Model Gigi Hadid delivered a notable runway performance at Ralph Lauren’s New York Fashion Week presentation on Tuesday, further reinforcing her established stature within the fashion industry.
The 30-year-old appeared in two separate ensembles from the designer’s Fall 2026 ready-to-wear collection at the high-profile event, which drew a number of prominent attendees, including Anne Hathaway and Emilia Jones, who were seated in the front row.
For her first appearance, Hadid modeled a coordinated brown tweed vest and maxi skirt set, layered over a black turtleneck. The look was complemented by a silver chain belt positioned at the waist, a structured black leather handbag, and heeled boots in a matching tone. Her styling emphasized a minimal aesthetic, with understated makeup and shoulder-length brunette waves replacing her previously signature blonde hair.
In her second runway appearance, Hadid wore a floor-length velvet gown accented with shimmering netted detailing draped across the shoulders. The ensemble was accessorized with drop silver earrings and a brown suede belt featuring a prominent silver buckle. In addition to her runway appearances, Hadid participated in backstage photography at the invitation-only showcase.
Hadid’s professional engagement at New York Fashion Week coincides with her ongoing relationship with actor Bradley Cooper, 51. The pair were first publicly linked in October 2023 after being observed together in New York City. Subsequent public appearances and media reports have indicated that the relationship progressed steadily, with sources previously stating that the couple had dated privately for several months prior to going public.
In early 2024, the two attended a Golden Globes afterparty together, accompanied by Cooper’s mother, and later shared a public display of affection at a social gathering. By October 2024, Hadid acknowledged Cooper’s support during her participation in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, stating that he remained at home on parental responsibilities but was supportive of her career.
Cooper shares a daughter with former partner Irina Shayk, while Hadid is mother to a daughter with her former partner, Zayn Malik. In subsequent interviews, Hadid has spoken favorably of her relationship with Cooper, describing it as a positive influence in her personal life. The couple later made their relationship official on social media following Hadid’s 30th birthday celebration.
Recent reports have suggested that the couple is contemplating long-term plans, with unnamed sources alleging that Cooper has expressed serious intentions regarding their future together, including discussions of a potential engagement and marriage.#newsafro_
