Bella Hadid Illuminates the Orebella Launch Party in Archival Roberto Cavalli
After setting the streets of New York ablaze with her captivating street style this week, Bella Hadid turned up the heat even further at the official launch party for Orebella, her new fragrance line with Michael Kors. Held at The Huntress in Manhattan, the soirée saw the supermodel make an entrance worthy of the “spiritual second skin” scent she describes.
Ever the vintage vanguard, Hadid selected an archival look from the Spring/Summer 2003 collection of the late, great Roberto Cavalli. The slinky yellow gown featured the Italian designer’s iconic nature-inspired prints of dragons, florals, and other mystical motifs. A cowl neckline and romantic high-low hem lent sublime sultriness, while a small train added drama to the siren silhouette.
But the real pièce de résistance was the coordinating lace-up corset adorned with matching Cavalli prints. Leaving little to the imagination, the daring bustier framed Hadid’s figure to perfection as she commanded the fragrance fete.
The look oozed early aughts glamour—a noughties nymph come to life on the red carpet. Hadid doubled down on the throwback aesthetic with her glam beauty choices. Smokey brown eyeshadow, bold black liner, and a brick red blush harked back to the runway makeup of the era. Meanwhile, her signature thin brows and mahogany pout seemed plucked straight from the Cavalli catwalk.
With her raven tresses swept in a half-up, tousled style, Hadid exuded the insouciant cool of that golden age of modelizers. Yet her penchant for vintage treasure hunting yielded ultra-luxe accessories that elevated the retro slip dress to new heights of red carpet regalia.
On her feet, Hadid sported metallic gold sandals with delicate ankle straps, pointed-toe silhouettes, and strappy gold stilettos estimated around 4 inches. The high-wattage footwear complemented the gilded packaging of Orebella—right down to the gem-like fragrance bottle.
It was in the finer details that Hadid’s look transcended mere trendsetting into true objet d’art territory. From shimmering crystal earrings to diamond-encrusted golden rings by Maison H. Jewels, each accoutrement amplified the lavish spirit of the vintage couture creation.
With its sweeping dragons and floral grandeur, Hadid’s archival Cavalli confection channeled the heady, sensual essence of her new “natural and clean” fragrance line. On the arms of Michael Kors, the scent scion reveled in the fantasy—a fierce noughties nymph ablaze in sartorial splendor.
