Nicole & Sofia Richie Twin in Gothic Designer Gowns and Chic Heels at the 2023 Baby2Baby Gala

Despite not being biological sisters and being 17 years apart in age, Nicole Richie and Sofia Richie share a sisterly bond. On November 11, 2023, the two turned the Annual Baby2Baby Gala into a family affair, posing together on the red carpet with their respective husbands, Joel Madden and Elliot Grainge.

Making a rare red-carpet appearance together, the Richie siblings twinned in matching sleek hairstyles and vampy turtleneck dresses, with Nicole in Alberta Ferretti and Sofia in Chanel.

Sisters Nicole and Sofia Richie dazzled in coordinating high-neck gowns at the 2023 Baby2Baby Gala, pairing their sleek looks with elegant heels on the Pacific Design Center red carpet on November 11, 2023 (Credit: Media Punch / INSTARimages)

Gothic Glamour: Nicole Richie Channels Morticia Addams in Deep-Red Velour

The former reality TV Star showcased her signature gothic style, channeling Morticia Addams in a floor-length turtleneck gown cut from luxurious deep-red velour. It clung perfectly to her figure and featured long sleeves, a floor-sweeping train, and a ruffled open back that displayed her wing tattoo.

Nicole, 42, styled her impressive look with gleaming jewelry from her brand, House of Harlow 1960. She wore a large pair of oval drop earrings and several rings, including the Bespoke Madera Garnet ring.

Jamie Mizrahi, who also styles Riley Keough, Leslie Mann, and Jennifer Lawrence, curated Nicole’s evening ensemble.

Nicole Richie embraces her signature gothic style in a red velour Alberta Ferretti gown with a high neck, long sleeves, and a floor-sweeping train (Credit: Media Punch / INSTARimages)

Beauty & Grooming: Nicole’s Sleek Updo and Glamorous Gothic Makeup

Gregory Russell pulled Nicole’s tresses back into a sleek, glossy knot. At the same time, Mai Quynh finished her glamorous gothic look with smoky red eyeshadow, heavy peachy blush, and dark coral lip color.

At one point on the red carpet, Nicole was pictured with her husband of 17 years, Joel Madden, who wore a black tuxedo, white-soled black sneakers, and a black fedora.

Nicole Richie poses with her husband of 17 years, Joel Madden, who’s clad in a black suit, white-soled black sneakers, and a black fedora (Credit: Media Punch / INSTARimages)

Archival Chanel Glam: Sofia Richie Stuns in a Feathered Black Turtleneck Dress

Meanwhile, Sofia, Nicole’s youngest sibling, opted for a black turtleneck dress from Chanel’s Pre-Fall 2018 collection.

The 25-year-old social media personality dazzled in the archival outfit, featuring a tiered bodice of layered fabric with glimmering black ribbons. It had black feathers around the hips, finished with a long, sheer skirt.

Sofia accessorized her outfit with multiple David Yurman rings and earrings, a brand for which she is an ambassador.

She was styled by Emma Jade Morrison, whose high-profile clients include Emily Ratajkowski, Martha Hunt, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Alexandra Daddario.

Sofia Richie stuns in a black Chanel gown with a feathered, tiered bodice and sheer skirt, showcasing her look with elegant black suede peep-toe sandals (Credit: Media Punch / INSTARimages)

Elevating Her Look: Sofia Richie’s Black Suede Peep-Toe Sandals

Elevating her 5ft 4½ frame, Sofia completed the look with black suede peep-toe sandals that added height without distracting from her sleek Chanel gown.

Chanel makeup artist Kara Yoshimoto Bua gave Sofia a bronzed makeup look with nude lipstick while hairstylist Kathleen slicked her blonde locks back into a neat, braided bun.

Sofia brought along her husband, Elliot Grainge, who was dapper in a black three-piece suit, a matching necktie, a white shirt, and dress shoes.

Sofia Richie steps onto the Baby2Baby Gala red carpet in her feathered black Chanel gown and black peep-toe heels, posing with her husband Elliot Grainge in a sharp three-piece black suit (Credit: Media Punch / INSTARimages)

Chanel Gowns & Peep-Toe Heels on the Red Carpet

Sofia’s Chanel moment is part of a long line of unforgettable celebrity looks that pair the fashion house’s signature gowns with timeless peep-toe heels. Below, more stars who’ve nailed the combination.

The Richie Sisters: Family Ties, Relationships, and Life Beyond the Red Carpet

Nicole Richie is the adopted daughter of iconic singer-songwriter Lionel Richie. Her biological parents were friends of Lionel’s who could not financially provide for Nicole. At nine years old, she was legally adopted by Lionel and his then-wife, Brenda Harvey.

Nicole has been married to Good Charlotte lead vocalist Joel Madden since 2010. The couple has two children together: a daughter born in 2008 and a son born in 2009.

On the other hand, Sofia is Lionel Richie’s youngest child with his second wife, Diane Alexander. She is Michael Jackson’s goddaughter and is close with his daughter, Paris Jackson.

Sofia dated Justin Bieber in 2016 and had an on-and-off relationship with Kourtney Kardashian’s ex Scott Disick from 2017 to 2020. In April 2021, she began dating music executive Elliot Grainge, the son of Universal Music Group’s chairman and CEO, Lucian Grainge. They married on April 22, 2023, in the south of France.

Nicole and Sofia Richie are not biologically related, but they share a sisterly bond (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)

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To dive deeper into the Richie sisters’ evolving style, here are more standout shoe moments and red-carpet looks that capture their signature fashion personalities.