Zendaya Steps Out In A Bright Orange Balaclava In NYC
Around this time of year, many fashionistas face the same struggle - trying to look good and embrace seasonal trends, all while trying to stay warm in the cold weather.
However, one of today's most trending fashion accessories not only offers a stylish twist to most winter outfits, but also is super functional in the way it keeps you warm. It's none other than the balaclava, a winter hat and face-mask hybrid, that covers the majority of your head and face, except your eyes. The hats date all the way back to the 1800s, where soldiers would wear them to keep themselves warm during colder nights and battles. While they might be a bit severe in appearance, they're making a comeback in everyday street wear, coming in all different colors and being made from a variety of materials.
Zendaya was photographed at JFK airport in New York City earlier this month, sporting a bright orange balaclava that covered most of her face. She paired it with a khaki trench coat, black sweatpants, and some winter boots. You can see photos of her here!
Fans React To Zendaya's Balaclava On Social Media
Once pictures of the award-winning actress were shared on social media, some fans, fashion enthusiasts, and other internet users began weighing in on her look. She's not the only celebrity to sport the bold winter accessory, as stars of all kinds, including Kim Kardashian, Gigi Hadid, Cara Delevigne, and more, have been photographed wearing them to events and on the street.
Many internet users assumed Zendaya might've chosen to wear the balaclava during her airport visit to cover up more of her face purposefully, avoiding photographers, which adds another use to their functionality.
"Even though she wants to be incognito, I can still see she is beautiful," wrote a fan.
"Maybe she's having a bad hair day," joked another.
One user wrote that she looked "drop dread stunning," another suggested that due to the bright color, she might've actually been "seeking attention."
Regardless of the internet's interpretation, we see these trendy and covering hats getting bigger and bigger, and wouldn't be surprised if you started seeing more everyday people wearing them on the street.