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Dannielynn Birkhead Debuts Goth Pixie and Corseted Gown at Derby Eve Gala

Her style shift signals a bid to be seen as her own person beyond tributes to Anna Nicole Smith.

Overview

  • The 19-year-old unveiled a short platinum pixie with black tips and a black Punk Rave corset gown at the Barnstable-Brown Gala on Friday, a high-profile Derby Eve party in Louisville.
  • Larry Birkhead posted the look on Instagram and told People she wanted something “edgy and cool,” crediting a hairstylist friend of Anna Nicole Smith for the cut and color.
  • Following Friday’s gala, she and her father kept their tradition at Churchill Downs on Saturday, with Dannielynn switching to a strapless black Mac Duggal dress and a black-and-white fascinator.
  • She told Access Hollywood she loves her mom yet wants to be known as her own person, describing her vibe as vampire-inspired and a clearer expression of her personal style than last year’s tribute dress.
  • The Barnstable-Brown Gala raises millions for diabetes research and is where Larry met Smith in 2003, a history that underscores the family’s annual return even as Dannielynn steps into a distinct public identity.