Zayn Malik's transformation at New York fashion event has fans divided

Zayn Malik attends the Off-White fashion show during the September 2024 New York Fashion Week
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Zayn Malik drew attention with his drastically changed look at the Off-White fashion show in New York recently. The former One Direction member, known for his clean-shaven style, is now sporting a robust beard.

Previously known for his trademark locks, Zayn presented a dapper image clad in black from head to toe. His outfit was perfectly accented with a brown leather jacket while he mingled with former Fifth Harmony singer Camila Cabello.

Last week, Zayn gave a sneak peek of his transformed appearance on social media through a video post, bringing with it a slew of comments from fans. According to OK, heartfelt support came from one fan who said "Love your beard" adding heart emojis.

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Meanwhile, another queried about the secrets behind his rapidly growing hair. However, there were some who weren't as enthusiastic about his new facial hair; one fan implored, "please shave your beard".

In early 2023, Zayn's followers were thrilled to discover that he would be partaking in CBeebies' Bedtime Stories. Taking on the role brought joy to Zayn, particularly as a dad himself, reports the Daily Record.

Issa Rae, Lena Waithe, Zayn Malik, Camila Cabello and Paris Jackson
Issa Rae, Lena Waithe, Zayn Malik, Camila Cabello and Paris Jackson at Off-White RTW Spring 2025 as part of New York Ready to Wear Fashion Week held at the Brooklyn Bridge Park -Credit:Gilbert Flores/WWD via Getty

At the time, Zayn disclosed his reasons for partaking, acknowledging: "I chose this book because I love Bob Marley. And because music and reading are both important to me as a parent."

He shared his parenting routine by adding: "I sing to my daughter at night-time when she goes to sleep and I read to her at bedtime too. I feel like this will be something really cool to show her, so I'm up for reading a CBeebies Bedtime Story!"

Zayn is a father to his three-year-old daughter Khai, whose mother is model Gigi Hadid. The couple commenced their relationship in 2015 and stayed together until their split in 2021.

During an intimate conversation on The Zach Sang Show, Zayn opened up about the profound impact his daughter has had on his life. "I feel like my daughter brought that colour back in my life. She just makes me happy."

He said: "I have so much love in me that I didn't have before she was born. She laughs all day. She wants to do the silliest things and she gains so much excitement from it. She just has a whole fresh perspective on life that had somewhat become grey for me."

Zayn found fame as part of One Direction, a boyband formed on ITV's X Factor back in 2010 with the now world-famous members each auditioning for the show as solo artists. Despite placing third in the competition, they went on to achieve international success before splitting in 2016.