Zayn Malik, the former heartthrob of One Direction, narrowly avoided a potential mishap at Paris Fashion Week while attending Kenzo’s Fall/Winter 2024-2025 menswear show, as reported by People. A video circulating on social media captured the artist navigating through a crowd, seemingly having a close call with a passing car.
In the video, concerned voices urged caution as Zayn appeared to have his foot almost run over by a passing car. Despite the incident, the Love Like This singer continued walking seemingly unfazed. The incident, which took place on Friday, generated a buzz online, with fans expressing their worries.
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Taking to Instagram, Zayn reassured his fans with a carousel post, sharing pictures from the day and marking his first appearance at a public event in five years. He wrote in the caption, “Thanks for a great show!” tagging Kenzo and its artistic director, Nigo. He added, “My foot is fine! Thanks to my incredibly well-made shoes,” accompanied by tears of joy emoji and a thumbs-up. Alongside a pre-event selfie, the post included glimpses from the Kenzo show and a closeup of his right foot, revealing slight damage to his white Kenzo sneaker. Despite the damage, Zayn’s lighthearted post conveyed that the footwear effectively protected him from harm.
Despite the alarming incident, Zayn’s presence at Kenzo’s show brought joy to fans, with some heartwarming moments. Expressing his gratitude for the support, the singer shared a cropped snapshot of a fan letter on his Insta Story.
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“Just want to make something clear: it doesn’t matter how many times I read letters like this from you, they make me cry,” Zayn wrote in the overlaying text. “I love you and thank you deeply for all your support and love.”