Zayn Malik Has Rare Public Outing at Paris Fashion Show — and Channels His One Direction Era with Frosted Tips

Mar. 15, 2025

Zayn Malik makes rare public appearance at Paris Fashion Week on Jan. 19.Photo:Tom Nicholson/ShutterstockZayn Malikmade a rare public appearance on Friday as he joined a slew of stars atParis Men’s Fashion Week.The formerOne Directionsinger, who’s made few red carpet outings since leaving the British boy band in 2015, stepped out for the Kenzo Menswear show on Jan. 19.Malik, 31, showed off his cool sense of style in a navy blue patterned blazer and matching pants. He teamed the look with a white button-down shirt, leaving the top buttons undone to show off his impressive collection of neck tattoos.Zayn Malik arrives at the Kenzo Menswear fall/winter 2024 Paris Men’s Fashion Week show on Jan. 19.Tom Nicholson/ShutterstockThe last time fans got a glimpse of the “Pillow Talk” singer was on theCall Her Daddypodcastin July, and then he sported a buzz cut.This time, he rocked a grown-out hairstyle with blond tips, similar to the frosted locks he wore during One Direction’sTake Me Homeera in 2012 (talk about a serious case of déjà vu for Directioners).Malik posed withPharrell Williams, who finished up his third show for Louis Vuitton earlier in the week, andRita Oraat the show’s front row.(Left to right) Pharrell Williams, Sidney Toledano, Rita Ora and Zayn Malik attend the Kenzo Menswear show at Paris Fashion Week.Pascal Le Segretain/GettyWhile Malik has stayed out of the limelight, he’s been busy on projects behind the scenes.Last summer, he returned to music with his summer track,“Love Like This”— his first single in two years — and entered thenon-alcoholic beverage businessas the chief creative officer and co-owner of alcohol-free drink brand Mixoloshe.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Zayn Malik at the 2018 Grammys.Steve Granitz/WireImageHe’s balancing his ventures while alsoprioritizing dad life. In September he celebrated his daughterKhai’s third birthday. He welcomed the toddler with his ex,Gigi Hadid, in 2020.“Since I’ve had my daughter, the main thing in my mind is trying to be a good example to her,” he toldCall Her Daddypodcaster Alex Cooper. “That’s why I’m even doing this interview, you know? I used to get a lot of anxiety around having a conversation like this. And I want her to be able to look at me and be like, ‘My dad’s doing this.'“He went on to reveal that his bad-boy edge has softened since Khai came into his life. “I keep being told I’m telling dad jokes,” he admitted.

Zayn Malik makes rare public appearance at Paris Fashion Week on Jan. 19.Photo:Tom Nicholson/Shutterstock

Tom Nicholson/Shutterstock

Zayn Malikmade a rare public appearance on Friday as he joined a slew of stars atParis Men’s Fashion Week.The formerOne Directionsinger, who’s made few red carpet outings since leaving the British boy band in 2015, stepped out for the Kenzo Menswear show on Jan. 19.Malik, 31, showed off his cool sense of style in a navy blue patterned blazer and matching pants. He teamed the look with a white button-down shirt, leaving the top buttons undone to show off his impressive collection of neck tattoos.Zayn Malik arrives at the Kenzo Menswear fall/winter 2024 Paris Men’s Fashion Week show on Jan. 19.Tom Nicholson/ShutterstockThe last time fans got a glimpse of the “Pillow Talk” singer was on theCall Her Daddypodcastin July, and then he sported a buzz cut.This time, he rocked a grown-out hairstyle with blond tips, similar to the frosted locks he wore during One Direction’sTake Me Homeera in 2012 (talk about a serious case of déjà vu for Directioners).Malik posed withPharrell Williams, who finished up his third show for Louis Vuitton earlier in the week, andRita Oraat the show’s front row.(Left to right) Pharrell Williams, Sidney Toledano, Rita Ora and Zayn Malik attend the Kenzo Menswear show at Paris Fashion Week.Pascal Le Segretain/GettyWhile Malik has stayed out of the limelight, he’s been busy on projects behind the scenes.Last summer, he returned to music with his summer track,“Love Like This”— his first single in two years — and entered thenon-alcoholic beverage businessas the chief creative officer and co-owner of alcohol-free drink brand Mixoloshe.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Zayn Malik at the 2018 Grammys.Steve Granitz/WireImageHe’s balancing his ventures while alsoprioritizing dad life. In September he celebrated his daughterKhai’s third birthday. He welcomed the toddler with his ex,Gigi Hadid, in 2020.“Since I’ve had my daughter, the main thing in my mind is trying to be a good example to her,” he toldCall Her Daddypodcaster Alex Cooper. “That’s why I’m even doing this interview, you know? I used to get a lot of anxiety around having a conversation like this. And I want her to be able to look at me and be like, ‘My dad’s doing this.'“He went on to reveal that his bad-boy edge has softened since Khai came into his life. “I keep being told I’m telling dad jokes,” he admitted.

Zayn Malikmade a rare public appearance on Friday as he joined a slew of stars atParis Men’s Fashion Week.

The formerOne Directionsinger, who’s made few red carpet outings since leaving the British boy band in 2015, stepped out for the Kenzo Menswear show on Jan. 19.

Malik, 31, showed off his cool sense of style in a navy blue patterned blazer and matching pants. He teamed the look with a white button-down shirt, leaving the top buttons undone to show off his impressive collection of neck tattoos.

Zayn Malik arrives at the Kenzo Menswear fall/winter 2024 Paris Men’s Fashion Week show on Jan. 19.Tom Nicholson/Shutterstock

The last time fans got a glimpse of the “Pillow Talk” singer was on theCall Her Daddypodcastin July, and then he sported a buzz cut.

This time, he rocked a grown-out hairstyle with blond tips, similar to the frosted locks he wore during One Direction’sTake Me Homeera in 2012 (talk about a serious case of déjà vu for Directioners).

Malik posed withPharrell Williams, who finished up his third show for Louis Vuitton earlier in the week, andRita Oraat the show’s front row.

(Left to right) Pharrell Williams, Sidney Toledano, Rita Ora and Zayn Malik attend the Kenzo Menswear show at Paris Fashion Week.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty

Pascal Le Segretain/Getty

While Malik has stayed out of the limelight, he’s been busy on projects behind the scenes.

Last summer, he returned to music with his summer track,“Love Like This”— his first single in two years — and entered thenon-alcoholic beverage businessas the chief creative officer and co-owner of alcohol-free drink brand Mixoloshe.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Zayn Malik at the 2018 Grammys.Steve Granitz/WireImage

He’s balancing his ventures while alsoprioritizing dad life. In September he celebrated his daughterKhai’s third birthday. He welcomed the toddler with his ex,Gigi Hadid, in 2020.

“Since I’ve had my daughter, the main thing in my mind is trying to be a good example to her,” he toldCall Her Daddypodcaster Alex Cooper. “That’s why I’m even doing this interview, you know? I used to get a lot of anxiety around having a conversation like this. And I want her to be able to look at me and be like, ‘My dad’s doing this.'”

He went on to reveal that his bad-boy edge has softened since Khai came into his life. “I keep being told I’m telling dad jokes,” he admitted.

source: people.com