She made her highly-anticipated runway return during New York Fashion Week, less than a year after giving birth to her first child with boyfriend Zayn Malik.
And Gigi Hadid continued to wow as she made her grand arrival to the star-studded 2021 Met Gala in New York City on Monday evening.
The 26-year-old model slipped her slender physique into a white strapless Prada gown with a dramatic slit down the backside.
Model mayhem: Gigi Hadid made her grand arrival to the star-studded 2021 Met Gala in New York City on Monday evening
Poking out from under her gown was a black bodice and a pair of semi-sheer black tights.
The Vogue covergirl gave her Met Gala ensemble an edgy flair by throwing on a pair of black vinyl arm-length gloves.
Hanging from Hadid's neck was a diamond choker that coordinated with her stud earrings and the glitzy barrette in her hair.
Gigi's auburn tresses were taken up a notch thanks to a lengthy detachable ponytail that hung down her back in voluminous curls.
Custom creation: The 26-year-old model slipped her slender physique into a white strapless Prada gown with a dramatic slit down the backside
She climbed the museum's iconic staircase in a pair of sparkly kitten heels.
As for makeup, the runway maven accentuated her sultry gaze with some bold winged eyeliner and powder blue eyeshadow on her lids.
She muted her enviably plump pout with some matte nude lipstick and sculpted her cheekbones with a light dusting of contouring powder.
Speaking with Vogue, Hadid described her Met Gala look as 'an ode to simple, well-made fashion.'
Edgy: The Vogue covergirl gave her Met Gala ensemble an edgy flair by throwing on a pair of black vinyl arm-length gloves
Dramatic do: Gigi's auburn tresses were taken up a notch thanks to a lengthy detachable ponytail that hung down her back in voluminous curls
While striking poses, Gigi shared a sweet moment with her longtime best friend and
