Bella Hadid has been noticeably missing from New York Fashion Week for nearly two years. Among fashion’s big four cities, she has recently preferred Paris and Milan—last season, she even made her long-awaited debut on the Prada runway, walking four times. This week, however, Hadid was finally back in Manhattan. She may not have returned to the New York runways, but she made a very Bella entrance onto the party scene, arriving in town to celebrate her latest campaign with Chopard. She packed accordingly. Working with her longtime stylist Mimi Cuttrell, Hadid brought a suitcase full of standout vintage pieces: turn-of-the-millennium Prada, mid-’90s Valentino, and crystal-covered Ralph Lauren, along with plenty of major accessories.

For one evening out, Hadid wore a pearl-toned silk Prada dress from the spring 1998 collection, sourced from My Runway Archive, its sweet, delicate fabric contrasted with a latex-lined bodice and hem. Cuttrell added more archival accessories: oval Gucci sunglasses from Chloe Vintage and a cream Prada Tessuto bowling bag from the 2000s, sourced via In The Mood Archives. A pair of sharp red Prada slingback pumps brought the look into the present. Hadid wore her hair in a silky updo with a sweeping side fringe, and Hassanzadeh jewelry at her ears.

Her Chopard celebrations called for something high-wattage. Hadid slipped into a Ralph Lauren spring 2008 gown covered in shimmering crystals, paired with a suite of Chopard jewels, oyster satin pumps, and a sparkling silver evening bag. Beauty followed the same glamorous brief: her hair slicked into a half-up, half-down style, while dramatically defined eyeliner and warm contour kept it sultry.

Hadid’s daytime wardrobe was just as carefully put together. She stepped out in a sandy cream Valentino dress from spring 1996, its bodice gathered into a bow, layered under a cropped butter-yellow silk blazer. Matching mules, oversized black Prada sunglasses, and a vintage gold floral-embellished Badgley Mischka bag completed the look. This time, her hair was curled and bouncy—a fittingly bombshell contrast to the prim, sweet fashion.

And in case anyone thought Hadid had abandoned the office-siren aesthetic she helped popularize, another outing saw her in a knitted gray sweater dress cinched at the waist and layered over a crisp white button-down. A vintage Givenchy necklace, again sourced from In The Mood Archives, and silver-and-black strappy sandals sharpened the otherwise understated combination. Her blonde hair was blown out into voluminous waves.

It all amounted to a return to form for Hadid, sartorially speaking. Over the past few months, the model has largely swapped fashion capitals for Colorado, where her wardrobe has been decidedly more pastoral: prairie dresses, blue jeans, and cowboy boots for horse riding, tree hugging, and modeling sister Gigi Hadid’s new Guest in Residence denim.

For New York, though, Bella Hadid dug into the archives with no runway appearance required.

Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs Bella Hadids Vintage Pieces at New York Fashion Week

1 What did Bella Hadid wear for her return to New York Fashion Week
She wore vintage pieces from her own collection mixing archival designer items with modern styling

2 When did Bella Hadid return to New York Fashion Week
She made her comeback during the September 2024 season after taking a break from the runway

3 What does vintage mean in fashion
Vintage usually means clothing thats at least 20 years old and represents a past eras style

4 Why did Bella choose vintage for her return
Vintage lets her stand out support sustainability and show off rare pieces no one else can wear

5 What brands were her vintage pieces from
Reports pointed to archival designs from major houses like Dior Versace and other 90s and 2000s labels

6 Why is wearing vintage a big deal now
Its ecofriendly oneofakind and often higher quality than fast fashion

7 How is vintage different from thrift or secondhand
Thrift and secondhand cover any used clothing Vintage specifically refers to older eradefining pieces

8 Whats an archival piece
An archival piece is a documented design from a fashion houses past collection often rare and collectible

9 How can I find vintage designer pieces like Bellas
Try luxury vintage boutiques online resellers like Vestiaire Collective or 1stDibs and estate sales

10 How do I know if a vintage piece is authentic
Check tags stitching hardware and serial numbers Get pieces authenticated by experts when possible

11 What are common problems with buying vintage
Sizing runs differently items may have damage and fakes are common

12 How should I care for vintage clothing
Hand wash or dry clean only when needed store away from sunlight and use padded hangers

13 Can anyone wear vintage or is it just for celebrities
Anyone can wear it Start with small pieces like bags jewelry or scarves

14 Whats the benefit of mixing vintage with new clothes
It creates a unique look and balances old and modern styles