Christie Brinkley walks the runway in New York after seven years away
At 72 years old, the American model closed the Dennis Basso show during New York Fashion Week, marking her first appearance on a runway since 2019.
Christie Brinkley returned to the runway on Monday, September 14, 2026, at New York Fashion Week. At 72 years old, the American model closed the Dennis Basso show, marking her first appearance on a catwalk in seven years.
The star walked in a couture gown with off-the-shoulder sleeves, adorned with pearls and featuring a draped train. Dennis Basso designed this outfit specifically for her to wear during the finale of his Spring-Summer 2027 collection.
The designer accompanied her walk with the song Uptown Girl by Billy Joel, whose music video helped cement Christie Brinkley’s status in 1980s pop culture. The model was married to the singer from 1985 to 1994.
This appearance marks her first runway show since February 2019, when she walked for Elie Tahari during New York Fashion Week alongside her daughter, Sailor Brinkley Cook.
A prominent figure in American modeling, Christie Brinkley graced the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit three consecutive times from 1979 to 1981. She then worked with the cosmetics brand CoverGirl for twenty-five years.
Front-row attendees at the Dennis Basso show included Laverne Cox, Bella Thorne, and Huma Abedin. The gown worn by Christie Brinkley was completed in thirty hours after the workshop had to restart its creation due to a lack of fabric.
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