Bella Hadid Lands Her First French Vogue Cover and Steps Out in Her Signature Balenciaga Ceinture Boots

Gigi Hadid may have dominated the fashion landscape last year, but little sister Bella Hadid is proving she’s just as unstoppable.

In August 2016, Bella celebrated a major career milestone: her first French Vogue cover—the September 2016 issue—shot by the legendary duo Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott alongside fellow it-girl Taylor Hill.

The images were unveiled online in mid-August, with Bella herself sharing the news on Instagram on August 16. By the time the issue was officially released on August 24, 2016, the internet was already in full-blown meltdown mode over the striking editorial.

While Bella may have been busy “freeing the nipple” for her French Vogue spread, she remained fully covered up as she walked through the Los Angeles International Airport to catch a flight.

Bella Hadid covered her hair with a hat and a hood as she arrived at the Los Angeles International Airport on August 17, 2016 (Credit: WENN)

Bella wore a cropped hoodie from Chrome Hearts with a pair of “Twiggy” ripped skinny jeans in black from James Jeans.

Bella Hadid leans into grunge-chic airport style, pairing James Jeans’ Black Swan Twiggy skinnies with a Chrome Hearts cropped hoodie, Hardware LDN velour cap, B-Low the Belt’s Barcelona belt, a Givenchy “Lucrezia” duffel, and her go-to Balenciaga “Ceinture” cutout boots

Bella Hadid Elevates Her Airport Look With Balenciaga’s Cult “Ceinture” Cutout Boots

The American model finished her no-nonsense airport look with a cap from Hardware LDN, a “Barcelona” belt by B-Low the Belt, a Givenchy “Lucrezia” duffel, and Balenciaga’s cult-favorite “Ceinture” cutout boots—an Italian-made, biker-inspired style distinguished by its polished calfskin, graphic side cutouts, and signature mixed-metal buckle straps.

Bella Hadid steps through LAX in her signature Balenciaga “Ceinture” cutout boots, featuring buckled straps, glossy leather, and the style’s iconic metal hardware (Credit: WENN)

The young model added a splash of color to her outfit by tying a plaid top around her waist.

Yolanda and Anwar Hadid Join Bella for a Proud Family Moment at LAX

Bella’s mother, Yolanda, who joined Bella on her trip to Los Angeles along with Bella’s brother, Anwar Hadid, also expressed her pride in her daughter’s modeling milestone.

Yolanda Hadid keeps her travel style sleek in laser-cut leggings and metallic flip-flops, while Anwar opts for relaxed sweats and printed sneakers for a low-key airport arrival (Credit: WENN)

Any guesses as to who Bella shared her French Vogue photos with first?

No, it wasn’t fellow model, it-girl, and older sister Gigi that saw the photos first. Instead, Bella first shared the pictures with her boyfriend Abel (The Weeknd).

You can order the Balenciaga “Ceinture” cutout boots on Farfetch and Mytheresa.

These black patent leather boots are designed with cutout detailing, gold-toned hardware, and a chunky heel

Balenciaga “Ceinture” Ankle Boots, $1,030 – $1,275

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