Kelly Rutherford, the American actress whose elegant style has influenced fashion enthusiasts worldwide, will receive the prestigious Fashion Icon Award at the 10th Monte-Carlo Fashion Week, taking place in the Principality from 22nd to 26th April.
The Fashion Awards Ceremony on 24th April will celebrate the ‘Gossip Girl’ star who has established herself as a fashion authority both on and off screen. The ceremony marks the 10th anniversary of the event, which rewards creative personalities who have distinguished themselves in the fashion world.
Beyond her television roles in popular series like ‘Melrose Place’, ‘Gossip Girl’, and ‘Dynasty’, Rutherford has become a true icon in the fashion world. She is frequently seen in the front row at prestigious fashion shows including Dior, Jean-Paul Gaultier Couture, Schiaparelli Couture, and many others.
In recent months, she has been spotted in New York, Paris, and Milan in outfits that embody the quiet luxury trend. Mixing the natural elegance of Parisian women with colourful American eclecticism, she has created an avant-garde fashion identity that few public figures have mastered.
The ‘’Birkin Mom’’ Legacy
Long before quiet luxury became a global trend, Rutherford was already establishing herself as a style icon. Fashion followers have nicknamed her the ‘’Birkin Mom’’ for her impressive collection of the coveted Hermès bags, which she began collecting well before they achieved their current trendy status.
Her character Lily van der Woodsen’s sophisticated Upper East Side wardrobe in ‘Gossip Girl’ further solidified her reputation for timeless elegance.
Rutherford has also expanded her fashion influence through notable collaborations. Last summer, she designed a chic bobble-hat with Australian brand Lorna Murray and partnered with Parisian label Carel.
Monaco Connection
The actress, who spends part of the year living in Monaco, frequently shares her fashion choices with her Instagram followers through mirror selfies, often with the Principality as backdrop.
The Fashion Icon Award aims to honour Rutherford for being an inspiration to the fashion world and muse for brands and fashion enthusiasts worldwide.
The Monte-Carlo Fashion Week will also recognise Renzo Rosso, founder of the Diesel brand and president of the OTB (Only The Brave) group, with the Positive Change Award for his pioneering role in integrating responsibility and creativity into the fashion industry.
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