What was meant to be a glamorous, headline-making debut for the newly launched Logan fashion house quickly transformed into one of the most explosive and

emotionally charged moments The Bold and the Beautiful has delivered in years. Beneath the polished lights, designer gowns, and champagne flutes,

a family war erupted in full public view — and at the center of it stood Eric Forrester, making a stunning and deeply personal stand against his own son, Ridge, in defense of Katie Logan.

The event space itself buzzed with anticipation long before the first model stepped onto the runway. This was no ordinary fashion showcase. It was the first official unveiling of the Logan brand following the bitter trademark battle that allowed Katie to reclaim her family name and carve out an identity separate from Forrester Creations. The industry knew this night would be symbolic — but no one anticipated just how seismic it would become.

Seated prominently in the front row, Ridge Forrester arrived with the confidence of a man who believed he still controlled the narrative. Having recently forced his father into retirement under the guise of protecting Eric’s health, Ridge felt certain that the elder designer’s influence was finally neutralized. To Ridge, Katie’s new venture was little more than a misguided rebellion — an emotional reaction that would inevitably crumble without the Forrester machine behind it.

Brooke Logan, sitting beside Ridge, shared his skepticism. While outwardly composed, her quiet remarks dripped with doubt. She questioned whether Katie truly possessed the creative vision needed to succeed in an industry that devours the unprepared. To them, the Logan fashion house wasn’t a serious contender — it was a temporary distraction destined to fail.

But the atmosphere shifted the moment the lights dimmed.

Instead of the expected trendy soundtrack, a sweeping orchestral score filled the room — bold, commanding, and timeless. As the curtain slowly lifted, a silhouette appeared at the head of the runway. The posture was unmistakable. The presence, undeniable.

When the spotlight revealed Eric Forrester standing confidently between two models clad in breathtaking couture, the room froze.

Gasps rippled through the audience. Ridge visibly recoiled, disbelief etched across his face. Eric wasn’t supposed to be there. He was supposed to be retired, sidelined, quietly fading into the background. Instead, he looked more alive and powerful than he had in years.

Taking the microphone, Eric wasted no time.

For months, he explained, he had been told — by his own family — that his time had passed. That his ideas were outdated. That stepping aside was “for his own good.” But with quiet fury and unmistakable clarity, Eric dismantled that narrative in front of the entire fashion world.

“An artist doesn’t retire,” Eric declared. “An artist dies when they stop creating. And I am very much alive.”

Then came the moment that would shatter Ridge completely.

Eric revealed that he had officially joined the Logan fashion house as its creative director — a decision that was not impulsive, but deliberate. The designs showcased that night were his. Not Forrester creations. Logan creations. Crafted not out of revenge, but out of respect.

As Katie Logan joined him onstage, the message became unmistakable. This was not just a professional alliance — it was a statement of loyalty. Katie had offered Eric something Ridge had not: dignity, trust, and the freedom to create without being managed or dismissed.

The fallout was immediate.

Journalists erupted with questions. Cameras flashed relentlessly. Social media exploded in real time. And in the front row, Ridge sat utterly defeated. This wasn’t merely a business loss — it was a public rejection, a devastating blow to his authority, and a clear indictment of how he had treated his father.

Later, as the crowd shifted into a celebratory frenzy around Katie and Eric, the confrontation everyone anticipated finally unfolded. Ridge cornered them, his anger barely contained. He accused Katie of manipulation, of exploiting Eric to settle old scores. But Katie stood her ground, fiercely defending her decision and making it clear that Eric was no pawn — he was a legend who chose where to place his talent.

Eric, calm but resolute, delivered the final blow.

By forcing his retirement, Ridge had unknowingly freed him from any non-compete restrictions. In his certainty that Eric was finished, Ridge had underestimated the very man who built Forrester Creations from the ground up. And now, Eric’s brilliance belonged elsewhere.

Brooke attempted to intervene, pleading for family unity, but it was too late. Eric made it clear that the fractures had already been formed — by arrogance, by dismissal, and by ambition unchecked by respect.

As Eric walked away with Katie to greet eager editors and buyers, Ridge was left standing alone, confronting the consequences of his own choices. The balance of power in Los Angeles fashion had shifted dramatically, and for the first time in a long while, Ridge Forrester was no longer in control.

This storyline marks a turning point not only for the Forrester family, but for The Bold and the Beautiful itself. Eric’s public stand redefines legacy, challenges assumptions about age and relevance, and underscores a powerful truth: respect is the foundation of both family and art.