Of course, we can’t ignore Karl Lagerfeld and Chanel. Kaia became a muse for Lagerfeld in his final years, and their chemistry was electric. She walked the iconic Paris-Dakar show in 2019 wearing tweed with a playful beret, and you could feel her smile through the camera. Karl famously said she had “the right attitude”—and he was spot-on.
What made their partnership so special? She brought a youthful sparkle to Chanel’s classic codes, proving that luxury doesn’t have to be stiff. Instead, it can be a joyful dance between past and present.
Kaia Gerber makes her catwalk debut
Versace: The Bold Family Reunion
Okay, here’s a moment that made the internet lose its mind. In 2018, Donatella Versace sent Kaia down the runway alongside her mother, Cindy Crawford, for a tribute to the late Gianni Versace. Seeing them stride together in matching gold chain dresses? That was pure fire.
Donatella didn’t just cast Kaia—she embraced her as part of the Versace legacy. The designer’s love for bold prints and empowering silhouettes gave Kaia a platform to show her versatility, from bombshell to businesswoman in a single catwalk.
