Michael Kors' spring/summer 2026 show at New York Fashion Week on Thursday drew a constellation of celebrity offspring to the front row as the brand unveiled its latest collection.
Among those in attendance were Leni Klum, Isan Elba, Delilah Belle Hamlin, Olivia Jade Giannulli, Ava Phillippe and Audrey McGraw. Amelia Gray Hamlin, 24, daughter of Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin, walked the runway for the show while her mother and sister, Lisa Rinna and Delilah Belle Hamlin, watched from the audience.
The crowd also included established names and heirs from other spheres: Nicky Hilton, Gwyneth Paltrow and Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour attended, and models and actors such as Suki Waterhouse, Lily Aldridge, Kelsea Ballerini, Lili Reinhart and Kaitlyn Dever were among those who previewed the collection. Several attendees drew media attention for their family ties; for example, Leni Klum, 21, the daughter of model Heidi Klum, wore a shimmering white blouse with high-waisted shorts and a coat, while Isan Elba, 23, the daughter of actor Idris Elba, chose a brown halter dress cinched with a belt.
Guests described looks across a range of styles. Ava Phillippe, 26, daughter of Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe, wore a black lace dress; Olivia Jade Giannulli, 25, daughter of Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli, arrived in a textured coat and heels; Audrey McGraw, whose parents are country stars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, selected a floor-length dress with leather boots.
The presence of multiple well-known families revived discussion around the so-called "nepo baby" label, a term that has circulated in entertainment coverage in recent years to describe children of famous figures who pursue careers in the same industries as their parents. New York Magazine highlighted the phenomenon in a 2022 cover story, and industry commentators have debated the role of family connections in casting and career opportunities. In interviews cited at the time, some casting directors and managers noted that familial ties can open doors while not guaranteeing talent; one veteran casting director told Vulture that producers sometimes push for a candidate because of parental attendance at openings.
Gwyneth Paltrow, whose own family ties include actress Blythe Danner and the late producer Bruce Paltrow, has previously defended the choice of children to follow parental careers. In a 2023 interview with Bustle, Paltrow argued that pursuing a parent's profession is not unusual, drawing a parallel with children who become doctors in families of physicians and saying she saw "nothing wrong with doing or wanting to do what your parents do."
Michael Kors' presentation came on the opening day of New York Fashion Week, which runs through Tuesday, when designers and brands will debut spring and summer 2026 collections. Designers frequently draw an eclectic mix of celebrities, influencers and industry executives to front rows; this season's attendance at Kors' show underscored both the crossover appeal of fashion week and the continuing attention paid to the family backgrounds of some attendees and models.
Organizers and brands did not comment beyond the scheduled show notes. The event proceeded without incident, and Amelia Gray Hamlin completed her runway appearance to visible support from family and peers in the audience.