10 Times Cindy Crawford's Daughter Kaia Gerber Channeled Her Mom's Iconic Style

The '90s gave us plenty of OG supermodels you probably won't recognize today, and the stunning Cindy Crawford might just be among them. Crawford, who dominated the decade, undeniably left a major impact on the fashion industry, and decades later, she is still one of the greats. In 2001, Crawford gave birth to her and model Rande Gerber's second child, daughter Kaia, who has grown into the spitting image of her famous mother.

Of course, with both parents being models, it's not surprising that Kaia grew into a beauty who is also a successful model and actor. While we've already discussed the stunning style transformation of Kaia Gerber, the truth is that the young star gets a lot of inspiration from her mother. In fact, over the years, we've seen Kaia sport plenty of looks reminiscent of the fashion her mother has worn. "I'm probably more inspired by you, than you are by me," Kaia revealed to Hola! in 2025, referring to her mother. "Her style has been pretty dialed in for a while. The older I get, the more I go into your territory, which is classic." And frankly, how could Kaia not look back at some of the supermodel's fashion choices for inspiration — plenty of us do!

Red is the type of color that instantly puts you at the center of attention, and when sparkle is added into the mix, it's even more eye-catching. 

Kaia Gerber rocked a sequin red gown to the LACMA Art+Film Gala in November 2025 — a look that instantly reminded us of one of Cindy Crawford's Met Gala dresses. Back in May 2018, the supermodel showed up to the annual fashion event in a similar red gown, which also slightly shimmered under the lights.

Considering that they're both brunettes, cobalt blue is a shade that looks beautiful on both Kaia Gerber and Cindy Crawford. 

In May 2024, the young actor was photographed running errands in New York City wearing loose black pants and a cobalt-blue button-up top, creating an effortlessly chic combination. In June 2019, her mother was photographed donning a similar top while also out and about in the Big Apple; however, Crawford paired hers with skinny jeans.

Over the years, black lace dresses have become a red carpet staple. But back in the '90s, not many dared to put them on. However, one star who wore them confidently was Cindy Crawford, who rocked a strapless lace gown to the Fire & Ice Ball held in Los Angeles, California, in September 1997. 

And as one of the celebrity kids who inherited their parents' famous style, Kaia Gerber has never been intimidated by the trend either. In February 2026, the model wore a black lace halter dress to the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards.

Rocking a metallic statement piece is not for the faint of heart, as the bold items tend to instantly draw attention. Of course, as professionals who have worked in the fashion industry, both Kaia Gerber and Cindy Crawford are experts at pulling them off. 

Gerber rocked a gold fringe mini dress to a party hosted by British Vogue and Tiffany & Co. in February 2024 — a look, dare we say, was even bolder than the silver metallic mini dress her mother put on for the 50th Anniversary Party of GQ in September 2007.

Blazers were such a '90s closet staple, and they have had numerous comebacks since. In October 2019, Kaia Gerber was photographed wearing a burnt red velvet version while out and about in New York City. The young star paired it with a black mini dress and knee-high boots for a stylish yet simple outfit. 

In October 1992, Cindy Crawford wore a similar blazer while promoting Revlon in London, England; however, the supermodel paired hers with a matching miniskirt, black top, and black tights.

Both Kaia Gerber and Cindy Crawford are pros at looking stylish in the colder months. And one standby piece both models have in their closets is a classic light golden brown coat. 

Kaia Gerber was photographed wearing hers in February 2020 while leaving a New York Fashion Week event. The star rocked it over a fun neon green sweater and straight-cut jeans, giving us the perfect model-off-duty fashion moment. Just months earlier, in November 2019, Cindy Crawford was photographed rocking a twinning coat in New York City, too, pairing hers with skinny jeans and matching beige booties.

A monochromatic pantsuit provides one of the easiest ways to look perfectly put-together with minimal effort. Both Kaia Gerber and Cindy Crawford are fond of the fashion trend, proving that it is timeless and basically foolproof. 

In September 2023, Gerber was photographed at Paris Fashion Week in a retro oversized gray pantsuit. Back in October 2019, Crawford was photographed in a similar 'fit in New York City, proving that the look is a stellar choice for women of any age.

While it's clear that Kaia Gerber often draws inspiration from her mother's fashion choices, we love seeing just how authentic she still makes them. 

For example, back in November 2021, Cindy Crawford wore a black dress with sheer stripes to an event in San Francisco, California, and years later, Gerber wore a completely different dress that was still reminiscent of her mother's fashion. In October 2024, Gerber walked the red carpet at the Time100 Next Gala in New York City in a black dress with sheer stripes, but hers was a more modern take on the trend.

Considering that they're both models, Kaia Gerber and Cindy Crawford's street styles have also been just as interesting as their red carpet fashion. And one clothing item that both ladies have stocked in their own closet is leather pants. 

In November 2000, Crawford was photographed leaving a restaurant in Beverly Hills, California, wearing a shiny pair of the late 90s staple. In September 2017, Gerber rocked a pair of leather pants in New York City, plus a jacket rocking the logo of her mom's former employer, Pepsi. Her pants were skinny and matte, as the trends of the late 2010s called for.

It has always been obvious just how much Kaia Gerber resembles her stunning mother, but seeing side-by-side images of the two in very similar clothing makes their similarities even clearer. 

In March 1993, Cindy Crawford attended the Academy Awards alongside her then-husband, actor Richard Gere. For the occasion, she went with a stunning white gown, a look he daughter recreated over three decades later. In September 2024, Gerber attended the premiere of her film "Shell" at the Toronto International Film Festival, where she showed up in a dress very similar to Crawford's white gown.