The Bandage Dress Is Back – And It’s Is 2025’s Boldest Celebration Of The Female Form
Body-ody-ody
By Cali Westmoreland | 12th June 2025The bandage dress is back – yes, you heard that right. Fashion’s cycle has spun us through the early aughts, and now (terrifyingly), we’ve landed in the 2010s. First on the comeback list? The iconic bandage dress.
Tighter, sexier, and sassier than ever, this throwback piece has re-emerged as 2025’s most unexpected fashion comeback. Once the unofficial uniform of ‘90s supermodels and early-2010s nightlife, the bandage dress is reclaiming its place in the style spotlight.
Who is responsible for the comeback?
When one of the world’s most-watched fashion brands declares a trend’s return, you better believe we’re listening. UK label House of CB has stepped confidently into the spotlight, leading the charge on the bandage dress revival. Their latest drop? A lineup of unapologetically sexy, waist-snatching numbers. And honestly – we hate to admit it – but they might be onto something. Don’t get us wrong: Herve Leger will always be the OG. But it took a Gen Z–adjacent brand like House of CB to bring the silhouette back into the spotlight – this time, with a more accessible price tag and a modern edge.
A history of high-octane glamour
Originally crafted by French designer Hervé L. Leroux, the bandage dress became his signature silhouette. Built from horizontal strips of knitted elastic cloth, the design sculpted the body like a modern corset, offering structure, sensuality, and that iconic “snatched” effect long before waist trainers hit TikTok. It was unapologetic. It was power dressing. It was everywhere.
2025’s sexy renaissance
Fast forward to now, and we’re in the middle of a full-blown bandage dress renaissance. Don’t believe us? Just look at Kaia Gerber’s 2024 Toronto Film Festival look – a clear nod to her mum Cindy Crawford’s legendary 1993 Oscars moment. The parallels are no coincidence. Fashion is cyclical as we said, and this comeback is as polished as it is powerful.
Are we actually mad about it?
It’s easy to roll your eyes at a trend revival – especially when it feels a little too soon (come on, people, it’s been at least a decade). But take a step back and ask yourself: what’s not to love about a bandage dress? Sculpting, sexy, and seriously striking, this silhouette has always been about celebrating the body, not hiding it. And in 2025, we’re all the way here for that. Honestly, it’s a refreshing shift from the conservative styling we’ve been glorifying lately.
Modern takes for the Gen Z crowd
Not keen on digging through Depop for vintage Herve Leger? No worries. House of CB’s modern take brings that signature snatch factor to a whole new generation. The vibe? Think high-glam with a TikTok twist.
The Aussie labels are coming…
With the hugely popular UK brand leading the charge, it’s only a matter of time before Aussie brands like join the party. We’re thinking brands like Kookai, Bec + Bridge, Significant Other, and plenty more, will be all over this. You can practically hear the cocktail clinks and fabric rustling already. Once one brand nails it, the rest are always close behind – fashion moves fast, and this trend is running in stilettos.
So zip up, buckle in, and prepare for impact – the bandage dress is officially back and commanding main character energy.
Convinced? Shop our edit and strap in.
Imagery: Getty Images, @houseofcb
