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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. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Kaia Gerber frequently wears Sarah Burton, following the designer from her Alexander McQueen tenure to her current role at Givenchy, including looks for the 2022 Met Gala and 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

Kaia Gerber’s first Met Gala appearance was in 2021, when she wore a strapless black Oscar de la Renta ball gown with leaf appliqué at the bodice for the “In America” exhibition theme.

Kaia Gerber wore an edgy, zipper-laden Zuhair Murad suit to the 2016 premiere of Sister Cities, marking one of her earliest notable red carpet appearances.

Pieter Mulier’s Alaïa has become a recurring choice for Gerber, including a sheer bodysuit and plum mermaid skirt at the 2022 Academy Gala and a teal mini dress at the 2024 Palm Royale premiere.

As of this feature, Kaia Gerber has been on the cover of Vogue five times, with her red carpet fashion evolution tracked alongside her rise as a model.

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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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