Since breaking into the modeling world over five years ago, Hailey Baldwin has been a regular on high fashion catwalks including Versace, Tommy Hilfiger, Dolce & Gabbana, Off-White and more. But the 22-year-old may officially be retiring from the runway for good.
Although Baldwin didn’t explicitly state that she’s stepping away from the catwalk, the model posted a cryptic message on her Instagram Story on Wednesday, hinting that she may be cutting down her runway gigs. Baldwin shared a photo of herself in the Zadig & Voltaire Fall/Winter 2018 show, criticizing her strut and her arm placement.
“What I do know, is that ur arm truly should never swing this high when ur walking on a runway.. hence why it is not, and will never be my thing again lol 🤣,” she wrote.
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A Bieber source tells PEOPLE that Baldwin is going to continue to work on projects that interest her, which may not include many more runways, and is keeping her focus on her marriage toJustin Bieber.
The source says she and Bieber are doing “great” as they get their new house in order and enjoy the summer, adding that the model continues to wedding plan for the couple’s bigger wedding ceremony with family and friends.
Baldwin made her last runway appearance after marryingBieberin asecret courthouse weddingat theVersace pre-fall 2019 show in December 2018.Days before marrying Bieber, 24, BaldwintoldWWDthat she’s beencutting back on her modeling jobsatNew York Fashion Week.
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“I’ve tried to be really choosy with fashion week going forward, just because I want to have the time to spend being relaxed and being with family — and my fiancé,” Baldwin said.
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When she’s not working, Baldwin’s been staying focused on being the best support system for Bieber, who’sopened up about his struggles with depression and anxietythis past year.
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“Justin is crazy about Hailey. He thinks she is the best wife,” aBieber source previously told PEOPLE. “One of the most important reasons why they got back together in the first place is because Hailey is a very stable person with no complicated issues.”
The source added: “Hailey is able to support Justin in a way that no one else has been able to. She only comes from a place of love. She doesn’t want anything from him except for him to be able to be the best person and husband. Justin is overwhelmingly grateful for how patient and supportive Hailey is.”
While Baldwin may not hit the runway again, she’s still busy modeling in ad campaigns for mega-brands includingLevi’s,Miu Miu,Carolina HerreraandRoxy x Sister.
source: people.com
