Kaia Gerber
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The gist
Kaia Gerber turned 25 and launched a 60-piece Re/Done capsule collection.
Her age and style keep drawing comparisons to mother Cindy Crawford.
Background
Kaia Gerber is the model-actress daughter of supermodel Cindy Crawford, and she has been a fixture of fashion coverage for years. In early September 2026 she marked her 25th birthday, which her mother celebrated with an Instagram tribute, while outlets noted the long-running side-by-side comparisons between the two. Around the same time, she appeared in Ryan Murphy's 1980s-set series 'The Shards' and prepared to launch a capsule collection with the brand Re/Done, where she is an investor and creative partner.
How it unfolded
- Sep 3, 2026Gerber tells 'The Shards' costars about an Avatar doll named after Keanu Reeves for which she sewed a diaper.
- Sep 5, 2026Cindy Crawford posts an Instagram tribute for Gerber's 25th birthday, calling her '(not so) baby' and praising her compassion and kindness.
- Sep 6, 2026The Independent reports Gerber drew criticism after a US Open appearance in a black midi dress, with commenters saying she looks older than 24.
- Sep 8, 2026Vogue reports Gerber's 60-piece Re/Done capsule collection, Kaia Vol. 1, launches the following week.
- Sep 9, 2026CNN covers the 1980s style of 'The Shards,' in which Gerber stars.
Who’s saying what
- Public
- Some commenters said Gerber looks older than her 24 years, with one writing she 'looks a lot older than 24' and another comparing her to a Real Housewives cast member.
- Analysts
- The Independent framed the criticism as a double bind, noting that young women who adopt Nineties minimalism, including Kendall Jenner, attract similar remarks.
- Support
- Crawford praised Gerber as wise beyond her years and filled with compassion, kindness, and love in her birthday post.
Still unverified
The exact number and identity of people criticizing Gerber's US Open look are not specified; the quoted comments come from unnamed social media users cited by The Independent.