When it comes to redefining red-carpet footwear and androgynous style, few moments are as memorable as Gigi Hadid’s late 2022 fashion run in New York City.
While her personal life—specifically, rumored connections to Leonardo DiCaprio and her co-parenting relationship with Zayn Malik—frequently makes headlines, her experimental approach to tailoring and shoes leaves a lasting impact on the industry.
Heeled Brogues and Glam-Punk Tailoring: Gigi Hadid’s Thom Browne CFDA Moment
At the 2022 CFDA Fashion Awards held at Casa Cipriani, the tall supermodel proved that evening wear doesn’t require a gown.
Gigi Hadid attends the 2022 CFDA Fashion Awards without her rumored new beau Leonardo DiCaprio on November 7, 2022 (Credit: Janet Mayer / Startraksphoto / Cover Images)
Ditching the traditional silhouettes favored by the Kardashians, Hadid leaned into a glam-punk aesthetic in a custom Thom Browne suit, featuring unexpected layering and structural footwear.
Gigi Hadid leans into glam-punk tailoring in a multi-patterned Thom Browne menswear look, grounding the statement ensemble with sharp black pointed-toe heeled brogues (Credit: Darla Khazei / INSTARimages / Cover Images)
Styled by celebrity stylist Mimi Cuttrell, Gigi layered a blue-and-white tweed blazer over a red, white, and black plaid vest, offsetting the tailored look with a cropped white button-down that revealed a hint of midriff.
Adding more pattern to the already chaotic look, Bella Hadid’s sister teamed her outfit with low-rise striped pants in the same patriotic colors, styled with a braided nautical-inspired belt.
Gigi Hadid wearing Thom Browne’s viral jockstrap underneath her patriotic striped pants (Credit: Darla Khazei / INSTARimages / Cover Images)
The supermodel wore Thom Browne’s red, white, and blue jockstrap, which went viral during the designer’s Paris Men’s Fashion Week Spring 2023 fashion presentation in June.
A pair of patriotic crew socks and pointy-heeled brogues rounded out the model’s stylish men’s ensemble. Continuing with the grunge theme, Gigi accessorized with LAGOS gemstone stud earrings and a Maria Tash spiky gold nose ring.
As for her glam, the mom-of-one opted for charcoal gray lipstick with bronzed eyeshadow, matching blush, black eyeliner, and mascara. She then pulled her tresses off her face into a tight bun.
Gigi Hadid continues with the grunge theme of her look by wearing a nose ring and a swipe of charcoal gray lipstick (Credit: Darla Khazei / INSTARimages / Cover Images)
White d’Orsay Pumps Sharpen Gigi Hadid’s Blue Velvet Suit at the WWD Honors
Just two weeks earlier, Gigi wore another androgynous ensemble as she graced the red carpet at the 2022 WWD Honors Awards held at the Cipriani South Street in New York City.
Presenting Tommy Hilfiger with the John B. Fairchild Honor, Hadid wore a sleek menswear-inspired suit from the American fashion designer.
She looked stunning in a cobalt-blue velvet outfit featuring an oversized double-breasted longline blazer and matching straight-leg pants.
Gigi Hadid in a sleek cobalt blue velvet suit by Tommy Hilfiger at the WWD 2022 Honors Awards on October 25, 2022 (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages / Cover Images)
Underneath, she wore a crisp white shirt that was partially unbuttoned to show off her layered diamond necklaces.
A pair of white pointed-toe d’Orsay pumps completed her chic look.
For her glam, the runway beauty let her long blonde tresses fall loosely around her shoulders in beach waves. She then wore soft bronze makeup with a subtle feline flick, pink blush, and matching lipstick.
Gigi Hadid presents Tommy Hilfiger with the John B. Fairchild Honor (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages / Cover Images)
How Gigi Hadid and Thom Browne Continue to Redefine Statement Footwear
From red carpets to off-duty street style, Gigi Hadid’s fashion evolution shows how shoes anchor even the most experimental tailoring.
Whether she’s leaning into menswear-inspired brogues, pointed pumps, or unexpected sneakers, her looks consistently prove that footwear is the defining element—not an afterthought. That same philosophy runs through Thom Browne’s sharply tailored designs, where bold shoes complete the story and elevate modern power dressing.
👠 Gigi Hadid & Thom Browne Shoe & Fashion Highlights:
- 👗 Gigi Hadid Channels 2000s Cool & Thom Browne at the 2024 Met Gala — Gigi’s standout fashion and shoe moment at the Met Gala with custom Thom Browne pumps, and street-style looks.
- 👢 Gigi Hadid Proves Yellow Dr. Martens Can Be a Summer Essential — A classic street-style moment with standout boots and sneakers.
- 👟 Gigi Hadid Goes on Breakfast Date in Adidas x Wales Bonner Samba Sneakers — A casual sneaker sighting showcasing her everyday off-duty style.
- 👞 McKenna Grace Masters Modern Business Chic in Thom Browne Brogues — A tailored Thom Browne moment defined by statement brogue heels.
- 👠 Rebecca Ferguson Elevates Venice in Roker Boots & Thom Browne Platform Pumps — A bold red-carpet look grounded by sculptural platform footwear.
- 👔 Brooke Shields Wows in a Gray Thom Browne Suit & Silver Metallic Pumps — A power-dressing moment where sharp tailoring meets statement heels.