Rachel Zoe marked her cover for Hamptons magazine by wearing a notable piece of fashion history: Jennifer Lopez's iconic Versace gown from the 2000 Grammy Awards. Zoe attended a cover unveiling party in the Hamptons on Wednesday night in a design inspired by the famous "jungle dress."
The original Versace gown, known for its plunging neckline and leaf print, gained significant cultural traction when Lopez wore it to the Grammys in 2000. The sheer volume of internet searches for images of Lopez in the dress is widely credited with prompting the creation of Google Images. While Lopez's original featured a neckline reaching her pelvis and a high slit, Zoe's interpretation presented a more conservative silhouette. The modified version has an opaque skirt without a slit, and the neckline, while still deep, does not extend as low.
Zoe, who is featured in the latest issue of Hamptons magazine, also wore the dress for the publication's editorial spread. In her interview with the magazine, Zoe reflected on lasting style, stating, "The things that feel luxurious to me now are the things that stand the test of time." Her signature blonde hair was styled in loose waves reaching her hips for the photoshoot. For the cover, she is pictured with beach waves and layered John Hardy jewelry. The dress featured in the magazine's pages was sourced from vintage dealer Janet Mandell. Zoe shared that in the Hamptons, her typical attire consists of caftans, and the iconic Versace gown fits seamlessly into that aesthetic.