ZAYN Malik looked worlds away from his One Direction days as he showed off his bushy beard at a fashion show today.
Singer Zayn, 31, was joined by Camila Cabello and Paris Jackson in the front row of the Off-White show during New York Fashion Week.
The X Factor finalist looked trendy in a brown leather jacket with a faux crocodile print patent collar.
He completed the ensemble with a black turtleneck and matching trousers, showcasing his shaggy new look.
Fifth Harmony star Camila turned heads in a daring black mesh bodysuit layered beneath a form-fitting, thin-strapped dress.
Paris, meanwhile, exuded style in a chic blue and brown tartan blazer dress.
It follows reports Zayn wants to make amends with his former bandmates Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson.
Insiders told MailOnline he’s hopeful of a reunion with his once best pals.
“He doesn’t know if it will ever happen, or when, but he would love to start a conversation with the other guys from One Direction and try to make amends with all of them,” said a source.
“He is trying to figure out the best way to reach out because it will be odd, weird, and uncomfortable, but it is something that has been on his mind.”
However, Zayn is believed to be more focused on “rebuilding relationships” than reuniting as a band.
The insider added: “Zayn wants to approach them for forgiveness and friendship. Working with them is not important to him right now.
“He has matured and wants to show the rest of the guys this. To be friends again would be amazing.”
One Direction was the biggest pop sensation of a generation – with global record sales of more than 70million and a combined net worth of more than £250million.
They announced an “indefinite hiatus” soon after Zayn quit.
2010: One Direction
Zayn Malik first rose to fame with One Direction when they were formed on The X Factor. The group quickly achieved international fame and became one of the best-selling boybands of all time under Simon Cowell’s Syco Music.
2015: Solo Debut
After leaving One Direction, Zayn embarked on a solo career. His debut single, Pillowtalk, topped global charts and introduced an R&B sound.
2016: Mind Of Mine
Zayn’s debut album, Mind of Mine, was released in March 2016. The album, blending R&B and pop, featured hits like Pillowtalk and Like I Would, earning critical acclaim and establishing his solo success.
2018: Icarus Falls
Zayn’s second album, Icarus Falls, was released in December 2018. The double album, with 27 tracks, received mixed reviews from critics and did not achieve the same chart success as his previous records.
2021: Nobody Is Listening
In January 2021, Zayn released his third album, Nobody Is Listening. This experimental project was praised for its artistic maturity but marked his final album with RCA Records.
2024: Room Under The Stairs
After a three-year hiatus, Zayn released Room Under the Stairs in August 2024 through Mercury and Republic Records. The album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 and number two on the UK Albums Chart. Its lead single, Echoes, received widespread critical acclaim.
