Title: Alana Hadid Makes Runway Debut at Copenhagen Fashion Week
Subtitle: Model and Half-Sister of Gigi and Bella Hadid Shows Scandi Chic Style
Copenhagen, Denmark – Alana Hadid, half-sister of supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid, made her runway debut at Copenhagen Fashion Week, turning heads with her Scandi chic style. The 40-year-old model opened the Spring-Summer 2024 show for Danish brand Saks Potts on Monday, marking her entrance into the family business.
Alana’s outfit for the occasion was designed to bring a touch of summer to the wet and dreary afternoon. She wore a blue sequined midi skirt, paired with wide-leg jeans from the early 2000s, and silver flip flops, creating a fashionable and effortlessly cool look. Her ensemble aimed to conjure visions of summer and stood out against the grey weather.
While some may raise an eyebrow at the presence of flip flops on the runway, this footwear choice is a staple among Copenhagen’s style set. Local stylists have cited metallic flip flops as a fast way to ground conceptual outfits and they have become synonymous with the city’s street style. In fact, Vogue declared Havaianas as the shoe of Copenhagen Fashion Week in 2018, cementing their popularity.
Alana expressed her approval of the mis-matched look, saying, “One of the things I like about Scandinavian brands is that they are not afraid to march to their own drum. They really have this way of making something that’s flashy yet comfortable – you can wear it on a bike or when it’s raining, but you are also making a fashion statement.”
The older sister of Bella and Gigi had a successful runway debut, as she later walked for Copenhagen brand Munthe during the fashion week. When asked about her siblings’ thoughts on her venture into runway modeling, Alana revealed, “Obviously, they know how exhilarating being on a runway is, so they’re excited for me for sure.”
Alana’s first fashion show came just a week after her 40th birthday celebrations, during which she dressed up as a Grecian goddess. Her debut received praise from Gigi, who cheered her on in an Instagram post by saying, “This is 40!”
Alana Hadid’s entrance into the fashion industry adds another talented member to the Hadid family. Her stylish runway debut at Copenhagen Fashion Week is expected to propel her career further and solidify her status in the fashion world.