In high fashion, trends are often set by the daring and the bold. Last night’s Victoria’s Secret show, aptly named the “World Tour,” held in the bustling heart of New York City, was no exception. The event was graced by many A-list celebrities, Naomi Campbell, Priyanka Chopra-Jonas, and Lila Moss, and was a spectacle of gorgeous fashion.
However, what shined and set apart was the unexpected footwear choices of two iconic new-generation fashion figures, Gigi Hadid and Emily Ratajkowski, who truly challenged conventional norms and made the news.
Her stage name, Gigi Hadid, is more recognized as Jelena Noura Hadid. Gigi is a television personality and model primarily based in America. She debuted her modeling career in November of 2014 and ranked in the top 50 models on Models.com. Gigi Hadid was born in Los Angeles, California, on 23rd April 1995. Gigi has two younger siblings, Bella Hadid and Anwar Hadith, who both work as a model.
For High School, she studied at Malibu High School, and later, she moved to New York and attended a new school to study criminal psychology but then changed her focus to a modeling career.
The Arrival of the New-Gen It-Girls: Gigi Hadid and Emily Ratajkowski
The fashion world has always been stuck to its certain norms and guidelines. Still, Gigi Hadid and Emily Ratajkowski’s recent trend in footwear at the Victoria’s Secret Show broke these norms, leading to more interesting fashion moments.
Their bold choices not only encouraged a wide group of fashion lovers to explore unconventional footwear but also proved that such choices can make a lot of difference to the outfit.
Also Read: Close-Knit Showbiz Circle, With Michelle Williams And Beyoncé, A Pillar Of Support For Kelly Rowland
Gigi Hadid and her Fashion Evolution:
Gigi started a career as a child model at two for Guess. Later, she discontinued it to focus on her studies. In 2011, she returned to modeling and, in the year 2012, was named the face model for the Guess campaign.
Gigi got her breakthrough in 2013 when she signed for IMG Models. She made her debut work for the New York Fashion Week in February 2014 and walked for Desigual. In 2014, she was featured in her first music video, which served the board and the artist Cody Simpson. In the year 2014, she was she was the cover page of the magazine Galore.
In 2015, she was announced as a brand ambassador for two brands ‘Seafolly’ which was the Australian fashion swimwear, and ‘Maybelline.’ 2015, she also featured in Taylor Swift’s song ‘Bad Blood.’ In Hindi year 2023, she co-hosted the fashion reality show ‘Next In Fashion’ season 2.
A Vibrant Statement: Gigi’s Daring Yellow Midi-Dress
Gigi Hadid’s appearance at The Manhattan Center in a yellow midi-dress from Ferragamo’s fall 2023 collection was admirable. From the 49th look in the collection, this dress comes with a daringly high thigh slit.
Her entire look and a black leather clutch from Ferragamo shined at the event. However, what truly amazed and sparked news was her unconventional choice of black court heels with an artfully inverted heel.
Gigi’s selection of this particular inverted court heels made a notable statement, showcasing her ability to challenge fashion norms while effortlessly showing style. These shoes defied traditional footwear expectations, adding an unexpected and intriguing element to her overall outfit.
Emily’s Bold Fashion Choice: The All-Black Leather Look
Emily Ratajkowski, one of the prominent personalities in the fashion world, boldly followed a recent shoe trend that’s taken TikTokers and Vogue editors by storm.
Her evening outfit had a sleek black leather ensemble, cropped sleeveless top, and high-waisted flared trousers. Again., What made her outfit unique was her striking choice of footwear. She wore an interesting pair of black patent leather platform heels.
Ratajkowski’s out-of-wild selection of these platform heels defied traditional fashion norms, metaphorically and literally elevating her outfit. These towering platforms made a daring statement and underscored her confidence in venturing beyond the expected boundaries of style.