New Delhi, Sept. 15 -- Vivian Wilson, the estranged daughter of billionaire Elon Musk, made her runway debut at New York Fashion Week on Friday, walking in designer Alexis Bittar's powerful, politically themed show.

The 21-year-old model and influencer took the stage as "Miss South Carolina" during Bittar's Miss USA 1991 presentation - a pageant-inspired showcase that highlighted trans rights in states where they are currently under threat.

"I purposely casted all trans women who represented states where trans rights were being stripped (sic)," Bittar said in a statement.

Wilson, who is transgender, wore a shimmering, short-sleeved red gown paired with bold gold earrings and one of Bittar's signature Scissor clutches from his Spring 20...