Lifestyle

SECOND ACT

Supermodel Makes Surprise Runway Cameo at 60

“Gosh, I’m back to the ’90s!”

Roosa RahkonenReporter, The Looker

PublishedMay 18, 2026, 12:45 PM EDT

UpdatedMay 18, 2026, 4:40 PM EDT

Updated May 18, 2026, 4:40 PM EDTPublished May 18, 2026, 12:45 PM EDT

Comments

A legendary supermodel of the 1980s and ‘90s came out of retirement to strut down a high-fashion runway.

On May 16, Cindy Crawford, who turned 60 in February, made a surprise appearance at the Gucci Cruise 2027 show. The unexpected cameo comes more than two decades after she announced her strut from the catwalk.

Sometimes referred to as pre-fall or resort lines, cruise collections are inter-seasonal ranges from high-end brands. The designs are typically tailored for customers seeking luxury wear for their winter warm-weather getaways.

Titled “GucciCore,” the presentation was the first cruise collection for Gucci creative director Demna Gvasalia, mononymously known as Demna.

The star-studded event shut down Times Square in New York City on Saturday night.

Crawford, who announced her retirement from the runway just two years after her 1998 wedding to hospitality mogul and former model Rande Gerber, proved she never lost her touch as she glided down the runway in the collection’s final look: a striking strapless black gown covered in feathers.

Walking as the last person is a position often considered an honor, as the last model typically wears the collection’s most important design. Crawford—one of the “Big Five” supermodels of the ’90s alongside Linda Evangelista, Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer, and Christy Turlington—certainly fits the bill.

RISE AND SHINE

Supermodel Cindy Crawford, 60, Reveals Her Morning Routine

Roosa Rahkonen

Her beauty look appeared to pay homage to the trends of early modeling days, with her brunette hair styled in a side part with a voluminous ’90s-style blowout.

She wore nude lipstick and tan blush, and her brown eyes were accentuated with thick black eyeliner and false lashes.

Other famous faces, most of whom were at least twice the age of the average model, also walked down the street-turned-stage.

NFL quarterback Tom Brady, 48, made his runway debut in an all-leather suit, while iconic blonde Paris Hilton, 45, was nearly unrecognizable in brunette hair.

The Italian fashion house’s front row was just as star-studded, filled with celebrities like Mariah Carey, Kim Kardashian, and Lewis Hamilton.

After the show, Crawford posted photos of herself on the runway on Instagram, and the comment section quickly filled with praise.

“That’s a real supermodel,” one person wrote, while another added, ”Showing us all the true meaning of elegance. What a powerful role model you are for all women.”

Later, Crawford also published an Instagram video showing glimpses of her journey from backstage to the runway.

'I'M TOO POOR FOR THIS'

Cindy Crawford Ridiculed Over ‘Out of Touch’ Morning Routine

Roosa Rahkonen

The video sparked an equally enthusiastic response.

“You’re the best of the best. There will never be another model as beautiful as you,” one person commented. Another wrote, “Gosh, I’m back to [the] ’90s!”

Play Video

Since her retirement announcement in 2000, Crawford, who, with her husband, now boasts an estimated net worth of $400 million, has made selective appearances on high-end runways. The Gucci show was her first runway appearance in three years.

LIKE MODEL, LIKE DAUGHTER

Cindy Crawford's Lookalike Daughter Wears Chic 'Naked' Gown

Roosa Rahkonen

Her latest appearance was in February 2022, when she walked for the Off-White “Spaceship Earth” show during Paris Fashion Week.

The show was a particularly special occasion, honoring the brand’s late founder, Virgil Abloh, and included Crawford’s model daughter, Kaia Gerber.

Gerber did not walk the Gucci runway with her mother on Saturday, but she did join Crawford to celebrate at the afterparty.

The 24-year-old shared an Instagram story with her mother, writing, “me & mama.”

CATWALK CONSEQUENCES

Cindy Crawford’s Daughter Gets Real About Child Modeling

Roosa Rahkonen

She also reshared an Instagram video of herself posing with Crawford, simply titled “Icons.” The story was posted by designer Athena Calderone, who walked the show.

Roosa RahkonenReporter, The Looker

Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast.