Anne Hathaway Wows in the Perfect Valentino Red Dress From 2003

The appeal of a classic black dress is alluring for many, but Anne Hathaway likes hers in bright Valentino red. And with vintage credentials to match.

At the WWD Honors last night in New York, the actor stepped out in a stunning archival design from the early 2000s runways. Hathaway’s look came courtesy of Valentino’s fall 2003 couture show. (The label’s co-founders, Giancarlo Giammetti and Valentino Garavani, were honored at the event, which made the choice all the more fitting).

Done in Valentino’s signature red hue, the dress featured delicate spaghetti straps that moved into a ruched, corset-style bodice. At the waist, a floor-length skirt cascaded down Hathaway’s figure with ruffled layers. She styled her look minimally, opting for diamond jewels, a half-up, half-down hairdo, and