Kelly Rutherford and her 18-year-old son, Hermés Giersch, have stepped into the spotlight together as cover stars for Harper’s Bazaar Netherlands. The former Gossip Girl actress, known for her timeless elegance, appears with her look-alike son in a striking new fashion photo shoot featured in the magazine’s summer edition.
In the main cover image, Rutherford, 56, is seen wrapped in a soft blanket, wearing tailored white trousers, while her son reclines shirtless on her lap under the sun. The intimate and artistic shot captures their close bond with understated grace. Additional photographs from the shoot, shared via People, showcase the duo’s stylish dynamic in various high-fashion ensembles.
One image features Rutherford clad in a dramatic black leather cape and matching skirt as she holds her son’s hand. Hermés, dressed in a checkered wrap, mirrors his mother’s poise and sophistication. Another image highlights the young man in a crisp white suit and a black-and-white color-blocked shirt, standing behind his mother, who wears a voluminous black-and-white striped ballgown. The final look shows Rutherford in a floral gown with a flowing train, suspended from the low-hanging branches of a tree, blending elegance with nature.
The magazine teased readers with a preview of the shoot on Instagram, encouraging them to explore Rutherford’s style insights and her perspectives on motherhood, career, and her love of nature. The post referred to her as “the absolute darling of many fashion houses,” celebrating her long-standing influence in fashion circles.
In a lighter moment featured in another magazine segment, Rutherford and Hermés engaged in a “this or that” game, choosing between iconic items and experiences. Both selected the Kelly handbag over the Birkin, opted for Fashion Week rather than red carpet events, and agreed on “high fashion chill outfits” as their preferred style—Rutherford’s own phrase, which her son enthusiastically endorsed.
The magazine also emphasized the mother and son’s special relationship, noting that they spend significant time together and share a strong bond.
Earlier in the year, Rutherford was spotted at Paris Fashion Week, where she reunited with her Gossip Girl co-star Leighton Meester at the Elie Saab Fall 2025 show. The pair sat front row and showcased the brand’s signature glamour. Rutherford wore a sheer pink dress adorned with sequins, paired with minimalist beige heels, while Meester chose a flowing green lace gown and classic black slingback shoes.
Kelly Rutherford shares her son Hermés and daughter Helena, 16, with ex-husband Daniel Giersch. The couple married in 2005 and divorced in 2009.
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