapper-inspired Roberto Cavalli dress from the Spring 2011 collection (fitting for the event), as she co-chaired the Green Carpet Fashion Awards. Zendaya often wears vintage, but this detailed gown stands out in a special way.

This vintage Versace by EmRata is a feast for the eyes, taken from the Spring/Summer 1992 collection and worn by iconic supermodel Yasmeen Ghauri. Like the original styling, Emrata wears her hair up and pairs the gown with shiny shoes. The skirt's volume has deflated a bit with age, but it is still as beautiful as ever.

Dua Lipa is an absolute icon in a belted black gown from Gianni Versace's Fall 1992 ready-to-wear collection (originally modeled by Chrissy Turlington). It's a modern take on a classic, and it's perfect.