Blair Waldorf was known for her tights even more than her iconic headbands. Throughout Gossip Girl’s five seasons, Blair (played by Leighton Meester) wore various types of hosiery—ranging from sheer white to classic black and bold cobalt blue. However, the most memorable pair were the bright tomato-red stockings she paired with a Y2K tube dress and black patent leather heels, seen while walking through the Upper East Side with her best friend, Serena van der Woodsen.
Now, nearly 20 years later, a new fashion icon is reimagining red tights. On Friday, Gigi Hadid hit the runway at the Versace Spring-Summer 2025 show during Milan Fashion Week. She wore a one-shouldered blue-and-brown floral dress paired with sheer crimson stockings. While Hadid’s tights weren’t as bold as Blair Waldorf’s tomato-red version, they still stood out, especially when paired with open-toed heels.
Hadid finished off her chic look with a black leather clutch, several cocktail rings, and a silver bangle on her wrist. Her blonde bob was sleek and straight with a center part, while her makeup featured a dark berry lip and soft, shimmery eye shadow for a glamorous touch.
Long before Blair Waldorf and Gigi Hadid embraced the red tights trend, Princess Diana was already making colorful stockings fashionable. In 1985, while visiting Florence with Prince Charles, the Princess of Wales wore a cherry-red skirt suit matched perfectly with red stockings and heels. A few years later, she attended a Paul McCartney concert in a burgundy velvet dress, pairing it with sheer tights in the same shade for a coordinated look.
What can we say? Fashion always finds a way to bring the past back to life.