Kaia Gerber Channels Cindy Crawford’s ’90s Cool at the Academy Museum Gala

At this year’s Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles, Kaia Gerber arrived in a custom white lace gown by Givenchy, designed by Sarah Burton. The look immediately reinforced her place among the new generation of models carrying the torch from the supermodel era her mother helped define.

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The column-style gown was refined and precise. Cut close to the body and made from delicate lace, it reflected Burton’s eye for structure and balance. There was no excess; just an emphasis on craftsmanship that spoke for itself.

Gerber kept her look pared down. Straight hair, neutral makeup and minimal jewellery gave the ensemble a sense of ease and clarity. The effect was natural and assured, proof that simple styling can still hold attention on a red carpet where fashion often chases attention rather than refinement.

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In photos, her resemblance to Cindy Crawford was striking. The symmetry of her features and the calm stance before the cameras felt familiar yet completely her own, an unforced continuation of the aesthetic her mother once embodied.

Editors from Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and Marie Claire named her among the best dressed of the night, praising the gown’s restraint amid a lineup of high-drama looks. While others favoured oversized cuts and bold colour, Gerber’s minimalist choice showed that restraint still carries influence.

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Cameras followed her every step, capturing a presence that felt both familiar and fresh. The grace and composure reminiscent of the ’90s were unmistakable, yet distinctly Kaia — a modern interpretation of a style her mother once defined.

Kaia Gerber didn’t just resemble her mother that night; she carried the legacy into her own moment. In her Givenchy gown, she proved that timeless style doesn’t fade, it simply adapts.