Paris Hilton just proved her 21st birthday dress is still the blueprint, 24 years later 😳 The star hit the 2026 MTV VMAs red carpet in a glittering silver look that instantly had fans thinking of her legendary 2002 birthday outfit. The draped cowl neckline, the head-to-toe sparkle and the thick crystal choker all brought the resemblance. As one fan put it, it "looks sooo similar to her 21st birthday dress." The original was a slinky crystal chainmail minidress by Julien Macdonald, which she wore to her London birthday party in 2002. It went on to become one of the defining looks of the Y2K era. It's so iconic that Kendall Jenner wore it for her own 21st birthday in 2016, and Hilton called it "the best 21st birthday dress anyone could ever have." She's revisited it plenty of times since, including a pink version for New Year's Eve and a deconstructed take on the dress at the 2022 VMAs. This latest version brings the glamour into 2026 with a sleek blonde bob, sparkling opera gloves and ...