Jennifer Lopez admitted that her stylist didn't want her to wear Versace's iconic jungle dress at the 2000 Grammys, which ended up being a celebrated moment.
In FashionIn the “Life in Looks” interview, the artist detailed the story behind the low-cut green dress she wore to the music awards 24 years ago. According to Lopez, she almost couldn't wear the Versace piece because someone on her glam team glammed her up.
“It was a dress that other people had already worn,” she explained. “My stylist told me, 'Please don't use it. Someone else has used it.'”
“I was like, 'Well, you bought it and it looks better. So I'm going to put it on,'” López continued. “So I did it. It caused quite a stir. “I think it’s always been a collaboration with all the stylists I’ve worked with.”
He wedding planner The leader listed the stylists he's worked with over the years, including Audrey Lieberman and his current team, Rob and Mariel.
In their eyes, the transparent Versace garment with a V-neck, jungle print and green and blue tones can be compared to the famous white dress worn by Marilyn Monroe.
“I guess every generation needs its iconic type of Marilyn Monroe dress. And this is that dress for this generation,” López proclaimed. “Why did it become that way? It was just a moment. Know? “When the wind opened up, I walked out on stage and it just happened.”
But since then, the “On The Floor” artist has donned several standout pieces designed by Donatella Versace, from her grunge Super Bowl jumpsuit to the replica of the exotic green dress at the fashion house's 2019 show.
During Versace's Spring/Summer 2020 presentation in Milan, Lopez closed the runway with a piece reminiscent of the Grammys look. The 54-year-old clung to Donatella's shoulder as she strutted in a low-cut dress made from a similar blooming fabric. However, this piece was adorned with gold details where the low neckline met her waist, just below Lopez's navel. A thin, flowing tail swung behind her as she walked, revealing built-in crystallized green underwear.
speaking to vanity fairThe actress reflected on what it was like to bring the piece back to life but to do it on the catwalk.
“It had been 20 years, and I think for women, knowing that you can wear a dress 20 years later, it resonated,” she told the outlet. “It was like, 'Yeah, you know, life doesn't end at 20!'”
“It all started at the Met ball; Donatella said, 'You know, this year is the 20th anniversary of the jungle dress,' and I said no, no,” Lopez said. “And she says, 'I think I'm going to do a whole show about that.' Would you come?' And I said, 'Of course. Just call me.'”
