While she might be named after a different, symbolism laden plant, Apple Martin and her mom Gwyneth Paltrow are two peas in a pod. The 50 year old actor dedicated some time on Thursday to answering fan submitted questions on Instagram. The queries Paltrow fielded ranged from her fave spots in London to post breakup advice to the best place for a lash tint. However, one question in particular resulted in Paltrow sharing a delightful glimpse at her mother daughter bond, “Does Apple ever wear any of ur fashion archives?” The answer is yes. The Goop founder shared a snap of Apple, 19, wearing the infamous dress Paltrow wore to the 2002 Oscars. The gothic look, which featured a sheer bodice, was crafted by the late Alexander McQueen. At the time, the figure hugging look proved to be quite controversial. Years later, in 2013, Paltrow would say of the look, “There were a few issues I still love the dress itself but I should have worn a bra and I should have just had simple beachy hair and less makeup.”
Regardless, it’s great to see mother and daughter connecting over an invaluable piece of fashion history embedded with pop culture significance. Like her mother, Apple Martin is fast becoming an It girl—earlier this year, she attended Chanel’s haute couture show as a special guest, clad in a black and white tweed suit by the house. “The Chanel couture show was my first fashion experience, and I am so incredibly grateful to Chanel and their incredible team for having me,” Martin, the daughter of Paltrow and her ex husband Chris Martin, told Vogue at the time. The access to archival hands me downs is certainly one of the perks of being the child of celebrity. Salma Hayek’s daughter, Valentina, borrowed her mother’s 1997 Isaac Mizrahi gown for the 2023 Oscars. While Heidi Klum’s daughter, Leni, wore a 1998 dress worn by the supermodel to prom.
