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Bella Hadid is something of a modern-day Helen of Troy. While her face would undoubtedly launch a thousand ships, her outfits have also launched a thousand trends. In the decade-plus since she began her modeling career, Hadid has been at the forefront of naked dressing, the return of capris, geek-chic glasses, and other major moments both fleeting and long-lasting.
We’ve seen the model through many phases of her own life, too, and witnessed how her style has changed as a result. Since moving to Texas, for instance, Hadid—a lifelong horse girl—has incorporated cowgirl fashion into her wardrobe. While she tends to source her boots from more local outlets, she remains a fashion girl at heart: vintage Dolce Gabbana heels, Roberto Cavalli corsets, and Valentino bags are all par for the course.
In Elements of Style, we’re distilling a celebrity’s fashion sense into its most basic components. Here, we break down the five key pieces in Bella Hadid’s closet.
Skin Is In
Naked dressing, crop tops, and mini hemlines are all on the table for the model. Be it her sheer Saint Laurent knotted pantyhose dress at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival or her tighty-whities-as-pants, Hadid is never afraid to show some skin.
What: Saint Laurent, ME+EM, Rokh, Gucci, Alaïa, With Jéan
Where: The Cannes Film Festival, the Met Gala, New York City, West Hollywood, fashion week
Wear it with: Capris, Proenza Schouler x Sorel clogs, knee-high socks, chore coat, kitten heels
Cowgirl Style
Though she is a lifelong horse girl, Hadid’s relocation to Texas injected a real yeehaw flair into her wardrobe, mainly via cowboy boots, hats, and belts. Even if she isn’t dressed for the rodeo, she usually manages to incorporate at least one element of Westernwear into her outfit.
What: Christian Dior, Dolce Gabbana, Guess Jeans, Kemo Sabe, Roberto Cavalli, M L Leddys
Where: A Kemo Sabe pop-up, a friend’s baby shower, Chicken Shop Date
Wear it with: Microshorts, denim midi skirts, a graphic tee, a leather jacket, a summer dress
Prize Vintage
While accessible brands make up a large part of her wardrobe (think: With Jéan, For Love Lemons, Mango, and Guizio), Hadid knows better than anyone how to pull out a showstopper. A surefire hit? A piece of jaw-dropping vintage. Be it John Galliano Dior or Tom Ford Gucci, she’s worn it.
What: Tom Ford-era Gucci, Versace, Jean Paul Gaultier, Moschino, John Galliano-era Dior, Michael and Hushi
Where: The Cannes Film Festival, running errands, promoting Orebella in New York, London, and LA
Wear it with: Bootcut jeans, thick leather belts, statement hair accessories, fresh flowers
Sporty Spice
Windbreakers, chunky sneakers, and joggers are among the activity-ready staples that Hadid will often dress up with colorful knitwear, trendy dresses, and feminine skirts.
What: Nike, Adidas, Miaou, Tommy Hilfiger, Burberry, Salomon
Where: Out and about in New York, leaving a shoot in LA, Milan Fashion Week
Wear it with: Colorful knitwear, schoolgirl skirts, knee-high boots, thick socks
Statement Glasses
While Hadid is partial to geek-chic eyeglasses, she is game to experiment with her sunnies, from shield shades to slim, ’90s-inspired frames.
What: Chanel, DMY Studios, Bonnie Clyde, Blinde Bagel
Where: Cha Cha Matcha Venice Beach, Paris Fashion Week, out and about in New York
Wear it with: Penny Lane coats, matching sets, capris, leather pants
