Monaco is set to roll out the red carpet for American actress and fashion muse Kelly Rutherford, who will be recognised with the coveted Fashion Icon Award during the 2025 Monte-Carlo Fashion Awards ceremony on Thursday, April 24. The prestigious accolade will be presented as part of the 10th anniversary celebrations of the Monte-Carlo Fashion Week, which runs from Tuesday, April 22 to Saturday, April 26 in the glamour-soaked Principality.
Rutherford, best known for her portrayal of the impeccably dressed Lily Van der Woodsen in Gossip Girl, has carved out a distinctive place in the fashion world beyond the screen. In recent years, she’s become a fixture in the front rows of Paris, Milan, and New York’s elite shows, from Dior and Schiaparelli to Jean Paul Gaultier Couture—an ever-composed ambassador of ‘quiet luxury.’
Her fashion-forward sensibilities have not gone unnoticed by the industry. From her collaboration with Parisian brand Carel to the release of a refined bobble-hat collection with Australian designer Lorna Murray, Rutherford has blended timeless elegance with modern flair. Her aesthetic—effortlessly mixing Parisian chic with American polish—has made her a muse for designers and a style reference point for followers worldwide.
Documenting her ensembles via Instagram, often from the understated yet iconic mirror in her lift, Rutherford has built an organic fashion narrative that champions authenticity and personal flair over fleeting trends.
With this award, Monte-Carlo Fashion Week pays tribute to her influence as a global style authority and her ongoing contributions to shaping the modern fashion landscape.
