Presley Gerber's Stint in Modeling Plagued by Insecurity, Industry Rumor
A modeling agency owner shared details about the pressures and rumors that affected Presley Gerber during his teenage years in the fashion industry.
Presley Gerber, who passed away at the age of 27, harbored deep-seated feelings of inadequacy stemming from his early career in modeling, according to remarks made by a modeling agency owner to Rob Shuter. The industry rumor that reportedly haunted Gerber as a teenager significantly bothered him.
Gerber made his runway debut at the age of 16 for Moschino's Los Angeles Resort show in 2016. Signed to IMG Models the year prior, he had already appeared in the 2015 edition of CR Fashion Book alongside his sister, Kaia Gerber.
His sister, Kaia Gerber, also began her modeling career at a young age, making her debut at 16 and appearing on the cover of Vogue Paris before her 18th birthday. Their mother, supermodel Cindy Crawford, and father, Rande Gerber, both had successful careers in the fashion and business worlds, respectively.
Despite his prominent family background and early success in the industry, Gerber reportedly struggled with the pressures and perceptions associated with his modeling career, leading to feelings that he was never good enough.