She was among the legendary generation of supermodels who took runways across the world by storm.
And Beverly Johnson looked as at home on the runway as ever when she walked the runway at the Dennis Basso 40th Anniversary Show in New York City on Monday at the age of 70.
The veteran model wore a gorgeous gold gown with an opulent cape that trailed behind her.
Showing his support for Johnson was the man of the hour, designer Dennis Basso.
The show also featured several celebrity guests in its front row, including Sex And The City author Candace Bushnell, former Real Housewives Of New York City star Luann de Lesseps, and Kardashian-Jenner family friend, Jonathan ‘Foodgod’ Cheban.
Timeless: Beverly Johnson looked as at home on the runway as ever when she walked the runway at the Dennis Basso 40th Anniversary show in New York City on Monday at the age of 70 for New Fashion Week york
Basso’s dress for Johnson featured a slim gold satin gown that highlighted her graceful figure and curves while emphasizing her cleavage with its off-the-shoulder design.
The dress fell to her ankles, highlighting her gold open heels.
But the relatively simple design was elevated a bit with the addition of a top piece, a mix of a shrug and a cape.
It featured shimmering sleeves that billowed dramatically along her upper arms, and was attached to a voluminous cape that could wrap around her body or trail behind her dramatically as it did on the runway.
As she prepared to walk, Johnson had two attendants stretch her tail, and she spread her arms wide as she began to strut.
Completing her ensemble was a thick bow that was tied around her throat, with large strands resting on her chest.
Her dark hair was parted straight on the side and brushed down her back, revealing a gold and diamond-encrusted earring.
Johnson began her career as a model in the early 1970s, and by the middle of the decade, had become a star after becoming the second African-American woman to grace the cover of Vogue in 1974, followed by becoming the second. first black woman to appear on the cover. of Elle the following year.
Resplendent: Basso’s gown for Johnson featured a slim gold satin gown that highlighted her graceful figure and curves while emphasizing her cleavage with its off-the-shoulder design. The dress fell to her ankles, putting the spotlight on his gold slingback heels.
Stunning: But the relatively simple design was elevated a bit with the addition of a top piece, a mix of a shrug and a cape.
Voluminous: It featured shimmering sleeves that billowed dramatically along her upper arms, and was attached to a large cape that could wrap around her body or trail behind her dramatically as it did on the runway.
On point: Her dark hair was styled straight with a side parting and sloping down her back, exposing a gold, diamond-encrusted drop earring.
Although she has continued to model steadily ever since, she has also been a successful actress and reality star.
Johnson was joined by Basso at the show, and walked down the runway with her while wearing her gold gown.
The New York-based designer showed off a classic black suit, which he wore with a modest black tie covered in a grid of tiny white dots.
Candace Bushnell matched the classic tone of the show with a blue and white mini dress decorated with a floral pattern and with long sleeves.
Luann de Lesseps opted for something a little more casual in a gray striped jacket with a chunky fur-covered collar, a Basso specialty.
The reality star paired the jacket with a simple white button-up top and heavily wrinkled beige pants.
She matched the pants with her pointy heels, and her shoulder-length brown hair framed her dangling earrings that were decorated with silver balloons.
Unlike some of the other attendees who fit the mood of the show, Jonathan Cheban opted for a much edgier Dust of Gods jacket that retails for around $1,750.
She paired the item with a long-sleeved black shirt and pale gray jeans.
Veterans: Johnson was joined by Basso at the show, and walked down the runway with her while wearing her gold gown
Simple: The New York-based designer showed off a classic black suit, which he wore with a modest black tie covered in a grid of tiny white dots.
Caption: Johnson rose to fame in the ’70s after becoming the second African-American woman to grace the cover of Vogue in 1974, followed by becoming the first black woman to grace the cover of Elle the following year.
Female Leads: Candace Bushnell matched the classic tone of the show in a blue and white mini dress decorated with a floral pattern and featuring long sleeves. Luann de Lesseps opted for something a little more casual in a gray striped jacket with a thick fur-covered collar, a Basso specialty.
Surprising: The reality star paired the jacket with a simple white button-up top and heavily creased beige pants
Contrast: Unlike some of the other attendees who fit the mood of the show, Jonathan Cheban opted for a much edgier Dust of Gods jacket that retails for around $1,750
Edgy – She paired the item with a long-sleeved black shirt and pale gray jeans.