7 celebrity cameos at NYFW that you may have forgotten about as it returns
The latest instalment of New York Fashion Week (NYFW) has arrived, with designers set to showcase their new collections as a host of models grace runways in the city.
The biannual exhibition - which is held in February and September in New York City each year - is among the four fashion weeks that are collectively known as the 'Big Four'. The other three events are in Paris, London and Milan.
Not only have these events featured acclaimed designers over the years, but they have also included a host of celebrities who have modelled in the four international exhibitions. This has included actors, singers and athletes.
NYFW, like its counterparts, has seen its fair share of celebrity models taking to the stage to showcase designs by either their own fashion brands or those belonging to other people. This has included a number of high-profile names.
We've taken a look back at just some examples of the celebrities who have walked down the runway in NYFW to mark the latest instalment of the semi-annual fashion exhibition, which is set to run from September 7 to 13.
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Gwen Stefani
Gwen Stefani walked the runway during New York Fashion Week (NYFW) back in 2011 (Getty Images for IMG)Gwen Stefani, now 53, was among the models who walked the runway during a show for her own fashion brand L.A.M.B. in 2011. It was part of NYFW, though the exhibition was known as Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the time.
The singer showcased one of the brand's designs when she headed down the catwalk wearing what appeared to be an animal print dress. She had opted to accessorise the grey dress with a black belt and some jewellery for the show.
The brand - said to be an acronym for Love. Angel. Music. Baby., which was Gwen's debut solo album - had been at NYFW previously. L.A.M.B. had showcased collections on several occasions since it was founded back in 2003.
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez graced the catwalk during NYFW back in 2008 (WireImage)
It was during a show for her clothing line JustSweet (WireImage)Jennifer Lopez, now 54, walked the runway during NYFW in 2007, with her having taken centre stage as part of an event that showcased her clothing line JustSweet. The show featured models wearing various designs from the range.
She took to the runway herself at one point, modelling a mint dress. The singer accessorised the outfit with various pieces of jewellery, including star shaped earrings and some bangles. Jennifer graced the catwalk after some models.
It's not the only time that she's modelled in a show during one of the so-called Big Four. More recently, she headed down the runway in Milan Fashion Week in 2019 wearing a reimagined version of an iconic dress she once wore.
Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg took part in the Pageant of the People show in 2016 (Penske Media via Getty Images)Whoopi Goldberg, now 67, was among the participants in a show for brand Opening Ceremony during NYFW in 2016. Pageant of the People is said to have been a politically-inspired show that featured in the exhibition that year.
The View co-host modelled a black dress that had been accessorised with a matching belt. She showcased the ensemble when she graced the catwalk, with various nation's flags visible towards the back of the runway.
She wasn't the only celebrity involved. Other participants included Saturday Night Live cast member Aidy Bryant and The Office's Rashida Jones, as well as Orange is the New Black co-stars Natasha Lyonne and Diane Guerrero.
Beyoncé
Beyoncé graced the runway during NYFW in 2005 (FilmMagic)
She participated in charity show Fashion for Relief (WireImage)Beyoncé, now 42, walked down the runway during a charity event at NYFW in 2005. She modelled a black gown that featured silver detailing in the Fashion for Relief show, which raised money for those affected by Hurricane Katrina.
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The Grammy Award winner graced the catwalk on her own, before joining organiser Naomi Campbell, now 53. The supermodel founded the charity organisation Fashion for Relief, which has held shows featuring various celebrities.
Others who have walked the runway for the organisation include Fast & Furious cast member Michelle Rodriguez as well as models such as Heidi Klum and Kate Moss. The charity has supported various causes with its shows.
Kris Jenner
Kris Jenner was among the models at a show that was held in 2013 (WireImage)
She headed down the catwalk for the Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection show (FilmMagic)Kris Jenner, now 67, followed in her daughter Kendall Jenner's footsteps in 2013 when she was a model in NYFW. She was part of an ensemble of celebrities who graced the runway for the Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection show.
The reality TV star - who, at that time, was on Keeping Up with the Kardashians - wore a red dress for the occasion. She was among the models in the fashion show, which is said to have raised awareness around heart disease.
Other celebrities who took part included singer Toni Braxton, reality TV star Kelly Osbourne, gymnast Gabby Douglas and actor Jamie Chung. Kris' youngest daughters Kendall and Kylie Jenner also modelled in the show.
Laverne Cox
Laverne Cox featured as a model during NYFW in 2019 (Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows)Laverne Cox, now 51, featured in e-commerce brand 11 Honoré's debut show at NYFW back in 2019. The event is said to have "celebrated size inclusivity and diversity" with its line-up of models who graced the runway for the brand.
The actor - who's said to have closed the show, with confetti reportedly falling onto the stage following her walk - graced the runway wearing a gown that attracted much praise. It's said to have featured layers of pink and red tulle.
It however wasn't the first time that Laverne had walked a runway in the city. She had previously been among the models chosen to showcase designs in the charity event Go Red For Women, which was held at NYFW four years prior.
Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson took part in a show during the fashion exhibition in 2005 (Getty Images)
She modelled for conceptual art project and fashion label Imitation of Christ (WireImage)Scarlett Johansson, now 38, modelled for conceptual art project and fashion label Imitation of Christ during NYFW in 2005. She was among those chosen to grace the runway in the exhibition, then known as Olympus Fashion Week.
The actor - who was years away from playing Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe at the time - went down the catwalk wearing a black top and blue jeans. The ensemble had been accompanied by a pair of red stilettos.
She's understood to have since been in the audience at other shows. This included Scarlett having returned to NYFW the following year, when she attended a subsequent showcase that was held by Imitation of Christ.
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