From Dua Lipa to Sofia Richie: Celebrity brides are copying the most iconic women in fashion history

Aparna Krishna | Jun 03, 2026, 14:15 IST

<p style="line-height:1.38">From Dua Lipa to Sofia Richie: How celebrity brides are looking to fashion history instead of chasing new trends?</p>

Image credit : ChatGPT | Re-discovering vintage brides is taking the social media

When a celebrity drops a wedding photo on any social media platform, fans and creators rush to figure out the designer, the details, the price tag and the breakdown of the dress design. But the odd trend happening among the celebrity brides is that many aren't looking to the future for inspiration at all, or aren’t trying to create something new.

Instead, they are flipping through fashion history. Whether it is Dua Lipa taking Bianca Jagger’s cool bride energy or Miranda Kelly embracing the iconic Grace Kelly, some of these brides look so familiar. And, exactly that is the point.

The return of iconic brides

For decades, bridal fashion has been driven by the desire to create “the next big trend.” The situation has returned to a drastic change. The celebrity brides are into revisiting some of the industry’s most iconic wedding looks and re-representing them for the modern audience. These wedding dresses are more than trendy, blending nostalgia, heritage, and iconic styles.

Eight times when celebrity brides paid tribute to iconic vintage brides

1. Dua Lipa ↔ Bianca Jagger

From Dua Lipa to Sofia Richie: How celebrity brides are looking to fashion history instead of chasing new trends?

Image credit : ChatGPT | Dua Lipa re-inventing the rebellious Bianca Jagger wedding dress

When Dua Lipa's wedding photos emerged, many immediately noticed shades of Bianca Jagger's iconic 1970s bridal style. Bianca was known for breaking bridal rules with sleek silhouettes, minimal embellishments, and an effortlessly cool attitude. Dua's look carried that same spirit, feeling less like a traditional princess bride and more like a fashion icon making a statement.

2. Miranda Kerr ↔ Grace Kelly

Image credit : ChatGPT | Miranda Kerr choose to follow Grace Kelly for her big day

Miranda Kerr looked to one of the most celebrated brides in history, Grace Kelly, for inspiration. Her gown featured the same elegant elements that made Kelly's wedding dress unforgettable: high necklines, delicate lace, and graceful long sleeves. It was a reminder that true elegance never goes out of style. The result was a timeless look that felt like a never-ending elegance with grace.

3. Kate Moss ↔ Zelda Fitzgerald

Kate Moss channelled the free-spirited glamour of Zelda Fitzgerald through her bohemian bridal look. The flowing silhouette, vintage-inspired embellishments, and relaxed elegance felt reminiscent of the Roaring Twenties. Rather than following contemporary bridal trends, Moss embraced a style that celebrated individuality and old-world romance.

4. Sofia Richie Grainge ↔ Grace Kelly

Image credit : ChatGPT | Sophia Richie got inspired from the iconic Grace Kelly

Sofia Richie's wedding look instantly drew comparisons to Grace Kelly's timeless bridal style. The refined silhouette, elegant sleeves and intricate craftsmanship echoed the same sophistication that made Kelly's gown iconic. While modern in execution, the inspiration was clearly rooted in fashion history.

5. Hailey Bieber ↔ Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy

Image credit : ChatGPT | Hailey Bieber choose Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy's bridal dress fashion

Hailey Bieber embraced the minimalist bridal aesthetic that made Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy a fashion legend. Both brides proved that clean lines, simple silhouettes, and understated glamour can have a bigger impact than elaborate details. Sometimes, simplicity is what makes a wedding look truly timeless.

6. Paris Hilton ↔ Grace Kelly

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For her wedding day, Paris Hilton stepped away from the sparkle and excess she is often associated with and embraced a more classic look. Her gown's high neckline, long sleeves and delicate embroidery reflected many of the details that made Grace Kelly's wedding dress so memorable. The result was elegant, romantic and surprisingly timeless.

7. Kourtney Kardashian ↔ Sophia Loren

Image credit : ChatGPT | Kourney was a sensation for her dramatic veil and rebellious look

Kourtney Kardashian's Italian wedding aesthetic felt heavily inspired by the glamorous world of Sophia Loren. From her dramatic veil to the overall styling, the look captured the sensuality and romance often associated with classic Italian cinema. It felt less like a modern celebrity wedding and more like a tribute to vintage Hollywood glamour.

8. Chiara Ferragni ↔ Audrey Hepburn

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Chiara Ferragni's bridal wardrobe reflected many of the qualities that made Audrey Hepburn a timeless style icon. Clean lines, refined tailoring, and understated elegance connected the influencer's wedding looks to Hepburn's signature aesthetic. The result was sophisticated, feminine and effortlessly chic.

The concept of fashion is timeless; it goes beyond aesthetics. In the age of social media, trends come and go faster than ever. But when it comes to wedding styles, the most fashionable move may not be chasing the future, but reinventing the past.