STYLE EVOLUTION

Kaia Gerber’s Best Red Carpet Looks Are Modern Twists On Old Hollywood

by Matthew Velasco

Kaia Gerber attends The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion" at The Metro...
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Kaia Gerber is no stranger to the spotlight. Or the red carpet, for that matter. As the daughter of hospitality maven Rande Gerber and supermodel Cindy Crawford, the model and actress has been hitting the step and repeat since the tender age of five.

Now—regardless if she’s flying solo, alongside her boyfriend Austin Butler, or posted up with her ever-stylish mom—Gerber has managed to establish entirely unique red carpet signatures. She’s worn plenty of top brands like Celine, Alaïa, Alexander McQueen, and Saint Laurent to awards ceremonies and premieres (both Butler’s and her own after recently dipping her toes into acting with Bottoms and Palm Royale). But there’s also a through line of timeless, classic silhouettes, whether she’s referencing Old Hollywood icons like Audrey Hepburn and Bianca Jagger or showing off the runway’s latest offerings. Below, a look through Kaia Gerber’s most memorable red carpet moments.

2024: Palme Royale Premiere

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Gerber tapped into her avant-garde side for the 2024 Palme Royale premiere. She slipped into a draped, asymmetrical look from Alaïa that she paired with almond-toe pumps.

2023: Omega Event

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The mother-daughter duo matched in LBDs at a 2023 Omega event. Gerber sported a turtleneck piece from Alaïa while Cindy went classic in a plunging midi number.

2023: Academy Museum Gala

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Gerber, decked out in custom Celine, referenced Audrey Hepburn’s Sabrina dress at the 2023 Academy Museum Gala.

2023: National Book Awards

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This vintage Ralph Lauren dress debuted on the brand’s runway six months before Gerber was even born. Still, the model pulled it off with ease during a joint appearance with Cindy at the 2023 National Book Awards.

2023: Time100 Gala

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Gerber and Butler epitomized Hollywood elegance at the 2023 Time100 Gala. Gerber, for her part, wore a pleated dress from Khaite while Butler looked dapper in Gucci tailoring.

2023: Vanity Fair Oscar Party

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In a disco ball Saint Laurent look, Gerber commanded attention at the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. Her boyfriend, nominated for his performance in Elvis, sported a chic black suit and a satin blouse.

2022: Cannes Film Festival

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To support the premiere of her boyfriend’s film Elvis at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, Gerber kept things simple and classic in a red halter gown from Celine.

2022: Met Gala

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Gilded Glamour? Well, yes. Gerber was entirely on theme at the 2022 Met Gala in a sequined Alexander McQueen number and layers of bouncy curls.

2022: Academy Museum Gala

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In bodycon Alaïa, the model tested the limits of the sheer red carpet trend at the 2022 Academy Museum Gala.

2021: Met Gala

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Gerber channeled Bianca Jagger at the 2021 Met Gala, attending the event in a strapless Oscar de la Renta gown inspired by Jagger’s 1981 Met look.

2021: InStyle Awards

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Fringe is always fun. Gerber wowed at the 2021 InStyle Awards in an ombre Alexander McQueen gown that she paired with even more fringe (from her bangs, of course) and strappy white heels.

2021: Academy Museum Gala

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Gerber brought the sparkle to the 2021 Academy Museum Gala in a glittery Celine number.

2019: The Fashion Awards

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The model slipped into Sarah Burton’s Alexander McQueen to present at the 2019 Fashion Awards.

2018: CFDA Awards

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For her debut appearance at the CFDA Awards, Gerber slipped into an ab-baring look from Alexander Wang.

2017: The Fashion Awards

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Gerber looked elegant in a tiered Ralph & Russo stunner during the 2017 Fashion Awards in London.

2016: The Daily Front Row Awards

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The model brought some edge to the 2016 Daily Front Row Awards in a halter dress complete with silver grommet details.

2014: Teen Vogue Young Hollywood Party

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For one of her first solo red carpet appearances, Gerber went with a backless LBD and tousled waves for a 2014 Teen Vogue party.

2013: Malibu Boys And Girls Club Gala

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Another red carpet moment with mom and dad at a 2013 gala in Malibu.

2011: Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark Premiere

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It was a family affair at the 2011 premiere of Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark.

2008: Stuart House Benefit

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Gerber rocked pink Converse sneakers at a 2008 benefit alongside her family.

2007: High School Musical 2 Premiere

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A High School Musical 2 moment, alongside her mom and brother Presley, in 2007.

2006: St. Jude Event

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Then five, Gerber attended her very first red carpet alongside her mom, Cindy Crawford.