Molly Ringwald and her 15-year-old son attended NYFW.
The duo walked the runway together for Lingua Franca’s Fall 2025 Ready-to-Wear show, which marked the brand’s first-ever NYFW runway presentation.
This event took place at The Bowery Hotel on February 4, 2025.
Ringwald and her son Roman were part of a lineup that included other notable figures such as Jenna Lyons. The show was designed to highlight creative downtown New Yorkers who inspire Rachelle Hruska, co-founder of Lingua Franca. Hruska aimed to create an eclectic yet cohesive atmosphere that reflects the spirit of New York City while emphasizing fun.
Molly Ringwald wore a striking outfit consisting of a midi-length silk dress with vibrant red and white stripes and pleating effects on the skirt. She paired this with a deep olive knit cardigan featuring bright floral designs in orange, red, and blue. Her look was completed by royal blue velvet platform clogs.
Roman opted for a more casual ensemble: a black t-shirt emblazoned with ‘The Bowery Hotel,” layered under a gray hooded sweatshirt. He wore tan suede shorts adorned with an image pattern and finished his look with beige mid-calf socks and black suede slipper loafers.
Rachelle Hruska expressed enthusiasm about hosting her first runway show: “I wanted my first runway to highlight the creative downtown New Yorkers who inspire me… I had no idea how much fun doing a show would be—I would have done it sooner,” she told Vogue.
This event not only showcased fashion but also highlighted family bonding between Molly Ringwald and her son as they participated together in one of fashion’s most prestigious events.
Lingua Franca is known for its unique approach to fashion by incorporating elements that reflect community spirit into its designs. By choosing friends rather than traditional models for its debut NYFW show, Lingua Franca emphasized inclusivity and creativity over conventional norms.
In recent years, celebrity appearances like these have become increasingly popular at fashion events as brands seek to connect emotionally with audiences beyond just showcasing clothing lines.
