The Iconic Dress That Was Almost a Teatowel

This legendary 1997 Brit Awards dress was not originally a designer garment. Geri Halliwell actually created it by sewing a tea towel featuring the British flag onto a simple black Gucci mini dress.

When the Spice Girls were asked to perform, Halliwell felt her plain black dress was too boring. She decided to spice it up by pinning a Union Jack tea towel to the front. The look became a global sensation that defined the Cool Britannia era of the late nineties. It was later sold at an auction for a record-breaking price, cementing its place in fashion history.