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The naked dress made a massive comeback in fashion in 2025. Bella Hadid keeps the trend alive in 2026 as she steps out in a sheer dress from Georges Chakra’s 2004 collection.
Bella Hadid rang in 2026 in Aspen, Colorado. (Image: X)
While most people ease into January in comfort-first mode, Bella Hadid chose a far more cinematic start to 2026. The model stepped into the New Year fully styled, embracing high glamour at a moment typically reserved for recovery and rest. It was a reminder that for Bella, fashion isn’t limited to red carpets or party hours, it’s a language she speaks fluently, even on January 1.
Spending the holidays in Aspen, Bella Hadid has largely leaned into relaxed winterwear. But for the first night of the year, she pivoted sharply toward drama. Swapping casual layers for couture, she emerged in a look that felt both nostalgic and daring, perfectly suited to her reputation for reviving fashion’s forgotten moments.
At the centre of the look was an archival black lace gown from Georges Chakra’s 2004 couture runway. Sheer and unapologetic, the dress nodded to the once-dominant naked dress trend – a style that has quietly faded from mainstream fashion in recent seasons but is making a strong comeback. Bella’s choice felt intentional rather than provocative, reframing the silhouette as elegant and archival rather than overtly trend-driven.
Styled with high-rise briefs and translucent tights, the look balanced exposure with structure. The layering gave the gown a deliberate, styled finish rather than a fleeting fashion statement. Bella completed the ensemble with accessories that mirrored the vintage spirit of the dress. A satin top-handle bag and square-toe boots added a subtle retro edge, grounding the look in early-2000s glamour. Each piece felt curated, reinforcing the idea that this wasn’t about shock value – but about storytelling through fashion.
Given Aspen’s snowy climate, the model topped the look with a fur-lined suede coat, another vintage find that added warmth without disrupting the aesthetic. The outerwear introduced texture and practicality, proving that even high-glam moments can adapt to real-world settings.
Bella Hadid’s New Year’s appearance wasn’t just about what she wore. Choosing archival couture at a moment when fashion often goes quiet signalled a confident approach to personal style. By reviving a daring silhouette with restraint and context, she set the tone for 2026 as a year rooted in intention, individuality, and fashion history reimagined.
Delhi, India, India
January 04, 2026, 14:23 IST