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Zaya Wade Makes Runway Debut At Paris Fashion Week’s Miu Miu Show

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At just 15 years old, Zaya Wade has already established herself as an inspiration and role model to many. The young girl previously came out as transgender in February 2020 and has since received both immense support and overwhelming criticism from haters upset by her self-expression. Thankfully, father Dwyane Wade and his wife Gabrielle Union have showered the rising star with love, giving her the confidence to make her dreams come true.

Over three years after announcing her identity to the world, Zaya was granted an official name and gender change last month. The decision came following a lengthy legal battle between the athlete and his ex-wife, Ziohvaughn Funches. She reportedly felt as though Dwyane was “pressuring” their child to “move forward” with the recent changes “in order to capitalize on financial opportunities.”

Zaya Wade’s Major Life Changes

Zaya Wade attends PUMA FOREVER.CLASSIC at PUMA NYC Flagship Store on March 04, 2023, in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for PUMA)

The family patriarch’s argument was that he simply wants Zaya to “live more comfortably and honestly in all aspects of her life.” Clearly, the judge sided with Dwyane, who’s been consistently using his platform to uplift his daughter’s LGBTQ+ identity while fighting hate and miseducation from internet trolls. She’s obviously been celebrating with her closest friends and family in the days since her name and gender change, but it wasn’t until today that she really got to commemorate the special moment.

During Paris Fashion Week, Zaya made her designer runway debut, walking in Miu Miu’s F/W 2023-24 presentation. She was styled in an oversized knit blazer in a gorgeous olive green colour, worn over a matching weather and pencil skirt underneath. The model carried a stunning brown leather bag under her arm, pairing it with matching slingback shoes that helped her strut with confidence.

Miu Miu Runway Debut

As Page Six notes, Zaya’s parents cheered her on from the front row, along with the Wade family’s stylist, Thomas Christos Kikis. “I’m not crying, you are,” the proud father wrote on his Instagram Story while showing his teenage daughter off to the world. Elsewhere on the runway, horror actress Mia Goth, The Crown star Emma Corrin, and musician Ethel Cain were all tapped to show off Miu Miu’s latest look. Tell us your thoughts on Zaya Wade’s runway debut in the comments below, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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Miu Miu x New Balance 574 Gets New Round Of Colorways

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Miu Miu X New Balance previously dropped a line of 574s as part of their Spring/Summer 2022 collection. The shoes debuted at Paris Fashion Week. Miu Miu and New Balance are releasing a new line of the iconic 80s sneaker silhouette. The shoe from the first collab was re-purposed with raw-cute edges. The design was similar to the garments showcased in the Spring/Summer 2022 collection such as the iconic micro-mini skirt.

For this collaboration, the Miu Miu X New Balance 574 shoes are crafted in a signature Y2K-inspired “Fringed Blue” design simulating the hue of classic blue jeans with contrasting white laces. Other color offerings of the sneaker include a distressed “Marble-Effect Cognac Denim.” The colorway is a deep brown hue that is dripped throughout the shoe and laces. “Blanched White” leather has a muted pearly white hue. Elsewhere, the tongue of the sneaker is adorned with the New Balance x Miu Miu logo. The logo was also displayed in their first sneaker collaboration.

Latest New Balance x Miu Miu Drop

Moreover, the shoe can be seen as both a fashion and athletic statement. The distressed materials on the shoe allow room for experimental styling, which the luxury label and Boston-based shoe brand are no strangers to. You can pair the shoe with a complimentary New Balance tracksuit or go the girly route with a classic mini skirt, high socks, and a Miu Miu bag. These sneakers will suit any look. Although they were not featured in the Spring/Summer 2023 showcase, this new collab fits into the Miu Miu label’s elevated streetwear meets business-casual aesthetic.

Additionally, these sneakers (although high in price) are sure to sell out just as fast as the first drop. The “Fringed Blue” and “Cognac Denim” colorways retail for $950, while the “Blanched White Leather” retails for $1,020. The sneaker comes equipped with white rubber soles infused with ENCA. ENCA is a core of soft cushion made for comfort and functionality. Additionally, the interior of the shoe features dual-branded insoles. The new lineup of New Balance x Miu Miu sneakers is available in-store at Miu Miu locations worldwide, and online at Miu Miu’s website until the end of February.