Hadid attended Malibu High School, where she balanced academics and athletics, including competitive horseback riding and volleyball. Upon graduating, she moved to New York City to continue her education and explore opportunities in modeling.

Education and Career Beginnings

After relocating to New York, Hadid enrolled at The New School in 2013 to study criminal psychology. However, she eventually left her studies to focus full-time on her modeling career, which had begun at a remarkably young age.

Hadid’s modeling debut came when she was just two years old after being discovered by Paul Marciano of Guess. She worked with the brand throughout her early years and was named the face of a Guess campaign in 2012. Since then, she has completed multiple campaigns for the fashion label, helping to establish her visibility in the industry.

Modeling Career and Public Recognition

Gigi Hadid gained mainstream recognition in the mid-2010s and quickly became one of the most recognizable faces in fashion. She has walked for renowned designers during Fashion Weeks in Paris, Milan, and New York, and has graced the covers of leading fashion magazines worldwide.

Hadid’s runway presence and editorial works have made her a staple in high fashion. She is known for her collaborations with brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Maybelline, Reebok, and Victoria’s Secret.