In the last month, model Gigi Hadid has walked in SS17 runway shows including Bottega Veneta, Marc Jacobs, Fendi, Tommy Hilfiger, Max Mara, Prada and Versace, to name but a few.

However, the 21 year-old has somehow found time in her busy schedule to sit down with 13-year-old Lila Moss Hack, the daughter of Kate Moss and Dazed founder Jefferson Hack, and her best friend, Stella Jones, for a candid interview about her life to celebrate Dazed's 25th anniversary.

In an accompanying cover-shoot shot by renowned fashion photographer Rankin, the model opens up about life as a model and her relationship with long-term boyfriend – and ELLE September Issue cover star – Zayn Malik.  

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This is what we found out:

She had her first kiss around five years ago

'I wasn't that young – I think I was, like, 15 or 16. Everyone was younger than me. I was one of the last ones.'

She'd invite the following designers to dinner:

'Donatella Versace, Diane von Furstenberg, Giambattista Valli… I feel like Alexander McQueen would be really interesting. It's hard to say, because I'm choosing based on people I love and know I'd have a good time with. One more designer? Olivier (Rousteing).'

She loves sugary cereal

'Lucky Charms or Fruit Loops.'

She's not a fan of plastic surgery

'I think that, for health reasons that I've learned about, and through seeing other people's experiences with it over the years, I would personally not do it. But it's anyone's decision to do what they want.'

She loves to bake for her 'squad'

'They usually appreciate dessert, so cake and cupcakes. I also like decorating them, so that's fun. I always cook. 

'Since I was really young I always made the desserts every Christmas. But me and (her sister Bella Hadid) usually switch, she'll do all the normal food and I'll do the dessert, and then we'll switch.'

She loves the moles on her stomach

'If it was my choice, I would keep them, but I understand that it's my job to let the creative directors do what they think is right.'

She wants to spread body confidence

'It's important to teach that we are putting models out there who are confident in their own bodies. I think that's where we should start: teaching models to put out a body image that they are happy and comfortable with, so that girls who relate to them know that it's coming from a good place.'

She hasn't broken up with Zayn

'I found out online that I was going through a break-up, which wasn't true… so that was pretty funny.'

In conclusion, Gigi loves baking, her natural body and the odd fruit loop.

Could we love her anymore? 

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Katie O'Malley is the Site Director on ELLE UK. On a daily basis you’ll find Katie managing all digital workflow, editing site, video and newsletter content, liaising with commercial and sales teams on new partnerships and deals (eg Nike, Tiffany & Co., Cartier etc), implementing new digital strategies and compiling in-depth data traffic, SEO and ecomm reports. In addition to appearing on the radio and on TV, as well as interviewing everyone from Oprah Winfrey to Rishi Sunak PM, Katie enjoys writing about lifestyle, culture, wellness, fitness, fashion, and more.