Blake Lively recently made headlines with a resurfaced video showing her front-row presence at New York Fashion Week 2023, reminding fans of her iconic style and public appearances amid ongoing personal challenges.
The 38-year-old Blake Lively, best known for Gossip Girl, was captured sitting alone in the front row at Michael Kors’ NYFW Spring/Summer 2023 runway show, reportedly waiting for friends to join her. Nearby sat Ellen Pompeo, famous for her role as Dr. Meredith Grey on Grey’s Anatomy. The video highlights Lively’s ability to command attention, even years after the event.
At the show, Lively embraced a full 70s disco aesthetic, wearing a glided sequin jumpsuit with a plunging scoop neckline and flared pants, complemented by voluminous curls reminiscent of Cher’s Bob Mackie era. Her look perfectly blended glamour and modern flair, earning “Serena-coded” status for fans of her iconic Gossip Girl character.
Other celebrities attending the Michael Kors show included Vanessa Hudgens, Olivia Wilde, Ellen Pompeo, and Nicole Ari Parker, all dressed in luxe neutrals and chic ensembles, highlighting the star-studded appeal of the runway.
Meanwhile, Lively has been navigating a legal battle with Justin Baldoni, which began in December 2024 following on-set tensions during their film It Ends With Us. Lively filed allegations of sexual harassment and a smear campaign, with dueling lawsuits now scheduled for trial on May 18, 2026.
Despite the legal turmoil, Lively’s NYFW appearance—albeit from the past—reminds fans of her enduring fashion influence and public presence.