Amber Valletta Lights Up 2025 CFDA Awards in Versace Gown She Debuted on Runway 25 Years Ago and JLo Later Made Famous
Update: 2025-11-04
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Amber Valletta, the original supermodel, made a triumphant return to the CFDA Awards red carpet, wearing the iconic Versace jungle dress she first debuted in 1999. This dress, which gained fame when Jennifer Lopez wore it to the Grammy Awards, had never been worn on a public red carpet by the original model until now. Valletta expressed excitement and nostalgia, as the dress's bold design and jungle print launched a fashion craze over two decades ago. The dress's daring neckline caused a global stir and inspired a surge of internet searches, even leading to the creation of Google Images. Valletta was not only making a personal fashion statement but also celebrating Donatella Versace, who received the Positive Change Award that night. The jungle dress continues to make headlines, and Valletta's return to the spotlight brought everything full circle.
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