Salma Hayek’s ’90s Wardrobe Was Slip Dress Central

Salma Hayek was giving mini bags airtime way before they were an Instagram trend. The Mexican actor graced countless red carpets in the ’90s, more often than not with a baguette purse in tow. Crop tops also featured regularly in her awards season wardrobe (little wonder, given those abs). She favoured dramatic eye make-up with an of-the-moment wine lip, and embraced the loose, face-framing tendrils that were a defining beauty look of the decade.

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At the 1997 Met Gala, the actor wore a slashed-to-the-thigh asymmetric Versace dress that will surely be remembered as one of the most glamorous looks in the history of the event. When called upon to be a presenter at the Oscars that same year, Salma aced the formal dress code in a glistening Giorgio Armani dress and a sparkling tiara.

Fast forward to now, and Salma is queen of the aspirational mid-lifers: posting stunning swimsuit snaps, being the coolest mum at fashion week, and still owning the red carpet when the occasion calls. Meanwhile, it’s clear her ’90s fashion is winning over a new generation – with her daughter Valentina wearing her red Isaac Mizrahi gown to the Oscars last year.

Below, revisit some of Hayek’s greatest fashion hits from the ’90s.