L'HISTOIRE: Brooke Shields' Red Richard Tyler Dress at the 1998 Golden Globes
It was so good her daughter wore it to prom decades later.
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Brooke Shields has always had captivating style, from simply layering blue jeans and a T-shirt in the early '90s to captivating glamour on many red carpets. The 1998 Golden Globes were no exception. The actor—who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series in Suddenly Susan—stunned that evening in a striking red dress.
Shields debuted her Richard Tyler dress that evening with a matching crimson shawl. The strapless frock featured a well-constructed bodice and column-like skirt. The actor kept her makeup simple, letting a bold red lip take center stage, and her tresses were softly sideswept. As evidence of this look's enduring allure, Shields' own daughter Rowan Henchy wore the piece to prom in 2021.
"I thought it was a special night when I was nominated for a Golden Globe and wore this dress in 1998, but nothing could have prepared me to see my daughter wearing it to her prom," Shields wrote in her caption. "Proud mama!"
To recreate Shields' '90s red carpet moment, opt for a floor-length gown in a striking red hue like Gabriela Hearst's or A.L.C.'s strapless satin number. There's plenty of options in shoes, be it heart-embellished pumps like Cinq à Sept's or Brother Vellies' feather-embellished sandals. Top off the look with tousled hair and a bold red lip.
