TALK OF THE TOWN: Geri Halliwell, 49, stuns after dusting off her 2004 Emanuel Ungaro gown

TALK OF THE TOWN: Geri Halliwell, 49, shines brighter than ever after dusting off the same stunning dress she wore in 2004 to this year’s glittering F1 World Championship ceremony in Paris


It’s surely every woman’s dream – fitting into an old dress and looking better in it than you did 17 years ago.

Geri Halliwell, 49, did a spot of red-carpet recycling when she dusted off an Emanuel Ungaro gown she wore in 2004 for an evening out with her husband Christian Horner.

And wearing the same dress in Paris in 2021

Geri Halliwell, 49, did a spot of red-carpet recycling when she dusted off an Emanuel Ungaro gown she wore in 2004 (left) for an evening out with her husband Christian Horner

While all those years ago she paired it with a faux fur collar, for this outing she accessorised it with a matching shawl

While all those years ago she paired it with a faux fur collar, for this outing she accessorised it with a matching shawl

While all those years ago she paired it with a faux fur collar, for this outing she accessorised it with a matching shawl.

Geri and Christian, team principal for motorsports team Red Bull Racing, were supporting driver Max Verstappen as he picked up the Formula 1 World Champion trophy after his last-race victory over Lewis Hamilton.

Stacey’s look leaves us all agoggle 

Who’s that hiding behind the kind of goggles last seen on Johnny Depp’s face in Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory? 

Why, it’s documentary-maker Stacey Dooley – and the eyewear is actually a pair of Loewe sunglasses that cost £280.

Her blue balaclava, brown faux fur coat and running shoes did not help the look.

Who's that hiding behind the kind of goggles last seen on Johnny Depp¿s face in Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory? Why, it¿s documentary-maker Stacey Dooley

Who’s that hiding behind the kind of goggles last seen on Johnny Depp’s face in Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory? Why, it’s documentary-maker Stacey Dooley

Stacey, 34, was planning to spend Christmas with her boyfriend, former Strictly professional dancer Kevin Clifton. 

I trust Santa brought her a golden ticket that she can use to buy something more stylish.

Lockdown has a ring to it for Petra 

Petra Khashoggi is set to marry after an Instagram friend request during the first lockdown turned into an engagement. 

Petra, 41, the daughter of former Cabinet Minister Jonathan Aitken, was contacted by US businessman and old friend Danny F. Baker.

Petra Khashoggi, 41, the daughter of former Cabinet Minister Jonathan Aitken, was contacted by US businessman and old friend Danny F. Baker (pictured together above)

Petra Khashoggi, 41, the daughter of former Cabinet Minister Jonathan Aitken, was contacted by US businessman and old friend Danny F. Baker (pictured together above)

‘We first met as teenagers and had run into each other here and there,’ she says. 

The couple arranged to meet again as both were single, but not for long. 

‘Last week we got engaged!’ beams Petra.