Kristin Cavallari Channels Early 2000s Britney Spears in Snakeskin Bikini at Fashion Show

Meredith GordonFri, May 29, 2026 at 4:01 AM UTC

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Kristin Cavallari Channels Early 2000s Britney Spears in Snakeskin Bikini at Fashion Show

Kristin Cavallari, 39, is known to the world as an outspoken reality TV star and podcaster. The former Laguna Beach star just added another accolade to her resume, taking Miami Swim Week by storm for the Uncommon James x Resa fashion show in a tiny snakeskin bikini that took fans right back to Britney Spears’ iconic "I’m A Slave 4 U" performance at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards.

Cavallari may not have had a massive boa constrictor around her neck, but her fashion show look was classic early-2000s Britney. The reality TV star and mom of three confidently strutted down the runway wearing long blonde hair cascading down her tanned back and a snakeskin-print bikini that showed off her well-earned physique.

Kristin Cavallari’s Runway Look Sparks Britney Spears Comparisons

Britney’s 2001 MTV VMA performance remains one of the most iconic live pop music moments of all time, thanks in part to her unforgettable snake-themed styling and performance. While Britney famously incorporated a live snake into the performance and Cavallari did not, Kristin’s beachy blonde hair and snakeskin runway look served as a striking homage to the pop star’s legendary 2001 aesthetic.

“This feels like ‘I’m A Slave’ Britney came back to give the world what we neeeeeded right now in pop culture,” gushed one excited fan on video of Cavallari’s runway walk shared to social media.

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Fans React to Kristin Cavallari’s Miami Swim Week Appearance

Kristin Cavallari is the mom of three children she shares with ex-husband and former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler. The effort and discipline needed to achieve such a fit runway-ready look was not lost on Cavallari’s fans.

“The body is insane!” shared one commenter. Another asked, “You birthed three babies?”

Indeed, she did.

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Others were equally impressed by Kristin’s toned physique, especially her abs.

“I need your core ab workout,” wrote one follower. Another added, “Surprised the runway didn’t catch fire you GUYZZZZ.”

Why Early 2000s Fashion Nostalgia Is Everywhere Again

Kristin Cavallari’s apparent homage to Britney Spears’ 2001 "I’m A Slave 4 U" era reflects pop culture’s ongoing obsession with all things Y2K.

From low-rise jeans and cargo pants to Ugg boots and tiny tops, early-2000s fashion continues making a major comeback. The era’s upbeat dance-pop music is also experiencing renewed popularity, particularly across social media and nostalgia-driven trends.

Britney Spears fans, however, would argue the pop icon never went out of style.

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