From the kitchen to the catwalk, celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis made her modeling debut on Thursday during 2014's New York Fashion Week, E! News reported.
The Food Network host and Italian-born chef walked the runway during the Heart Truth Dress Collection show at the Lincoln Center. Laurentiis expressed her excitement about walking in her first-ever fashion show to E! before entering the BCBGMAXAZRIA runway show.
"I'm super excited; I've never done this before. I used to think being a model and walking the runway was an easy job, but I have changed my mind. I have so much respect for those women because it's a tough job!" the 43-year-old chef said with a smile.
The celebrity chef wore a Carolina Herrera red gown and exposed some cleavage while walking down the runway. Being new to the fashion scene, Laurentiis said that to prepare for her big day, she practiced on her own.
"I've sort of not asked anybody [for help.] I kind of want it to be my own experience!" Laurentiis revealed to E!.
Lubov Azria, the brand's creative director, opened up to E! New about her talk on the show before it started.
"We're really focusing on our 25-year anniversary, and celebrating the brand's timeless elegance and affordable luxury," Azria shared. "I still have the same designer that did the first show. It brings back memories!"
Giada De Laurentiis In Carolina Herrera back pic.twitter.com/PUe2lUBbZL
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Thx 4 the GLAM“@foxyfleet: Almost show time! @gdelaurentiis goredforwomen heartsonfire @houseofherrera @samstyles… https://t.co/xZkbwYopAp” — Giada De Laurentiis (@GDeLaurentiis) February 7, 2014