Vivian Wilson, the 21-year-old transgender model and daughter of Elon Musk, turned heads at the Acne Studios Womenswear Fall/Winter show during Paris Fashion Week. She took a seat in the front row alongside actresses Leslie Bibb and Rosanna Arquette, opting out of the runway spotlight for this event.
Bold Outfit Choice
Vivian exuded confidence in a braless mesh top paired with brown leather trousers. She layered a green jacket over the ensemble and accessorized with orange aviator sunglasses and a bag featuring chunky silver jewelry. Her long blonde hair fell in loose straight waves, complemented by minimal makeup for a fresh, natural vibe.
During the show, Vivian shared lighthearted moments with Bibb and Arquette, posing playfully as they cozied up for photos.
Recent Runway Successes
This appearance follows Vivian’s recent catwalk debut at Milan Fashion Week, where she modeled a silky gown for Gucci. Designed under the brand’s artistic direction, the outfit included glittering pointed-toe heels and a sparkly silver clutch. She commanded attention on the runway alongside icons like Kate Moss and Emily Ratajkowski.
Right after, Vivian celebrated on her Instagram story with a makeup-free selfie captioned, ‘I just walked for Gucci lmfao.’
Rising Modeling Career
Vivian has quickly risen in the fashion world. She graced the cover of Teen Vogue in March 2025 and made her official modeling debut with Wildfang that May. The same month, she modeled for TomboyX underwear.
Reflecting on the TomboyX shoot in a Vanity Fair interview, Vivian said, ‘I was terrified. Before this, I was very much the person who didn’t show any skin, ever, at all. Even in my day-to-day, like going to the beach with friends, I would not wear a swimsuit.’
She added, ‘So it was very, very nerve-racking, but I wanted to do [the shoot] because I wanted to have more confidence in my own body. I do feel confident in my own body, but I wanted to prove that confidence to myself, if that makes any sense.’
In September 2025, Vivian debuted on the runway at New York Fashion Week for CHRISHABANA’s Spring 2026 collection.
Navigating Fame
Speaking to The Cut last year, Vivian shared her mixed feelings on fame: ‘I’m not very good at being famous. It’s a skill. I fought so hard for so long to be viewed as a regular person. There was a moment literally right before I became famous where no one knew who I was. It was amazing. Everyone treated me as a regular person. I kind of miss that. But I also like being famous.’
Vivian, the eldest daughter of Elon Musk and his ex-wife Justine Wilson, came out as transgender at 16. She legally changed her name two years later amid estrangement from her father. In a Teen Vogue interview, she stated, ‘I don’t give a f*** about him. I really don’t. It’s annoying that people associate me with him. I just don’t have any room to care anymore.’
Active on social media, Vivian boasts one million Instagram followers, where she shares updates from her modeling gigs and fashion events.
