While Olivia Rodrigo may have only burst onto the music scene last year, the “drivers license” singer proved herself a budding fashion icon at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards. Making a dramatic red carpet entrance, Olivia channeled Italian glamour in a rhinestone-embellished Atelier Versace gown dating back to 2001—two years before she was born!
A Blast From the Past: Vintage Versace Dress
Olivia captivated cameras in a curve-hugging nude illusion dress by Versace from the italian fashion house’s Spring/Summer 2001 Haute Couture collection. Originally debuted on the catwalk by iconic 90’s supermodel Stella Tennant, this remastered vintage pieces featured a Swarovski crystal mesh bodice and tiered fringe along a thigh-high side slit.
Figure-Flattering Silhouette On Rising Star
The liquid-like dress included an elegant mock neckline and long sleeves, perfectly complementing Olivia’s petite yet curvaceous frame. The neutral champagne hue looked sublime against her porcelain complexion while still retaining a futuristic edge thanks to the shimmering embellishments. Fringe cascade down the side seam, amping the glamour factor further at every turn.
Glitzy Old Hollywood With Y2K Twist Appeal
Olivia looked the picture of retro Hollywood allure while simultaneously embodying MTV’s rebellious irreverence. She managed to make a dress created 10 years before her birth seem brand new again. The dazzling beaded dress proved a showstopper on the red carpet yet still retained youthful currency.
Beauty Look Highlights Natural Beauty
The singer’s beauty look let the spectacular dress claim the spotlight. She went au naturale with glowing skin, feathery brushed up brows, neutral rose lipstick and subtly smoked out eyeshadow. Sculpted yet touchable waves with face-framing bangs finished the effortlessly chic Versace-worthy style.
Confidence Beaming in Breakout Fashion Moment
Clearly revelling in her fashion darling status, Olivia beamed ear-to-ear posing for photographers. Sweeping the glorious skirt train behind her, she looked utterly confident and poised for someone of only 18 years old. The stunning archival ensemble represented a definitive style star turn for Gen Z’s pop prodigy.
Pulling Inspiration From Musical Muses
Fashion pundits quickly connected dots between Olivia wearing this particular Versace piece as an homage to musical idols who have donned the brand’s iconic designs over the years. Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, and Cardi B have all made their own Versace moments.
Setting Her Own Red Carpet Trends
Olivia may just now be embarking on her journey toward pop supernova status. But her keen fashion sense already rivaled that of major music legends three times her age. Donning vintage Versace ultra-glam proved she knows how to make an entrance by paying respect to the past while hinting at her own burgeoning style icon status. Her future as a red carpet maven seems almost as certain as her destiny atop charts.
So while the world may have only just discovered Olivia Rodrigo, the music industry better watch out. Because her epic MTV VMAs style smash success telegraphs she is also on a meteoric trajectory toward becoming fashion’s darling muse as well. To quote her own lyrics, one thing’s for sure—this girl is going places!
