Gigi Hadid's Top Modeling Moments 2016

11 When Gigi Hadid Made Her Chanel Debut at Paris Fashion Week

Gigi landed the coveted runway gig for Chanel's Spring/Summer '16 show at Paris Fashion Week. On Jan. 26, the model walked in her first Chanel show alongside sister Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner.

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10 When She Stripped Down For a Stuart Weitzman Campaign

Image Source: Stuart Weitzman/Mario Testino

Gigi starred in a Stuart Weitzman campaign for an iteration of the iconic Nudist sandal, called the Nearly Nude, alongside Joan Smalls and Lily Aldridge. All the ladies stripped down to only their heels for the buzzy campaign shot by fashion photographer Mario Testino.

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9 When Gigi and Boyfriend Zayn Malik Shot a Spread For Vogue

Image Source: Vogue / Mario Testino

Gigi and Zayn are no ordinary couple as evidenced by their spread in Vogue's May 2016 issue. Shot in Naples, Italy, the two rode motorcycles, made out in front of Instagram-worthy backdrops, and basically made every other couple wish their own snaps were just as amazing.

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8 When She and Kendall Appeared Together in W Magazine's 10th Anniversary Art Issue

Image Source: Lizzie Fitch and Ryan Trecartin

The two were part of a photo shoot titled "Placebo Pets." The It models even came together for a performance-art piece and shot some behind-the-scenes snaps that proved their friendship was as real as it gets.

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7 When Gigi Walked Arm in Arm With Supermodel Lauren Hutton at Milan Fashion Week

Image Source: Getty / Pietro D'aprano

We're pretty sure the "is she or isn't she a supermodel" debate was put to rest once Gigi walked down the runway with legendary supermodel Lauren Hutton herself. During Milan Fashion Week, the two walked arm in arm at Bottega Veneta for the fashion house's 50th anniversary.

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6 When Gigi Designed a Namesake Boot For Stuart Weitzman

Image Source: Stuart Weitzman

She's already a bonda fide street style star, so it was only a matter of time before Gigi designed a shoe of her own. The model teamed up with none other than Stuart Weitzman to launch the Gigi Boot, a cool combat bootie that comes in three types of finishes.

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5 When She Hosted the AMAs

Image Source: Getty

From walking the runway to hosting an award show, Gigi can now say she's done it all. The model hosted the 2016 AMAs and throughout the course of the night wore so many memorable outfits, they all, of course, had to be documented.

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4 When Gigi Walked in the 2016 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

Image Source: Getty / Samir Hussein

A pro by now, Gigi walked in her second Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on Nov. 30. The model wore two different lingerie outfits and looked more confident than we've ever seen her.

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And Got to Share the Experience With Sister Bella, Who Walked Too

Image Source: Getty / Pascal Le Segretain

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3 When Gigi Designed a Collection With Tommy Hilfiger

Image Source: David X Prutting/BFA.com

The highly anticipated Tommy x Gigi collection debuted at New York Fashion Week on Sept. 9. This marked their first collaboration together but certainly not their last, as the two are set to release a Spring 2017 collection together.

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2 When Gigi Landed Her First American Vogue Cover

Image Source: Vogue/Mario Testino

Gigi's success as a model and style icon culminated in a cover spread for Vogue's August 2016 issue. It was her first American Vogue cover alongside Olympic decathlete Ashton Eaton.

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1 When She Took Home the 2016 International Model of the Year Award

Image Source: Getty / David M. Benett

If you had any doubts this was Gigi's year, just take a look at her model of the year award. She beat both sister Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner for the honor, which was presented to her by Donatella Versace at the British Fashion Awards. For the special occasion, Gigi wore a cool two-piece Atelier Versace outfit.

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