Overview

• Dern, 58, made her runway debut by opening Gabriela Hearst’s spring 2026 show at Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 1.
• She wore a floor-length cream-white gown with a drop waist and hundreds of 3D floral appliqués, styled with sandals and no visible accessories.
• Her hair was worn in tousled, center-parted waves, and the look set the tone for a romantic collection that followed.
• Dern has frequently worn Hearst on red carpets, including her first Met Gala in 2017 and recent festival appearances in September.
• Hearst’s runways often feature unexpected or activist guest models, aligning with Dern’s climate advocacy and echoing past appearances by Cecile Richards, Xiye Bastida, and Quannah Chasinghorse.