There are few wardrobes we'd happily inherit more than Kaia Gerber's. At just 23, the model-turned-actress has mastered the art of the off-duty uniform, with a rotation of vintage and new, girly and tomboyish pieces that consistently make their way onto our Pinterest outfit moodboards.
Her style formula is deceptively simple: straight-leg denim, a good leather jacket, ballet flats, and perhaps a sweater when the weather gets chilly. Gerber's affinity for a good vintage Levi is not one lost on us, in fact, it's right up our alley, and perhaps one of the most approachable things about her constant emulation of previous trends is the accessibility of it all. The fact that she is clad in black converse, blue jeans and sporting baseball caps, serves as a nice reprieve from seeing celebrities wear t-shirts that often cost more that a fortnight of rent.
She's a fan of slips (both skirts and dresses), mini skirts, a great sundress, and makes even the most basic activewear look appealing. Whether strolling the streets of New York with a book and a matcha in hand, or slipping into a gondola at Venice Film Festival (with boyfriend Lewis Pullman on her arm), she's got a knack for looking simultaneously like she just threw the outfit on, and like the most put-together woman you've ever seen.
Gerber’s wardrobe pulls heavily from '90s references — it helps, of course, that she's the daughter of OG supermodel Cindy Crawford. But she's also inspired by the low-fi, sporty boyish dressing that icons like Jennifer Aniston, Lady Di and Carolyn Bessett-Kennedy wore so well.
When it comes to red carpet dressing, she keeps that same sense of ease, but dials up the glamour. Most recently, at the Venice Film Festival, she channelled old Hollywood in new season Givenchy, featuring a sheer lace bodice, and a gently voluminous a-line skirt. To accessorise, she kept things simple: a pair of pointed-toe pumps by Repetto, and dark sunglasses by Khaite x Oliver Peoples.
Beyond Venice, Gerber’s red carpet looks maintain that same effortless balance. She favours clean silhouettes, soft tailoring, and thoughtful details over flashy statement pieces. It’s essentially her off-duty style, just elevated with luxe fabrics and designed for the spotlight. If you ask the RUSSH team, it’s this balance that makes her style so appealing. Whether she’s in vintage Levi’s or custom couture, she never looks like she’s trying too hard — which, really, is the whole point.
Re-live Gerber's best looks, below.
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