Goldie Hawn was very much living the it-girl dream during the 90s. So much so that coveted runway pieces were plucked straight from the catwalk and into her wardrobe for red carpet appearances. Her sartorial agenda boasted the seams and stitches of some of the most coveted garments in fashion history. But there's one look in particular that has lived on my mood board for years – and I've finally found the exact dress.
In 1996, the blonde bombshell attended the 11th Annual Moving Picture Ball American Cinematheque Award at the Beverly Hilton Hotel alongside her partner, Kurt Russell. For the occasion, Goldie opted for a designer who was redefining the fashion landscape as we know it: Tom Ford during his helm at Gucci. Widely credited with transforming the Italian fashion house, the designer ushered Gucci out of financial turmoil and into a new era defined by sensual tailoring, sleek silhouettes and unapologetic luxury. His vision of modern femininity became synonymous with the brand, cementing its place at the forefront of 90s fashion.
© WireImageGoldie wore a slinky white gown from Gucci's Fall/Winter 1996 ready-to-wear collection. The design featured delicate spaghetti straps, a chic square neckline, a figure-hugging silhouette, and two daring side cutouts. A chunky belt, finished with Gucci's signature gold 'G' buckle, cinched the waist, adding a bold touch to the otherwise minimalist look. The jersey gown was originally worn by none other than Kate Moss when it was unveiled on the runway.
"People were maybe a little bit too afraid to celebrate hedonism on the runway," Tom Ford later said of his sexy collection.
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© Penske Media via Getty ImagesHow I wore Goldie Hawn's most iconic dress
I took it upon myself to track down the dress as part of my sartorial quest, and found it at none other than the treasure trove of archival vintage galore: Nordic Poetry. Founded by Ameli Lindgren in 2007, Nordic Poetry is an East London shop that exudes a sultry edge. Vintage treasures line the rails, spilling against vibrant hot-pink walls, while the shop's Tom Ford-era Gucci collection stands in a league of its own.
The store is home to Goldie’s exact dress in a black iteration. I slipped into the maxi gown and wove the gold belt – this version finished with black leather rather than white—through the cut-out details at the waist. It’s an undeniably simple look, yet it carries such a statement. The garment is part of the store's coveted rental archive, which starts from £1,500.
Celebrity fans of the dress
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© Getty ImagesGoldie wasn't the only A-lister captivated by the design. Lisa Rinna wore the same Gucci gown to the Carousel of Hope Ball in 1996. The enduring appeal of the piece is clear decades later, with Lisa's daughter, Delilah Belle Hamlin, paying homage to the archival gown by wearing it to the GQ Men of the Year event in 2025.
