Vivian Jenna Wilson, trans daughter of Elon Musk, walked four runways at New York Fashion Week, capturing attention with her beautiful looks and growing confidence. Having just landed a cover story in New York Magazine, Wilson quickly became one of the celebrity elite. Wearing an ecru trumpet-hemmed dress at Prabal Gurung or a beetle-embellished skirt at Dauphinette, she demonstrated range and charm that won over hordes of people, the Washington Post reported.
Political undertones in fashion
This season's Fashion Week was relatively sparse in overt politics, in contrast to earlier seasons filled with campaign billboards and protest graphics. In light of that backdrop, the Wilson casting resonated symbolically. At a satirical Miss USA pageant hosted by accessories designer Alexis Bittar, she portrayed a brat Miss South Carolina as part of an all-trans cast. According to Bittar, Wilson represented "strength and conviction" and urged the crowd to fight for rights.
Designers reference disruption and resilience
Wilson's stage runway shriek at Dauphinette was meant to "disrupt a pretty moment," that beauty and social disaster are not opposites. Prabal Gurung made his "Angels in America" collection a tribute to those living between binaries, whom he referenced closer to the divine. Chris Habana, sponsored by Pornhub, attired Wilson in a leather strip and safety pins dress where she commanded the stage despite almost losing a stiletto halfway through her walk. Her presence and demeanour raised hackles.
Behind the scenes and early thoughts
In the background, Wilson approached her work with humour and candour. Quoting her runway credo as "Don't trip, don't die, serve, slay," she laughed about lows and toasted moments of redemption like jamming her foot in her shoe. She admitted that she no longer feels embarrassed getting dressed in front of strangers, a badge of achievement in gaining confidence in a demanding industry. Each show has honed her discipline and profile in equal proportions.
A fresh power in fashion
Peers and designers describe Wilson as having new energy and originality. Los Angeles stylist Miranda Monroe stated she would "definitely dominate the world of fashion," and praised her fearlessness and originality. To others, she lends her power beyond her celebrity surname. Wilson is being celebrated for fulfilling what fashion wishes to do — transformation, boundary-pushing, and unapologetic expression. With subdued politics during a season, she emerged as one of its strongest statements.
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