Of Course, Bella Hadid Just Pulled Off Micro Shorts In The Winter

Once hot pants re-emerged in the Spring/Summer 2023 runway circuit, Bella Hadid was one of the first fashion muses to board the bandwagon. Since then, her affinity for micro shorts has dominated the street style scene. In 2024 alone, the supermodel pulled off leather shorts, a pleated Gucci skort, boxer briefs, and Daisy Dukes (on multiple occasions). But on Feb. 20, she finally adapted the barely-there bottoms for winter. At an L.A. party for her new collaboration with Frankies Bikinis, Hadid paired black mini shorts with tights, plus a few country-cool pieces, of course.

After the A-list affair, the multi-hyphenate was snapped by the paparazzi outside Stella Restaurant, an Italian hotspot in the heart of West Hollywood. Hadid started her OOTN with a black matching set, complete with a long-sleeve top and complementary short shorts. Turns out, the look is from her Frankies Bikinis collection, which is available to shop right now. The boat-neck top featured the word “Lucky” embroidered in red cursive atop her chest. The back of Hadid’s high-waisted briefs were decorated with the same lettering. From there, she upped the wintery vibes with black semi-sheer hosiery.

Given she’s currently in her Western-inspired era, Hadid’s outfit wouldn’t be complete without one country-coded staple. This time, she chose vintage cowboy boots from Dolce & Gabbana. Her latest archival find debuted in the early 2000s, and spotlighted numerous Y2K accents, including stiletto heels and butterfly-shaped details. Surprisingly, Hadid didn’t carry a purse. Instead, she accessorized with silver drop earrings, mismatched rings, and oversized sunglasses from Chanel.

The best part about Hadid’s micro-shorts moment? You can shop her exact outfit, plus the rest of her Frankies Bikini collab right now. On March 4, longtime friends, Hadid and Frankies Bikini founder Francesca Aiello released the first of three Western-inspired drops together, complete with retro-looking swimwear, embroidered lounge sets, flirty mini dresses, and more. “I love creating, but to be able to do it with someone you love and collaborate well with is even better. Not only am I so proud of this collection that we worked so hard on, but to do it alongside one of my oldest friends makes it all the more special,” Hadid said in a press release.

To celebrate the new pieces, Hadid starred in the corresponding campaign, which was captured by photographer Alana O'Herlihy on a ranch. The backdrop complimented the clothes’ country-ified aesthetic. Inside horse stables, the Ôrəbella founder first posed in the Austin Underwire Bikini Top with the matching Full Moon Bikini Bottoms — a leopard-print two-piece. Next, she tapped into the tankini resurgence in the suede Lucy Bikini Top, alongside turquoise jewelry and mid-wash jeans. In the third close-up, Hadid delivered beachwear inspo in the Angel Bikini Top and the Micro Bikini Bottom, which featured red polka-dots and complimentary bows.

So, if you’ve shied away from shorts this season, take cues from Hadid and give it a go, with help from Frankies Bikinis, of course. While you’re at it, why not upgrade your swimwear selections, too? Shop some Hadid-approved pieces from the new collab via the curated edit below. (And stay tuned for two more releases come April and June 2025.)