Supermodel Scion Kaia Gerber Channels Retro Glamour at Vanity Fair Oscars Party
While she may not have graced the Oscars red carpet, Kaia Gerber still made a major statement at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party on March 11th. The 22-year-old supermodel channeled retro glamour in a strapless black Celine gown dripping with sparkles. The dress featured an abstract, slightly plunging neckline and a long, floor-sweeping skirt.
Gerber’s look was styled to perfection by Danielle Goldberg, with glowing makeup by Valeria Ferreira featuring a subtle smoky eye and glossy blush pink lip. But the true showstopper was her hair – a voluminous cloud of crimped waves reminiscent of the iconic perms of the 1980s.
The tousled curls framed Gerber’s face beautifully, adding gorgeous retro volume and a few extra inches of height. Her brunette lengths were parted down the middle, with uniform corkscrews surrounding her head from root to end. The texture struck the perfect balance between tight coil and loose beach wave.
In an amusing mother-daughter twinning moment, Gerber coordinated with none other than supermodel mom Cindy Crawford, who also opted for sparkles in an eye-catching navy Alexandre Vauthier wrap gown with a daring slit. The family resemblance was uncanny as the two posed together pre-party.
Where her hair might have been a nod to Crawford, the Celine dress was all Kaia. An off-the-shoulder, strapless gown, the base of the garment was a plain black fabric. However, covering the dark color was shiny, metallic scale-like sequin that glittered the dress and reflected all the light in the room. Her makeup was another ’80s-today fusion moment. On top of a glowy, radiant base, Gerber added a flush of blush to her cheeks on top of a sculpting layer of contour. Kaia’s lips had a rich, glossy brown color that was a few shades lighter than her naked smoky eye, finishing the look.
Of course, Gerber’s elaborate ‘do didn’t happen by chance. Achieving those perfect, perm-inspired curls requires the right tools and techniques. The BaByliss Tight Curls Wand delivers the ideal base of corkscrew curls, while a brush like La Bonne Brosse’s N.03 gently separates and adds airy, voluminous texture.
And to ensure the style lasts through a night of dancing and celebrations, the iconic L’Oréal Paris Elnett Hairspray (around since the 1960s) is an absolute must for fighting frizz and keeping curls intact.
Gerber has frequently paid homage to her supermodel lineage through her fashion choices, from re-creating her mom’s signature 90s smoky eye to accessorizing with skinny scarves reminiscent of the decade. This Oscars after-party look is simply the latest glamorous nod to Cindy’s era-defining style.
In channeling the retro-glam perms of the 1980s, Gerber proved she can deftly merge vintage inspiration with contemporary taste. The overall effect was stunning – a masterclass in reviving an iconic beauty trend from years past and making it thoroughly modern.
