Kendall Jenner, a renowned model and fashion icon, has made headlines by wearing a never-before-seen Alexander McQueen design from the Givenchy archives at the 2024 Met Gala. This extraordinary choice marks a significant moment in fashion history, as Jenner will be the first person to wear one of McQueen’s fall 1999 haute couture looks for Givenchy.

The dress, which has been preserved in the Givenchy archives for the past 25 years, was presented on mannequins but never graced the runway. Given its pristine condition, tailoring was strictly forbidden to ensure its integrity. Jenner’s stylist, Dani Michelle, revealed that the House of Givenchy opened its privately protected archives exclusively for Jenner at the Met, allowing her to find her ideal look among Alexander McQueen’s remarkable designs.

Jenner’s impressive vintage collection, featuring impeccably preserved pieces from Alaïa and Mugler, played a significant role in her discovery of the McQueen dress. Her dream list of designers included Alexander McQueen, and she was thrilled to find the dress in the Givenchy archives. The dress’s history and the opportunity to wear it made the experience feel “meant to be” for Jenner.

As Jenner takes the stage at the Met Gala, she will not only be wearing a piece of fashion history but also honoring the legacy of Alexander McQueen, who served as Givenchy’s creative director from 1996 to 2001. The dress’s return to the archives after the event will ensure its preservation for future generations to appreciate.