It's summer in East Hampton, so of course, Gucci had a star-studded party that everyone in fashion wanted an invite to. The host? Emily Ratajkowski, who doubled as the best dressed attendee at the soirée, which took place on Saturday at the Maidstone Hotel and Restaurant. Ratajkowski and company made the trek to the far side of Long Island to celebrate the model and author's new GG monogram campaign with Gucci—specifically the Gucci Giglio handbag, which debuted at the Italian house's cruise 2026 show in Florence back in May. She carried the oversize monogram tote earlier in the day before switching to an evening-appropriate Mini GG Handbag.
If I'm being honest, though, it wasn't her choice of handbag that caught my eye when I saw her "night in the Hamptons" ensemble. Rather, it was Ratajkowski's decision to swap the locale's usual light-washed linen aesthetic for a '90s vibe. Her look wasn't "Hamptons" at all. Instead, she donned a high-neck LBD with the highest slit, well, ever and styled it with a pair of ankle-strap patent-leather sandals with a sky-high heel made to look like silver bamboo. She even finished off the look with a pair of tiny black sunglasses, another staple of '90s fashion.
On Emily Ratajkowski: Gucci Mini GG Handbag ($1950), Silk Crêpe Dress With Embroidery ($3980), and Leather Sandals ($1160)
Whether you're heading to the Hamptons before summer ends or just desire an alternative to all things linen dresses and flip-flops, EmRata's ensemble is a perfect jumping-off point. And no, you don't have to get the look at Gucci (unless you want to). My advice? Splurge on a Gucci monogram bag and then get the model's '90s dress and heels at a lower price. That's the best thing about '90s fashion—it's simple, so you can pair pricey pieces with affordable ones, and no logo will give you away.
Keep scrolling to shop my favorite alternatives that will give off Ratajkowski's elegant '90s energy.
Get EmRata's look for less:
Shop more '90s dresses and heeled sandals:
-
Of All Her Outfits, *This* Hailey Bieber Look Is Stuck in My BrainAnd I will be re-creating it.
-
If You Want Your Sneakers to Look Elevated (Not Basic), Wear Them With These Pants Instead of JeansThis easy swap will work wonders to make your outfits look more sophisticated.
-
The Non-Black Jacket Color Trend British and American Women Are Wearing to Look More Elegant This WinterIt looks expensive every time.
-
Spotted in Las Vegas: 6 Trends F1's Best-Dressed WAGs Wore During the Grand Prix WeekendFirst-place trophies all around.
-
Black Is Classic, But J.Lo's Legging Color Is the Secret to Looking Rich at Pilates This WinterYou'll look rich at Barry's or Soul Cycle, too.
-
Hailey Bieber Turned 29 in Vintage Heels and the $74 Jeans Fashion People Swear Are Better Than DesignerDon't wait—they'll go back to full price after Black Friday.
-
Victoria Beckham Just Put an Elegant and Fresh Spin on the Anti-Trend Jeans That Petite Women LoveSleek and chic.
-
From Paddock 'Fits to On-Track Rivalries: Go Sports Dives Into F1 Ahead of the 2025 LVGPRead up before lights out on Saturday night.
