Brooks Nader, a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model, made a bold style statement while appearing on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. For the late-night appearance, Nader stepped out in an archival Christian Dior dress that immediately turned heads thanks to its daring construction and vintage runway appeal.
Brooks Nader wears archival Dior dress that hangs on by just a strap for WWHL
The Brooks Nader Dior moment featured a rare design from Dior’s Spring/Summer 2000 collection by John Galliano. The black strap dress showcased an asymmetrical, plunging neckline and a body-skimming silhouette that felt both sleek and dramatic. What truly set the look apart was its barely there support system. The dress appeared to be held up by straps detailed with gold CD chain-link logos.
The logo strap doubled as both structure and statement. Rendered in metallic gold, it added contrast against the black fabric while clearly referencing Galliano’s bold, logo-driven era at Dior. The strap created a halter style effect, drawing attention to the neckline and giving the archival piece its signature edge.
The rest of the dress stayed intentionally minimal. Clean lines and a smooth finish allowed the strap detail to remain the focal point, while the fitted cut emphasized Nader’s silhouette without feeling overworked. The design’s simplicity made the archival element feel timeless rather than dated.
The 28-year-old kept her styling refined for the WWHL appearance. She wore her hair down in soft waves, adding movement and softness to the sharp lines of the dress. Her makeup stayed polished and neutral, with glowing skin and subtle definition that complemented the vintage Dior piece.
By choosing an archival Galliano-era design for late-night television, Brooks Nader delivered a fashion-forward moment rooted in runway history. Nader’s Dior dress proved that a single detail, in this case, one logo strap, can carry an entire outfit and make a lasting impression.
Originally reported by Viha Shah on The Fashion Spot.
