On September 22, Natalia Bryant made her runway debut throughout Milan Vogue Week, strutting for Versace’s spring/summer season 2024 present. Natalia is the eldest daughter of the late Kobe Bryant and his spouse Vanessa Bryant. For the present, she wore a basic black gown with a deep v-neckline and a hem that ended simply above her knees.
Her hair was pinned again from her face, and she or he carried a small black purse. On her ft had been metallic, square-toed Mary Janes with ornamental bows. She shared pictures of herself on the runway on Instagram, writing within the caption, “VERSACE!! Grazie Mille!! Nonetheless appears like a dream. I’m past honored and grateful.”
Her mom additionally shared a shot of her daughter’s premiere on Instagram. Later that week, Natalia walked for Boss, sporting a darkish brown wraparound prime with a black pencil skirt, black heels, and a shawl round her neck.
In an interview with Vogue, Natalia mentioned that she was invited to hitch the present by Donatella Versace herself.
“She was simply so welcoming and candy and made me really feel so comfy, particularly with it being my first runway,” she mentioned. “Assembly her positively helped settle any nerves.”
Considered one of her large inspirations is supermodel Naomi Campbell, and Natalia mentioned she acquired some recommendation from her mom whereas she was making ready for the second.
“I’ve all the time beloved watching movies of Naomi strolling down the runway together with movies of different iconic supermodels I look as much as,” she mentioned. “My mother says, ‘Stroll like Naomi however bear in mind to be your self, put your individual model to your stroll and all the time together with your head held excessive.’”
The 20-year-old mannequin was signed to IMG Fashions in 2021 and has starred in a marketing campaign with Vanessa for Bulgari. She was additionally featured in a video for Beyoncé’s Adidas x Ivy park “Halls of Ivy” assortment.
Aimée Lutkin is the weekend editor at ELLE.com. Her writing has appeared in Jezebel, Glamour, Marie Claire and extra. Her first guide, The Lonely Hunter, can be launched by Dial Press in February 2022.
