Christie Brinkley, 71, shines in navy dress at RH Manhasset unveiling with lookalike daughter Sailor, 27
Mother and daughter dazzle at luxury retailer RH's Manhasset store launch as Brinkley, 71, reflects on ex-husband Billy Joel's health in recent posts
Christie Brinkley, 71, turned heads at the unveiling of RH Manhasset at The Gallery at Americana in New York on Thursday, posing alongside her lookalike daughter Sailor, 27. Brinkley wore a navy figure-hugging dress with a thigh-high slit, a billowing beige trench coat, stilettos and a sparkling shoulder bag. Sailor matched her mother in a silky blue night midi dress and a coordinated trench, finishing the ensemble with strappy heels and a Yves Saint Laurent clutch.
The mother-daughter duo were joined by London Jewelers co-owners Candy and Mark Udell as RH celebrated its new store launch in Manhasset. Inside the A-list affair, Brinkley ditched the trench and stopped for striking photographs with Nicky Hilton and fashion-forward entrepreneur Joey Wolffer. Hilton, 41, appeared in a PVC maroon coat with denim, while Sailor continued to project a model-offspring aura in a complementary blue-toned look. The event drew other notable guests, including former tennis star Patrick McEnroe and his actress-singer wife Melissa Errico, with Brinkley and Sailor mingling among the celebrity crowd.
Brinkley’s appearance comes amid renewed attention on her family’s public moments. Billy Joel, her ex-husband, revealed via social media that he has been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a condition described as affecting hearing, vision and balance and prompting the cancellation of upcoming concerts. The couple were married from 1985 to 1994 and remain on amicable terms; Joel is Sailor’s godfather.
Brinkley addressed the health news by sharing behind-the-scenes moments from Joel’s concerts, including clips of their daughter Alexa Ray Joel, 39, backstage with her father. Alexa is Joel’s daughter with Brinkley, and the family has often spoken of support and resilience in the wake of the health update. The ex-spouse duo’s continued cordial relationship has been noted by fans and outlets, underscoring the enduring ties within Brinkley’s expansive circle of family and colleagues. In the caption of the backstage footage, Brinkley expressed well-wishes for Joel and highlighted the joy his music brings to fans, reinforcing a message of care as Joel focuses on his recovery.