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Who is Kelly Rutherford’s son, Hermés Giersch? He was estranged from the Gossip Girl star while growing up in Monaco after his parents’ divorce – now mother and son are rocking Paris Fashion Week

Gossip Girl star Kelly Rutherford with her son, Hermés Giersch, at Paris Fashion Week. Photo: Getty Images
Gossip Girl star Kelly Rutherford with her son, Hermés Giersch, at Paris Fashion Week. Photo: Getty Images

Rutherford faced a bitter, years-long custody battle with her ex that saw her estranged from her 2 children; she recently surprised Paris Fashion Week with her son, who appears to be a fashionista

Gossip Girl star Kelly Rutherford, 56, recently turned Paris Fashion Week into a family affair as she swanned around the French capital with her 18-year-old son, Hermés Giersch, by her side.
They attended the Patou Menswear fall/winter 2025-26 fashion show on January 26, followed by the Christian Dior Haute Couture spring/summer 2025 show and Rahul Mishra’s Haute Couture spring/summer 2025 presentation the next day. On all three occasions, mother and son stole the limelight with their glamorous, old-money style, making the rare outing memorable.
 
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Rutherford, who lost custody of Hermés and daughter Helena a decade ago after a six-year legal battle with ex-husband Daniel Giersch, eventually moved to Monaco, where her children live, per People. In an interview with Travel + Leisure magazine, she shared more about her “quiet” and “peaceful” life in the tiny European city state. “I just walk the dogs, hang out with the kids, and run errands,” she said. The Melrose Place actress has also been spending more time with her son, who, she revealed, joined her on the set of her show Escort Boys in Arles, France.

So, what else do we know about Hermés Gustaf Daniel Giersch?

Hermés Giersch is named after the fashion brand

Kelly Rutherford’s son, Hermés Giersch, is thought to be interested in fashion. Photo: @hermesgiersch/Instagram
Kelly Rutherford’s son, Hermés Giersch, is thought to be interested in fashion. Photo: @hermesgiersch/Instagram

As you’ve probably guessed, Hermés Giersch reportedly derives his name from the luxury fashion house, Hermès, which happens to be his famous mother’s favourite brand, reports British Vogue.

A Page Six source seemingly revealed that information, also sharing that Rutherford, “said her husband once worked as a mailman and the messenger god is Hermes”. Interestingly, per his Instagram account, Hermés is launching his own fashion brand, called Strictly for the Hardcore.

What was his childhood like?

Hermés Giersch and his sister, Helena, lived in Monaco for most of their childhood. Photo: @hermesgiersch/Instagram
Hermés Giersch and his sister, Helena, lived in Monaco for most of their childhood. Photo: @hermesgiersch/Instagram