Oscars 2026: Kylie Jenner REPEATS her iconic Schiaparelli dress with a red twist; We back in the revival era?

Hollywood wrapped up its long awards season in spectacular style at the 98th Academy Awards, and the red carpet delivered exactly what fashion lovers wait all year for: unforgettable moments. Among the many stars who stepped out in their finest looks, Kylie Jenner managed to grab attention with something rather unexpected: a glamorous repeat.

Instead of debuting a completely new silhouette, the beauty mogul revisited one of her most memorable fashion moments. Kylie arrived at the Oscars in a striking red Schiaparelli gown that echoed the sculpted keyhole dress she first wore in silver back in 2023. The design was instantly recognisable, but the dramatic switch from shimmering silver to bold crimson gave it an entirely new personality.

Kylie walked the carpet in support of her partner, Timothée Chalamet, who was nominated for Best Actor. While the actor had a big night ahead inside the Dolby Theatre, Kylie ensured that the red carpet spotlight followed them both as they made their entrance together. The couple’s appearance quickly became one of the most talked-about moments of the evening.

Interestingly, this fashion callback had been hinted at months earlier. In a Vogue “Life in Looks” video, Kylie had reminisced about her favourite outfits and mentioned the silver Schiaparelli gown as one she would happily wear again. At the time, she even joked that she might need “another moment” in the dress, perhaps in a different colour. It seems that message reached the right ears.

Schiaparelli’s creative director Daniel Roseberry reimagined the look in a bold red shade, giving Kylie exactly that second moment she had spoken about. Before stepping onto the Oscars carpet, she shared a glimpse of the custom creation on social media, cheekily captioning the post with a playful reference to Jessica Rabbit, the famous animated character known for her iconic red dress.

Kylie elevated the outfit with sparkling Lorraine Schwartz diamond jewellery, including statement earrings, rings and a striking necklace. Her beauty look stayed classic and polished, featuring glowing skin, softly bronzed eyes and a matte pink-nude lip. Her long brunette hair was styled in voluminous waves that added to the old-Hollywood glamour of the ensemble.

By bringing back a beloved look instead of chasing something entirely new, Kylie Jenner proved that fashion doesn’t always need reinvention to make an impact. Sometimes, all it takes is the right colour, the right moment and the confidence to wear it again. If anything, her Oscars appearance might just start a new trend: giving iconic outfits a second life.