Vanessa Paradis, Laurie Lynn Stark and other fashion icons: How their daughters are inheriting more than good genes

Chrome Hearts owner Laurie Lynn Stark’s style is fearless and playful. Think patterned tights, bold prints, and statement layering and the kind of pieces that turn heads and spark envy. Her wardrobe is a playground of colour, texture, and attitude, showing that luxe doesn’t have to be serious.

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Her daughter Jesse Jo Stark, on the other hand, takes a darker, rockstar approach: all-black fits, leather pieces, halter tops, boots, and pointy heels. She even designs her own concert outfits, mixing edgy silhouettes with gothic details for a youthful, rebellious energy. While Laurie Lynn experiments with fun patterns and statement accessories, Jessie channels that boldness into sleek, rock-and-roll confidence. 

Zoë Kravitz and Lisa Bonet are basically the definition of “cool runs in the family". Their styles are so similar they could easily swap outfits. Think effortless, bohemian, slightly undone, but somehow still perfect. They’re known to share clothes too, which just makes it even better.

Lisa leans more into that relaxed, ’70s-inspired vibe. Flowy pieces, earthy tones, very “I woke up like this” energy. Daughter Zoë keeps that same foundation but adds her own twist: a little more polished, a little more daring, with hints of rocker-glam. Think sleek silhouettes, edgy accessories, and that signature nonchalant attitude. It’s the same vibe, just different moods. 

The Y2K queen, Kimora Lee Simmons has always been synonymous with high-fashion luxury. Her big coat collection is to die for. Structured silhouettes, bold statement pieces, and perfectly styled designer looks that command attention. Her style is very much about power dressing with a glamorous edge, something she’s carried from her Baby Phat era into today.

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Ming Lee Simmons takes that same base and adds a more Gen-Z, street-luxury twist to it. She mixes her mum’s old Baby Phat, relaxed denim, corset tops and modern accessories with a softer, more laid-back style. What’s interesting is a lot of what Ming is wearing now. That whole Y2K, fitted-but-casual vibe was exactly Kimora’s look back in the early 2000s.

You can see the similarities: both women love vintage items and statement pieces.

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