Christie Brinkley and daughter walk the Elie Tahari runway

NEW YORK (AP) — Designer Elie Tahari celebrated his 45th anniversary show with a pair of models at either end of their careers — veteran Christie Brinkley, 65, and her rising star daughter, Sailor, 20.

The blonde mother-daughter duo on Thursday seemed to capture Tahari's theme of ageless beauty and timeless fashions.

"I am so honored to be here, and I think that it is so wonderful that he chose me and my daughter to present both ends of the spectrum," Brinkley said.

Tahari explained that the supermodel featured in one of his very first runway shows. "She is more beautiful and moves better now," Tahari said. "She has more confidence, independence and style.