Top 13 Socialites Who Have Hit the Runway at Fashion Week

Posted by , on August 28, 2012 at 1:00 pm

Paris Hilton may be one of the most recognizable socialites who's graced the runways on numerous occasions, but plenty of her privileged peers have strutted down a runway or two. Read on to see who else [...]

Paris Hilton may be one of the most recognizable socialites who's graced the runways on numerous occasions, but plenty of her privileged peers have strutted down a runway or two. Read on to see who else has catwalked!

Good looks and a penchant for cruising down a catwalk must run in the family. Here, Nicky Hilton showcases a design on the catwalk during the Charlie Brown show.

Well, if there's one catwalk to be coveted, it was the runway during the Closing Ceremonies for this summer's Olympics. Georgia May Jagger represented the budding supermodels as she strode alongside Kate [...]

Well, if there's one catwalk to be coveted, it was the runway during the Closing Ceremonies for this summer's Olympics. Georgia May Jagger represented the budding supermodels as she strode alongside Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell. Not too shabby.

One of the most successful, true fashion models of the group, Dree Hemingway, great-grandaughter of Ernest Hemingway, has not only appeared on a slew of catwalks, but has also appeared in the pages of [...]

One of the most successful, true fashion models of the group, Dree Hemingway, great-grandaughter of Ernest Hemingway, has not only appeared on a slew of catwalks, but has also appeared in the pages of Vogue, V and multiple ad campaigns.

With her siblings involved in fashion from just about every angle, Annabelle Dexter-Jones has walked in half-sister, Charlotte Ronson's, multiple times.

Named as Mario Testino's muse, appearing in Chanel's ad campaign for the new 'boy' bag and powering down plenty of catwalks, Alice Dellal is a permanent fashion fixture at this point.

With a famous model as a mom and rockstar as a dad, it only seemed like a matter of time until Alexandra Richards graced the runway and pages of some of the top magazines like Glamour, ID and Jalouse.

Watch out Hiltons, the Richards sisters are totally here to stay. Like younger sister, Alexandra, Theodora Richards walked for designers in the past such as Karen Walker and appeared in ads like Tommy [...]

Watch out Hiltons, the Richards sisters are totally here to stay. Like younger sister, Alexandra, Theodora Richards walked for designers in the past such as Karen Walker and appeared in ads like Tommy Hilfiger.

Here, London celebutante, Pixie Geldof, walks down the catwalk during the Vivienne Westwood. Pixie also boasts a roster of ad campaigns for brands ranging from Levi's to Henry Holland.

As a young'n, Ivanka Trump put political discussions on hold, opting for the runway instead.

Daughter of rockstar Gavin Rossdale, Daisy Lowe has walked the runway for designers Vivienne Westwood, Chanel and PPQ -- just to name a few.

Another of the more serious models, Lydia Hearst-Shaw has walked for some of fashion's most elite shows such as Louis Vuitton, Prada and DKNY.

Brittny Gastineau may have a reality show and acting jobs under her belt, but she's also scored some fashion cred, walking the Anna Sui show in 2005 and even appeared in an European Esteé Lauder ad [...]

Brittny Gastineau may have a reality show and acting jobs under her belt, but she's also scored some fashion cred, walking the Anna Sui show in 2005 and even appeared in an European Esteé Lauder ad campaign.

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They’re young, beautiful and have access to some of the most exclusive privileges in the world; That’s right, we’re talking about socialites. Whether it’s jet-setting or dancing on a table or two, these ladies aren’t afraid to let loose. So it’s a natural progression that these ladies are some of the most prone to become fashion fixtures, complete with bottomless pockets and a groomed sense of style.

In recent years, socialites have only gained momentum in the fashion ranks, often acting as muses to some of the top designers and photographers. And, yes, they’ve had their runway moments as well. With Fashion Week just around the corner, we’re taking a moment to highlight some of our favorite model/socialite/fill-in-the-blank catwalk strutters.

Which socialite catwalker is your favorite? Tell us in the comments!


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