If it weren't for Hailey Bieber, the whale tail thong might've perished with the turn of the 21st century. The '90s style enthusiast is carrying the trend's revival on her shoulders. On November 13, a Gucci-clad Bieber brought it back into the limelight at the 2025 GQ Men of the Year party.
Earlier this week, Bieber popped up as the final cover star for GQ’s 30th annual Men of the Year issue. So, she automatically scored an invite to the red carpet event a few days later. The "Party Like It’s 1995" theme felt right up the supermodel's alley—she closed the step-and-repeat circuit (as she should) in '90s-inspired Gucci. Bieber's stylist, Dani Michelle, proved they're a match made in fashion heaven with a sheer halter-neck gown. Itty-bitty black rhinestones—situated vertically in top-to-bottom stripes—added dimension and shine to the mesh foundation.
