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Gigi Hadid thanks the Ambani family for her "first unforgettable trip to India."

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Supermodel Gigi Hadid is in love with India. She came to Mumbai on Friday for the grand launch of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) and since then she has been talking about the beauty of the country.


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On Monday, she took to Instagram and thanked the Ambani family for inviting her to India and making her experience the Indian culture.



"Warmest Thanks to the Ambani family for hosting me in Mumbai for the Opening Weekend of @maccindia!It was an honor to be there to witness your family's vision come to life, in a beautiful world-class Cultural Center to celebrate and cultivate the creatives and heritage of India," she wrote. She added, "After seeing the opening nights of 'The Great Indian Musical' and 'India in Fashion' exhibit, I learned so much & know this venue will nurture future generations to explore their passions- from dance to design, from music to art. If you have the chance to visit & see these productions - I HIGHLY recommend!!!! Unforgettable first trip to India. Much love." Gigi stunned everyone with her presence in India.

On Day 2 of NMACC, Gigi was seen dressed in a custom Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla Chikankari saree and a gold jewelled blouse. The pre-pleated six yards featured intricately-designed gold patti borders and a thigh-high slit on the side. Not only Gigi but Tom Holland and Zendaya also brought firangi touch to the NMACC's opening.



Gigi Hadid debuts DTC cashmere brand at New York Fashion Week

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Gigi Hadid has launched a direct to consumer (DTC) cashmere brand, with a popup at New York Fashion Week.


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Guest in Residence via Facebook


The model-cum-designer is the creative director behind the new label, which is called Guest in Residence, and is designed “with time in mind, to create future heirlooms made to last.”

The collection features everyday cashmere basics, such as hoodies, joggers, socks and tops in saturated colours, like a polo with an apple green sleeve and bright orange and yellow plackets. Most items are priced under 400 dollars.

In August Ms Hadid posted on her Instagram to say she was working on her new label. In an interview with Vogue she stated the brand was three years in the making.

While Ms Hadid did not reveal if the brand is backed by private equity or other financiers, she did enlist Sijeo Kim, a former knitwear designer at The Row and Theory, as the brand’s Design Director. According to LinkedIn there are 8 members of staff, including VPs of marketing, merchandising, production, operations and e-commerce.

Headquartered in New York, Guest in Residence debuted with a popup in SoHo during New York Fashion Week. It launches in the U.S. on September 7th and internationally from September 12th.



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