Blake Lively recently paid homage to Britney Spears by wearing the iconic rainbow Versace dress that Spears wore in 2002 to the New York City premiere of her new film, It Ends With Us. Lively delved into Versace’s archives to select the piece from the spring/summer 2003 collection as a way to honor Spears and her influence on millennials.
Before the premiere, Lively took to Instagram to share a photo of Spears wearing the dress, expressing her admiration for the pop star. She praised Spears as the “ultimate queen who made us all want to sparkle and write and share our stories.” Lively credited Spears for inspiring a generation with her strength, joy, and hard work, and expressed her excitement for Spears’ upcoming biopic and future endeavors.
Throughout her press tour, Lively has embraced floral looks to reflect her character’s profession as a florist in the film. Additionally, she has been vocal about her fondness for Y2K culture, referencing her love for the aesthetic and its impact on millennial women. Lively even attributed some of the inspiration for her husband Ryan Reynolds’ movie Deadpool & Wolverine to the influences of Y2K culture on her generation.
To complete her homage to Britney Spears, Lively styled her hair in soft waves reminiscent of Spears’ hairstyle when she originally wore the dress to Versace’s Milan Fashion Week show. This attention to detail further solidifies Lively’s dedication to recreating the iconic moment in fashion history and showcasing her admiration for Spears’ influence on her and her peers.
In her Instagram post, Lively reflected on the various elements of Y2K culture that have shaped her identity and expressed pride in the impact that her generation has had on popular culture. She highlighted specific references, from middle school obsessions to influential movies and music, emphasizing the ways in which these cultural touchstones have influenced her own life and work.
Overall, Blake Lively’s fashion tribute to Britney Spears at the premiere of It Ends With Us serves as a testament to the enduring influence of Spears’ iconic style and persona. Through her sartorial choices and social media posts, Lively celebrates the impact of Y2K culture on her generation and pays homage to the artists and trends that have shaped her career and personal development.