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Kaia Gerber’s Best Red Carpet Looks, From Stylish Teen to Supermodel

Five women in elegant evening gowns posing on a red carpet with paparazzi in the background.

Collage by Vogue. photos via Getty Images

Collage by Vogue. photos via Getty Images

It’s a surprise to absolutely nobody that Kaia Gerber is a natural on the red carpet—turning a look is hard-wired into her DNA.

Since her career kicked off in earnest a decade ago, Gerber’s red carpet appearances have served as a map to her fashion industry bona fides. The model is a devoted fan of (and friend to) Sarah Burton, following the designer from her tenure at Alexander McQueen to the helm of Givenchy. Burton’s designs are a staple in Gerber’s red carpet oeuvre, from the pewter-sequined gown she wore to her first-ever Met Gala in 2022 to the red hot velvet strapless number she donned at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscars party.

Pieter Mulier’s Alaïa has become another go-to in recent years. Gerber turned to the designer for the 2022 Academy Gala, where she opted for a sheer, body-conscious long-sleeve and a rich plum mermaid skirt. But at the 2024 Palm Royale premiere, she did a 180 in one of Mulier’s drapey mini dresses—this one a vibrant teal.

Over the last 10 years, Gerber has shown impressive range. Take, for example, the edgy zipper-laden Zuhair Murad suit she chose for the 2016 premiere of Sister Cities or the fresh-off-the-runway Fendi couture dress she wore to The Shards premiere in London.

In honor of her latest Vogue cover—her fifth!—revisit Kaia Gerber’s finest red carpet fashion moments.

  • Woman on a red carpet wearing a black zip-front outfit and high heels, posing in front of a Lifetime backdrop.
    Tommaso Boddi
    1/20

    Zuhair Murad

    Sister Cities premiere, 2016

  • Model in a pale blue off-shoulder ruffle gown posing on a red carpet with a green leafy wall backdrop and gold script signage behind her.
    Jeff Spicer/BFC/Getty Images
    2/20

    Ralph & Russo

    The 2017 Fashion Awards

  • Selena Gomez on a red carpet in a white lace mini dress with sheer panels and silver sandals.
    Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
    3/20

    Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini

    2017 Daily Front Row Fashion Media Awards

  • Woman wearing a sequined, cut‑out evening gown on a red carpet with a leafy backdrop.
    Samir Hussein
    4/20

    Alexander McQueen

    The 2018 Fashion Awards

  • Woman in a strapless black ball gown with leaf appliqué at the bodice, posing on a red carpet as photographers snap in the background.
    John Shearer
    5/20

    Oscar de la Renta

    2021 Met Gala, “In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion”

     

  • Woman on the red carpet in a glittering silver beaded gown with fringe, posing for cameras.
    Mike Coppola/Getty Images
    6/20

    Alexander McQueen

    2022 Met Gala, “In America: An Anthology of Fashion”

     

  • Woman in a sheer black turtleneck bodysuit and ruched purple gown standing in a dim event hall, hands on hips.
    Michael Buckner/Getty Images
    7/20

    Alaïa

    2022 Academy Gala

  • Woman in a sleek white gown posing on a red carpet at a TIFF event, backdrop covered in sponsor logos. Available lighting highlights her jewelry and dark hair against the dress edge.
    Jeremy Chan/Getty Images
    8/20

    Hervé Léger

    2024 Toronto International Film Festival

  • Woman in a strapless white sequin gown posing on a green carpet with photographers in the background.
    Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images
    9/20

    Prada

    2024 Met Gala, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion”

     

  • Woman with wavy brown hair in a black striped fringe dress posing on a red carpet at the TIME100 Next event backdrop.
    Taylor Hill
    10/20

    Alaïa

    2024 Time100 Next Gala

     

  • Woman in a turquoise draped dress posing on a pink palm-themed backdrop at a fashion event.
    JC Olivera/GA/Getty Images
    11/20

    Alaïa

    Palm Royale premiere, 2024

     

  • Woman posing in a pale mint-green, textured strapless gown with fringe hem beside a row of white columns at nightfall.
    Taylor Hill
    12/20

    Gucci

    2024 LACMA Art + Film Gala

  • Woman in a long black beaded gown posing on a red stage curtain backdrop, hands together, at a formal event
    Emma McIntyre/Getty Images
    13/20

    Vintage Givenchy couture by Alexander McQueen

    2024 Academy Gala

  • Model in a cream, ruffled gown with a sheer cape standing on a patterned floor at a fashion event backdrop.
    Amy Sussman/Getty Images
    14/20

    Vintage Valentino couture

    2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party

  • Woman in a purple polka-dot halter dress posing in front of a Palm Angels yellow backdrop.
    Gilbert Flores/Getty Images
    15/20

    Dries Van Noten

    Palm Royale season 2 celebration, 2025

     

  • Woman in a bright red, sequined evening gown standing beside ornate gray columns at nightfall.
    Taylor Hill
    16/20

    Gucci

    2025 LACMA Art + Film Gala

     

  • Woman wearing a white lace sleeveless gown standing on a stage with blue curtains behind her.
    Amy Sussman/Getty Images
    17/20

    Givenchy by Sarah Burton

    2025 Academy Gala

  • Woman in a strapless red dress with a thigh-high slit posing on a light grey carpeted floor.
    Jamie McCarthy
    18/20

    Givenchy by Sarah Burton

    2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party

     

  • Woman in a silver diamond-pattern mesh gown posing on a blue carpet with a tropical backdrop of red palm trees and blue waves.
    Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images
    19/20

    Valentino

    The Shards New York premiere, 2026

  • Female model in a long black sheer gown posing on a blue water-themed backdrop with event logos (FX The Show, Disney+).
    Dave Benett/Getty Images
    20/20

    Fendi couture

    The Shards London premiere, 2026

     

This article was originally published on Vogue.com. 

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Hannah Jackson is a fashion writer at Vogue. Prior to working full-time with the publication, she previously did freelance writing and was a social media manager at TheLi.st. Her work has been published in ELLE, Architectural Digest, The Cut/New York Magazine, Rolling Stone, W Magazine, Cosmopolitan, NYLON, InStyle, Bustle, and more. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from UC Santa Barbara where she studied political science. She also has a Master of Science degree from Northwestern University where she studied journalism along with a specialization in magazines.

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