Runway Royalty: Bella Hadid's Fashion Timeline

It’s no secret that Bella Hadid is arguably one of the biggest fashion icons of our generation, influencing trends left right and center from her ‘model-off-duty’ street style to her elegant and modest red carpet looks — we can’t help but love it all.

While she is of course known for her flawless runway looks, Hadid is also commonly known for embodying the sleek model-off-duty trend. So, let’s look more specifically at some of her iconic style moments.

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2014: Less is more

At the beginning of her career, Bella Hadid stayed neutral in her style, wearing what often felt simple. At the OnePiece New York concept store grand opening, the model wore a bright red trench coat with jeans and some pumps — a look you can’t go wrong with.

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2015: Paving her way

Hadid made her mark by stepping out in this lace black gown at Vogue’s 95th anniversary party at Paris Fashion Week in 2018. Seeing this look felt like seeing the moment Bella decided to take risks with her outfits — and it paid off.

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2016: Sheer and shimmery

Bella’s style really began to blossom, feeling like she had really become into her true self in 2016 — showcasing the Bella we know and love today (not that we didn’t love her then!). From walking in the annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show to dating The Weeknd, she was the girl we all wanted to be. And, of course, it wouldn’t be a true lookbook without showcasing one of her always extravagant red carpet looks. The model was dripping in diamonds at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show after-party at Le Grand Palais.

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2017: Playing with patterns

Ultimately the beginning of Hadid's iconic streetwear looks, the model was frequently seen wearing mixtures of plaids, playing with different textures and layering styles. In this case, the print paired beautifully with her chic white leather boots, playing into those grey tones.

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2018: Mugler forever

We can't possibly talk about Bella Hadid without showcasing this ever-iconic bodysuit moment she gave us at the 2018 Harper's Bazaar's ICONS Party. The model beautifully rocked a perfectly sculpted nude Mugler bodysuit from head to toe — forever one of our favourite looks.

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2019: Gorpcore chic

Hadid was seen sporting Gorpcore, which is frequently referred to as functional clothing for the outdoors, and made it her own. She took casual Gorpcore to a whole new level and played with styles by adding heels, her signature slicked-back bun and accessories to the otherwise sporty outfit — and we’re here for it.

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2020: Business casual

Although arguably unrealistic for workwear, Hadid, as always, took business casual and made it her own — and it became one of her most memorable looks from over the years. The oversized trousers paired with her spiky bun and sheer top, transformed a casual look and elevated it. This look has Bella Hadid written all over it.

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2021: A little bit of everything

In 2021, it was hard to choose which look was a favourite because Miss Hadid really did it all. From athleisure and Y2k to Cottagecore, she was spotted on the streets rocking outfit after outfit. Besides, who says you have to pick just one?

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2022: New York Fashion Week

Bella never misses a moment to give us a look, and she wasn't going to stop now. For New York Fashion Week 2022, Hadid gave us many iconic looks from her low-rise, high-risk streetwear looks to her classy and elegant red carpet looks — we ate them all right up.

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2022: New York Fashion Week (Part 2)

Lastly, but definitely not least, we had to showcase this beautiful off-the-shoulder pyjama — but make it chic — look Hadid flaunted at New York Fashion week. This look couldn't have been styled better. The dainty white purse paired with a simple pair of black pumps and Bella’s go-to sleek bun complete the look. Is there anything she can’t pull off?