Kaia Gerber has returned to the fashion spotlight after experiencing a devastating family loss. The 25-year-old model and daughter of supermodel Cindy Crawford has appeared in her first advertising campaign since the death of her older brother, Presley Gerber.
Presley reportedly passed away at the age of 27 after being admitted to a luxury rehabilitation facility in California. His death left the family grieving, and Kaia stepped away from her professional commitments during the difficult period.
Approximately six weeks after the tragedy, the young model has resumed work, becoming one of the faces of a new footwear collaboration between JW Anderson and UGG.
For the campaign, Kaia posed alongside musician Dev Hynes, better known by his stage name Blood Orange.
The pair modeled footwear from the collaboration while wearing outfits from JW Anderson’s latest collection.
The new footwear line includes two designs, the Loafer and the Loafer Boot, each available in three different colors. The collection combines the familiar comfort and silhouette of classic UGG footwear with Jonathan Anderson’s distinctive loafer-inspired style.
Kaia’s appearance marks an important professional return following an exceptionally difficult time for her family.
Meanwhile, her parents, Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, were recently photographed during a shopping trip in Malibu.
The couple was seen returning home with their purchases. Rande carried a shopping bag while Cindy walked behind him.
The family previously addressed Presley’s death publicly, describing their grief as almost impossible to put into words.
Presley had reportedly struggled with addiction for an extended period before his death.
Although the family continues to face an emotional period, Kaia’s participation in the new fashion campaign signals her return to the modeling industry.
