Hailey Baldwin made her grand return to the runway for the first time sincesecretly marryingJustin Bieberin September.
The 22-year-old model made her Versace debut walking the pre-fall 2019 show alongsideKaia Gerber,Gigi HadidandIrina Shaykat the American Stock Exchange Building in N.Y.C. on Sunday night.
The show, which marks the first time the Italian fashion house has shown a pre-fall collection in the U.S, brought an A-list turnout in the front row, includingKim Kardashian West,Kanye West,Blake Lively,Bradley Cooper,Tracee Ellis Ross,Lupita Nyong’oand many more.
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After her fashion show appearance, Baldwin posted a tribute to the designer on Instagram. “Tonight first time ever @versace 🖤🖤🖤 thank you thank you @donatella_versace,” she wrote.
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Days before marrying Bieber, 24,at a N.Y.C. courthouse, BaldwintoldWWDthat she’s beencutting back on her modeling jobsthisNew York Fashion Week.
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“I’ve tried to be really choosy with fashion week going forward, just because I want to have the time to spend being relaxed and being with family — and my fiancé,” Baldwin said.
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Bieber alsoscaled back on his work commitmentsafter tying the knot, a source told PEOPLE in October.
“Justin seems okay. However, he doesn’t seem ready to record new music yet and keeps saying that he just wants to hang out with Hailey,” the insider said. “Hailey actually seems more ready to work than he does. They have had a few conflicts about it. Justin likes to just hang out, watch movies and chill. Hailey has a lot of energy and projects that she wants to do.”
After keeping mum about their relationship status for a few months following their courthouse wedding, Bieber and Baldwinofficially confirmed their marriage in November, with Baldwin changingher Instagram handleto “Hailey Bieber” and even showing off a newdiamond necklaceof her husband’s surname.
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“After being married for a few weeks, they both realized that they actually felt like husband and wife without having a religious ceremony,” a source toldPEOPLE.
“They want to openly celebrate their marriage,” the source said. “This is why Hailey decided to change her name. She loves being married to Justin. They are still planning a wedding and a religious ceremony.”
source: people.com
