Newly minted September cover models Kaia Gerber and Homer Gere expressed their immense gratitude for the opportunity to grace the cover of Vogue. Gerber beamed while signing copies of the issue on Tuesday afternoon, stating, "There wasn’t a moment where we didn’t have immense gratitude that we got to be on the cover of Vogue."

Gere, who shares the cover with Gerber and also stars alongside her in the new Ryan Murphy show The Shards, nodded in agreement. He described the experience as "insane" and expressed his enjoyment of sharing this moment with Gerber, calling her a "pro" who "held my hand through it."

The signing took place at Casa Magazines, a well-known newsstand in the West Village. By 3 p.m., a considerable queue had formed outside the shop, with fans eager to get their copies autographed by the duo. The street was bustling with fans and photographers, and Gerber mentioned it was their first time seeing the public's reaction to the cover. She admitted to not being online, and that Gere is also "really not online," so they were unaware of public sentiment, though people in their lives had been very excited. Gerber highlighted the joy and nostalgia conveyed by the feedback, appreciating the opportunity to work with photographer Steven Meisel.

Given their prominent parental figures – Cindy Crawford and Richard Gere – parental feedback was significant. Gere humorously recounted his mother's reaction, "My mom was like, ‘This is completely wasted on you’ as she was a model. Meanwhile, I had no concept of this." His father, however, loved the article, commenting, "Usually profiles don’t capture people very well, but I feel like this is you."

Both Gerber and Gere felt the article captured their essence well. Gerber praised writer Rob Haskell for achieving this, a difficult feat in a written interview. They both found the headline, "Just Kids," to be fitting. Gere drew a parallel to Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe, while Gerber humorously suggested that Homer sometimes reminds her of Robert Mapplethorpe.

The line to meet them extended around the block, passing by a paleta stand. Despite their backgrounds in the spotlight, both Gerber and Gere maintained grounded demeanors, with Gerber emphasizing, "We really are just kids," before stepping out to greet their fans.

English Translation:

Kaia Gerber and Homer Gere Stop by Casa Magazines to Sign Vogue September Issues

It’s not lost on newly-minted September cover models Kaia Gerber and Homer Gere just how lucky they both are. “There wasn’t a moment where we didn’t have immense gratitude that we got to be on the cover of Vogue,” Gerber beamed, mid-signing copies of the issue on Tuesday afternoon.

Beside her, her co-star (on the cover, as well as on the addictive new Ryan Murphy show The Shards) nodded emphatically in agreement. “It’s something that I didn’t even think was possible—it’s completely insane,” Gere smiled. “And to get to do it with Kaia, who’s a close friend of mine, is really fun. She held my hand through it; she’s a pro.”

Tucked into the back corner of Casa Magazines, the West Village’s famed newsstand and print mecca, the striking duo towered over endless stacks of magazines and clung close to the air conditioning unit. By 3 p.m., a lengthy queue had started to form outside the shop, with readers eager for the double act to autograph their copies.

The street was teeming with fans and photographers, as Gerber explained that this was actually the first time they were seeing the public’s response to the cover. “I honestly haven’t been online,” she said. “Homer’s really not online either. So I didn’t know what people were saying. But the people in my life have been very excited about it. As a model, it was amazing to get to work with Steven [Meisel] and bring it all to life. The main feedback has been how fun and nostalgic it is.”

As the offspring of Cindy Crawford and Richard Gere, parental feedback was perhaps most paramount. “My mom was like, ‘This is completely wasted on you’ as she was a model. Meanwhile, I had no concept of this,” Gere joked. “My dad loved the article. He said, ‘Usually profiles don’t capture people very well, but I feel like this is you.’”

Papa Gere’s sentiment was definitely shared amongst the pair. “I feel like Rob [Haskell] captured our essence, which is the hardest thing to do with a written interview,” Gerber praised. Even the headline, ‘Just Kids’ was fitting, she thought. “I love the Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe reference,” Gere added, as Gerber cut in: “Sometimes I say Homer reminds me of Robert Mapplethorpe.”

The line quickly started to wrap around the block, snaking past an artisanal paleta stand that doled out horchata, passion fruit, and coconut flavored ice pops. The assembly of admirers was impressive, even to the duo who, despite their limelight-filled upbringings, maintain very grounded demeanors. “We really are just kids,” Gerber emphasized, as together they stepped outside to greet their fans.