This week, Bella Hadid brought her love of horses, cowboys, and riding to the streets of Manhattan by donning her cowboy boots.
Bella Hadid has been living the Western chic look, even though it has been more popular in recent years, with cowboy hats, boots, and bolo ties becoming staple pieces in daily wear. Hadid, a real-life cowboy's girlfriend and certified horse girl, traveled to New York to compete in the equestrian sport of cutting rather than for fashion week, reported Teen Vogue.
Hadid and her boyfriend, Adan Banuelos, transformed a street in Manhattan's Meatpacking District into a miniature horse arena, replete with dirt and all, while they mounted their horses and demonstrated their skills. The purpose of the gathering was to promote Teton Ridge's documentary, Windows to the West: Horse Sense, which explores the story of the Banuelos.
Ever the encouraging partner, Hadid was beaming as she arrived wearing a cowgirl outfit and strolled hand in hand with her partner. The supermodel accessorized her look with a black button-up silk shirt, boots, and sensible jeans and riding chaps that she got from Susamusa shirt on Depop.
The evening featured a "live cutting demonstration, interactive experiences, western fashion shopping and a viewing of the short film," according to Teton Ridge, who posted pictures from the occasion to Instagram along with a description promoting the upcoming movie.
After the founder of Orebella posted a picture of herself on Instagram in October celebrating her birthday, Hadid and Banuelos were connected last year. Hadid spends time with him and their horses and attends his competitions, giving the impression that the two are inseparable.
Bella Hadid demonstrated her riding prowess on Thursday night, showing off her ability to keep up with her partner, a cowboy. Videos from the event show Hadid doing the previously described cutting, which causes the horse to move quickly back and forth.
Does this imply that Hadid is giving up her career as a runway model and truly embracing the cowboy way of life? We'll find out in time.