Laura Dern is embracing a new spotlight with grace. The 58-year-old actress made her runway debut at Paris Fashion Week on Wednesday, October 1, opening the Gabriela Hearst show in a breathtaking floral gown. The “Big Little Lies” star led the models down a runway set between historic Parisian buildings, her presence both elegant and commanding.
Dressed in a cream gown adorned with hundreds of delicate floral appliqués, Dern embodied timeless beauty.
The look featured a soft scoop neckline and a flowing skirt, while her blonde hair framed her face in loose, effortless waves.
A Longtime Gabriela Hearst Supporter
Though this was her first time on the catwalk, Laura Dernâs Paris Fashion Week debut felt like a natural extension of a bond years in the making. The 58-year-old actress has been a devoted supporter of Gabriela Hearstâs designs, first wearing the label at her 2017 Met Gala debut. Since then, she has turned to Hearst for award shows and red carpets, embracing the designerâs commitment to elegance and sustainability.
On October 1, that relationship reached new heights as Dern opened the Hearst runway show in Paris, marking her modeling debut in a way that would be unforgettable.
Fashion Runs in the Family
Dern isnât the first in her family to embrace the runway. Her son, Ellery Walker Harper, made his modeling debut in 2018 at the age of 17, walking for Calvin Klein during New York Fashion Week. Dern proudly sat front row and later gushed on Instagram, calling herself the âproudest mama.â
The actress shares Ellery, now 24, and her daughter, Jaya Harper, 20, with her ex-husband, Ben Harper, whom she divorced in 2013. While Jaya hasnât modeled on the catwalk, she often joins her mother at major fashion events. Most recently, the pair attended Ralph Laurenâs New York Fashion Week show earlier this month, and in 2023, they sat front row together at Giorgio Armaniâs Haute Couture presentation in Paris.
Dern and Jaya turned heads at Ralph Laurenâs September show in New York City. Dern wore a floral-print gown with a sheer bodice and ruffled detailing, while Jaya opted for a chic white top paired with black trousers and a fringed camel jacket. Their fashionable appearances together have made them a stylish duo at fashion week events.
With her runway debut in Paris, Dern adds modeling to her list of talents, proving that her presence shines both on-screen and on the catwalk.
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