Bella Hadid shares kiss with fictional CGI 'influencer' Lil Miquela in Calvin Klein ad
Bella Hadid shared kiss with the fictional CGI 'influencer' Lil MIquela in a brand-new video ad for Calvin Klein.
The 22-year-old little sister of Gigi Hadid flashed her taut midriff in skintight athletic gear from the iconic American fashion brand.
As the lights changed evocatively throughout the clip, Bella was approached by Lil Miquela, a digital character that debuted on Instagram in 2016.
Steamy: Bella Hadid shared a same-sex kiss with the fictional CGI 'influencer' Lil MIquela in a brand-new video ad for Calvin Klein
'Life is about opening doors,' said Bella's voiceover leading up to the kiss, 'creating new dreams you never knew could exist.'
Lil MIquela was created as an Instagram personality by a startup called Brud, which TechCrunch valued at $125 million early this year.
The account boasts a million and a half followers on Instagram and the character has pivoted into the music business, dropping a single called Not Mine in 2017.
Before this Calvin Klein campaign, Miquela modeled several major fashion brands and helped promote Prada's Fall 2018 collection last February on social media.
When you got it: The 22-year-old little sister of Gigi Hadid flashed her taut midriff in skintight athletic gear from the iconic American fashion brand
There she is: As the lights changed evocatively throughout the clip, Bella was approached by Lil Miquela, a digital character that debuted on Instagram in 2016
It's in her kiss: 'Life is about opening doors,' said Bella's voiceover leading up to the kiss, 'creating new dreams you never knew could exist'
This included taking control of the Italian fashion house's Instagram account and uploading drone video of their fashion show in Milan.
The character's full name Miquela Sousa and she is a Los Angeles-based part-Brazilian model who at the time she was created was supposed to be 19.
Bella, who is the daughter of real estate man Mohamed Hadid and former Real Housewife Of Beverly Hills Yolanda Hadid, is on-again with The Weeknd.
Backdrop: Lil MIquela was created as an Instagram personality by a startup called Brud, which TechCrunch valued at $125 million early this year
Superstar: The account boasts a million and a half followers on Instagram and the character has pivoted into the music business, dropping a single called Not Mine in 2017
Details: The character's full name Miquela Sousa and she is a Los Angeles-based part-Brazilian model who at the time she was created was supposed to be 19
During one of their off periods, The Weeknd (ne Abel Tesfaye) dated Selena Gomez, and the two women unfollowed each other on Instagram.
However, Elle noticed that Bella liked an Instagram photo of Selena at the Cannes Film Festival this week, suggesting that any animosity is now in the past.
Bella herself is currently at Cannes, where on Thursday she attended the premiere of the Elton John biopic Rocketman starring Taron Edgerton.
Off the market: Bella, who is the daughter of real estate man Mohamed Hadid and former Real Housewife Of Beverly Hills Yolanda Hadid, is on-again with The Weeknd
Be top of the crops like Bella
Does Bella Hadid ever look anything less than amazing? We think not; even in sportswear she still looks flawless!
You’ll understand our point in this recent snap, where the model is decked out in a cropped tee and bike shorts by Calvin Klein for the new ad campaign.
We can’t get enough of her printed T-shirt! Featuring a classic crew neck, cropped fit and statement logo, it's ideal for pairing with anything high-waisted, from jeans to skirts of varying lengths.
Although Bella’s exact T-shirt isn’t available to buy, you can get your hands on the plus size version by clicking (right).
Alternatively, crop it like it’s hot in one of the variations lined up below. With options from the likes of Opening Ceremony, Missguided and more you’re bound to find something you love!. It's minimal aesthetic incorporates a classic cropped silhouette and retro 90s style logo detail proving that, when it comes to style, trends always come back!
Place to be: Bella herself is currently at Cannes, where on Thursday she attended the premiere of the Elton John biopic Rocketman starring Taron Edgerton
