Supermodel Bella Hadid has long been involved in the equestrian world (she and sister Gigi have ridden horses since they were little). But since dating her cowboy boyfriend Adan Banuelos, Bella’s love for all things rodeo has only intensified. These days, you can often find the couple competing in various rodeo events. This week, for instance, Hadid was seen riding her trustee horse Whippish in a Las Vegas arena, while Banuelos cheered her on from the sidelines. Naturally, in keeping with her well-documented love of rodeo style, Hadid sported the perfect look.
Of course, her thematic ensemble served a practical purpose. The model wore a pair of light brown suede chaps with fringe detailing—a must-wear garment to protect the legs while riding. Her black button-up shirt and jeans were styled in the classic rodeo style, and punctuated with a brimmed hat for some flair. She is no stranger to a good cowboy hat, of course: She even wore a sleek black style during a New York Fashion Week event last year, where she rode a horse with Banuelos.
Clearly, Hadid’s rodeo era is not slowing down anytime soon. But don’t go calling it a fashion phase: As someone who rides and competes regularly, Hadid truly lives that cowgirl life—she doesn’t only look the part. (In other words, she’s no poser!). Still, she can’t help but make the whole sartorial vibe feel elevated. That’s simply the supermodel effect.
