Gigi Hadid. Nils Jorgensen/Shutterstock
Supermodel has become fashion designer! Gigi HadiA clothing line is being launched.
The 27-year old California native shared the news via Instagram, sharing a collection of images that showed how hard she worked. “Been workin on something … with love,” Hadid captioned the social media post, tagging her new brand, Guest in Residence.
The model included slideshow photos of several sweaters and suggested that it was a knitwear collection. Hadid is also seen looking through sketches, colors, and textures. The last photo of Hadid was taken in a gray lounge outfit.
Both fans and celebrities are elated about Hadid’s upcoming drop. “So excited about this,” Hailey Bieber commented. Gigi’s sister and fellow model, Bella Hadid, wrote: “What we’ve all been waiting for.” Sara Foster commented: “Yes please.”
In addition to announcing the brand, Gigi updated her Instagram bio to read: “founder, creative director @guestinresidence.”
This wouldn’t be the first time Gigi has dabbled in design. Tommy Hilfiger brand ambassador launched swimwear collection in April with Frankies Bikinis. The collab featured looks in soft colors as well as delicate prints. The collection features a unique design featuring a baby and momma der. It’s meant to symbolize the joy that Gigi’s daughter Khai, who she welcomed with Zayn MalikIn 2020, she was.
Frankies Bikinis was founded by Gigi’s longtime friend Francesca Aiello2012. The pair grew up together in Malibu and have been each other’s biggest cheerleaders through the years as they pursued their dreams in fashion.
“Gigi is someone that is so special and so inspiring to me,” Aiello told Us WeeklyApril. “She is creative, hardworking, kind and loving, and combining those incredible personality traits with our deep-rooted friendship is what really made this collection not only fun to create together but also to shoot together.”
Gigi isn’t the only fashion designer in her family, however — the star’s other sister, Alana HadidAlso, there is a label called La Detresse.
Last month, Alana opened her home to Us about her brand’s summer collection, which she and cofounder Emily PerlsteinThis tool was created to make packing for vacation simple.
“The whole concept behind it is people are getting out. They’re actually getting to take trips now,” Alana told Us at the capsule’s celebration event on July 14. “I wanted to make pieces that would travel easily. That you could basically take this entire collection with you and a few bathing suits and you’re ready for the whole summer.”
Alana even named a piece after Gigi. “My sisters look amazing in everything. There’s a dress called The Gigi … I wanted to highlight the friends and family who’ve supported us,” Alana said. “My mom is here. She’s in her 60s, but she’s wearing one of the dresses.”
