It was a full-circle fashion moment for Kaia Gerber, who stepped out at the Vanity Fair Oscars After-Party in a look that felt instantly familiar. Dressed in a custom red velvet gown by Givenchy, designed by Sarah Burton, the model delivered a modern take on a silhouette that echoes one of Cindy Crawford’s most memorable ‘90s style moments.
Kaia’s gown was all about sculpted glamour. The strapless design featured a structured, corset-style bodice that hugged her frame, while soft draping at the hips added movement and dimension.
© Taylor HillA dramatically high thigh slit brought a daring edge, balanced by a sweeping floor-length train that elevated the look into classic Hollywood territory.
She leaned fully into the monochromatic moment, pairing the dress with delicate red strappy sandals and a matching bow clutch, proof that restraint can be just as powerful as excess.
© ZUMA Press, Inc.Beauty played a key role in sealing the homage. With voluminous, side-parted waves and bronzed, glowing skin, Kaia tapped into the effortless sensuality that defined her mother’s supermodel era.
Makeup artist Jamal Scott kept the look soft and luminous, letting her natural features, and unmistakable resemblance, take center stage.
© Karwai TangThe parallels to Cindy’s 1995 appearance at the MTV Movie Awards are hard to ignore. Back then, Cindy opted for a fitted red bandage mini dress, styled with strappy sandals, a coordinating scarf, and a tiny pouch bag.
© Globe Photos/ZUMA Press Wire/ShutterstockWhile the silhouettes differ, Kaia’s elongated and dramatic, Cindy’s short and body-conscious, the DNA is the same, bold red, confident minimalism, and that signature supermodel ease.
More than just a fashion callback, the moment underscores a shared instinct for timeless style. Both models gravitate toward clean lines, strong tailoring, and statement color over embellishment.
© Mike MarslandAnd as Kaia herself has admitted, the resemblance isn’t just visual, it’s practical. “The nice thing about like looking quite similar to a parent is if I want to know if a hair or makeup look will look good on me, I will look up pictures of my mom,” she said to Vogue. “Because if it looks good on her, most of the time, I can pull it off as well.”
Still, the comparisons weren’t always so welcome. “At first she was like, ‘We look nothing alike!’” Cindy once joked, before acknowledging the uncanny similarities. Now, it’s clear Kaia has embraced the connection, not as something to live up to, but as a foundation to build on.
