A $34 million worth brand’s campaign is star-studded with the current hottest names across many fields. Joining the likes of Emma Corrin and Mia Goth is the up-and-coming star of the fashion world, Zaya Wade. Dwyane Wade is one proud dad for sure. The former NBA star proudly showed off his daughter’s breakout gig to his 20+ million Instagram followers. Also joining in the ‘proud of Zaya’ party is D-Wade’s wife, Gabrielle Union, with her own post. Their show of support comes when the 3x NBA champion expressed his concerns for Zaya’s safety.
At only 16 years old, Zaya Wade has bagged the biggest job of her young fashion career. Miu Miu has built a “multi-disciplinary cast” with Wade, Corrin, Goth, and others for their upcoming campaign this year. Zaya is proving she can stand strong and make a name for herself. And her family definitely wants everyone to know she’s a bona fide star-in-the-making.
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Dwyane Wade’s daughter is making waves in the fashion industry. Since making her runway debut in the Miu Miu show at Paris Fashion Week, Zaya Wade has been a force. Now the acclaimed brand has brought the young model on board their new campaign.
Miu Miu’s fall/winter campaign is creating a buzz for the faces it’s featuring this season. At the forefront is Zaya Wade. Also joining her are Emma Corrin, who played the younger Princess Diana in The Crown, today’s ‘Scream Queen’ Mia Goth, Chinese starlet Zhao Jin Mai, musician Ethel Cain, and models, Amelia Gray Hamlin and Annabelle Weatherly.
Zaya was styled in an edgy, structured ensemble with a textured yellow coat and skirt for the pictorial shot by Zo? Ghertner. It not only stood out from the softer looks of her costars but was also a perfect contrast to the ?transient, democratic spaces in shades of grey” theme.
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Dwyane Wade and his wife, Gabrielle Union, have been Zaya’s vocal and supportive cheerleaders since the start of her career. He shared Zaya’s Instagram post of her Miu Miu photos on his Instagram Stories for all to see. Even Union shared the publications talking about Zaya in her Stories.
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This isn’t the first show of support Zaya’s family has shown. When she was walking in Paris Fashion Week in February, the retired NBA pro and the celebrated actress were in the front row soaking in the moment. Zaya is breaking barriers while she is only a teen and holding her own. Nonetheless, it doesn’t stop her dad from worrying like any other parent.
Dwyane Wade expressed concerns for Zaya’s safety
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Only a month before her first major brand collaboration, Zaya’s dad confessed his anxiety. She came out as transgender in 2020 and was granted a legal name change and assignment of gender in February 2023.
Wade and Union, along with the rest of Zaya’s family, have been vocal supporters of her throughout her transition. Wade has been especially honest about how he has reshaped his perspective as a parent to be there for Zaya. He’s also become a vocal supporter of trans rights.
Recently, the retired athlete told CNN he feels “afraid” every time Zaya leaves the house “because of the way people perceive her in this world.”?However, he’s also spoken about the true bravery Zaya has shown to be herself. With her fabulous Miu Miu campaign, Zaya has shown everyone she is not going to hide away.
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The 16-year-old also revealed how bonus mom, Gabrielle, has helped her embrace her own definition of beauty. With an amazing family like that, Zaya Wade will continue to pave a new path. Did you see Zaya’s stunning new pictures? Let us know what you thought of Miu Miu’s new campaign in the comments.