Once in a blue moon, a muse graces the fashion sphere only to become something of a cultural force. The 2020s have witnessed the ascension of stars from Dua Lipa to Emily Ratajkowski and Sabrina Carpenter - leading on from a legacy established by vintage icons like Audrey Hepburn, Brigette Bardot and Greta Garbo. The industry can't be without its poster girls - preferably ones armed with unmatched wardrobes and ample charisma.
Kaia Gerber’s destiny was sealed from the very beginning. The daughter of modelling royalty Cindy Crawford, the 24-year-old has carved out an illustrious career in the style world, making a name for herself in her own right. Born in 2001 to the beloved Nineties supermodel and entrepreneur Rande Gerber, she grew up in Los Angeles alongside older brother Presley - who also dabbled with modelling to great success.
© GC ImagesKaia’s modelling career began early, landing her first campaign at just ten years old for Young Versace’s spring/summer 2012 collection. By sixteen, while most teens were focused on GCSEs, Kaia was preparing for her hotly anticipated runway debut, walking in Raf Simons’s sophomore show for Calvin Klein 205W39NYC. Fittingly, her entrance onto the catwalk came 26 years after her mother Cindy Crawford’s own debut, which took place at Donna Karan’s spring/summer 1991 showcase.
Her CV jumped up a notch in 2017, when she hit the catwalk to open the Alexander Wang SS18 show. Naturally, she immediately made waves in the industry, cementing herself as one-to-watch for both designers and publications seeking the ‘next big thing.’
© GettyOnly a year later in 2018, the star received the coveted Model of the Year award at the British Fashion Awards, also launching a collaboration with Karl Lagerfeld named ‘KarlxKaia.’ Other big names in the luxury world soon came calling, including Marc Jacobs, Chanel, Prada, Fendi and Burberry.
Her modelling work began to shift towards acting as she entered her twenties. She appeared in shows such as Bottoms, proving her skill set extended far beyond the catwalk.
Today, the star divides her time between modelling, acting and her book club Library Science - a true multi-hyphenate. We take a look back at her top ten modelling moments below.
Kaia Gerber's best runway moments ever:
© Marc PiaseckiValentino AW24
Kaia opened the Valentino AW24 show at Chateau de Chantilly during Paris Fashion Week back in 2023.
© Getty ImagesAlexander Wang SS18
The model made headlines after she fiercely hit the runway to open the Alexander Wang SS18 show during New York Fashion Week.
© WireImagePrada AW23
Serving up 90s minimalism, the daughter of Cindy Crawford opened Prada's AW23 show in the soon-to-be internet-viral tank top.
© Getty ImagesChanel SS19
© Daniele VenturelliVersace SS18
Sporting a striking yellow animal print ensemble, Kaia graced the runway for the Versace SS18 show during Milan Fashion Week.
© Getty ImagesMoschino SS19
The certified Moschino muse donned a painterly orange look for the brand's SS19 show during Milan Fashion Week.
© Getty ImagesGivenchy AW20
For the Givenchy Haute Couture AW20 show, Kaia was decked out in dramatic feathers in shades of white, mint and black.
© Getty ImagesMoschino SS20
Another magic Moschino moment, Kaia took to the runway in a Picasso-inspired guitar dress for the house's SS20 showcase.
© Getty Images for Marc JacobsMarc Jacobs AW20
A vision in yellow, the LA It-girl walked for Marc Jacobs' Kaia Gerber walked for the Marc Jacobs AW20 runway show during New York Fashion Week.
© Getty ImagesMoschino AW21
The model tapped into Rococo decadence as she walked for Moschino's AW21 show in a look inspired by Marie Antoinette.
© Getty ImagesMoschino AW19
Leaning into candy-toned coral, Kaia graced the runway in a biker-inspired skirt set for Moschino's AW19 show.
© Getty ImagesOff-White AW23
Embracing 00s slogans, Kaia donned a dramatic, pale blue puffball skirt and a graphic yellow tee for Off-White AW23 runway offering.
© Getty ImagesR13 SS19
The Palm Royale actress championed hippie-esque tie-dye when walking the runway for the R13 SS19 show.
