Gigi Hadid seemingly debuted a new trend on the Marc Jacobs Spring 2020 runway [1]: completely invisible heels — and no, I'm not talking about lucite pumps [2]. The model graced the New York Fashion Week catwalk totally barefoot, strutting on her tippy toes to make it appear as though she was wearing heels. It looks like those ballet classes she took a few years back finally came in handy!
While modelling a shimmery minidress and matching flower-embellished hat [3] designed by Marc Jacobs, Gigi seamlessly glided down the runway with remarkable ease, making for quite the optical illusion. Though it's unclear exactly why she waltzed sans footwear while every other model in the show was donning shoes — perhaps a last-minute backstage malfunction? — we truly don't even need a concrete explanation to admire her poise and confidence [4] — and the sheer strength of her calves and quads. Share the workout routine, sis!
Ahead, watch Gigi channel a real-life Cinderella on the NYFW runway, and you'll definitely feel inspired to squeeze in some extra calf raises and squats this week. We stan a barefoot queen!
