![Zayn Malik 2018 GQ Cover Photo Shoot 001 Zayn Malik covers the July 2018 issue of American GQ.](https://www.thefashionisto.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Zayn-Malik-2018-GQ-Cover-Photo-Shoot-001.jpg)
Zayn Malik is the ultimate fashion plate as he covers GQ’s July 2018 issue. Sebastian Mader photographs the singer for a retro-inspired photo shoot. Stylist Simon Rasmussen embraces fall looks with brands such as Louis Vuitton and Dolce & Gabbana. Malik not only channels his inner model, but talks to GQ about his relationship with Gigi Hadid.
I’m really thankful that I met her…We’re adults. We don’t need to put a label on it, make it something for people’s expectations,
says Malik. He continues, I had a very negative outlook on things [while recording my first solo album]. That might have been adolescence or testosterone or whatever the f*ck was running through my body at the time. She’s helped me to look at things from a positive angle.
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The 25-year-old singer also shares how he deals with the paparazzi. That’s my promo,
confesses Malik. I come outside, they take photos. They stay outside and do all the work! You can get pissed off about it, and be like,
Read more at GQ.com.Yo this is a hindrance on my life.
Or you can use it for your own benefit and be like, Well, if they’re going to take the photos, then let them.
Zayn Malik GQ Photo Shoot
![Zayn Malik 2018 GQ Cover Photo Shoot 005 Singer Zayn Malik wears a shirt and hat by Louis Vuitton with Gucci sunglasses.](https://www.thefashionisto.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Zayn-Malik-2018-GQ-Cover-Photo-Shoot-005.jpg)
![Zayn Malik 2018 GQ Cover Photo Shoot 003 Embracing a retro cool, Zayn Malik sports a Bottega Veneta coat with a SSS World Cup shirt. He also rocks Versace check pants, a Stetson belt, Christian Louboutin shoes, and sunglasses by Cutler and Gross.](https://www.thefashionisto.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Zayn-Malik-2018-GQ-Cover-Photo-Shoot-003.jpg)
![Zayn Malik 2018 GQ Cover Photo Shoot 004 Appearing in GQ, Zayn Malik wears a Dior Homme coat with a vest and pants by SSS World Corp. The singer dons a Dolce & Gabbana shirt, Christian Louboutin shoes, Retrosuperfuture sunglasses, and an Audemars Piguet watch as well.](https://www.thefashionisto.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Zayn-Malik-2018-GQ-Cover-Photo-Shoot-004.jpg)
![Zayn Malik 2018 GQ Cover Photo Shoot 006 Starring in a new photo shoot, Zayn Malik wears a Dolce & Gabbana shirt, HUGO pants, Louis Vuitton sunglasses, and a Hublot watch.](https://www.thefashionisto.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Zayn-Malik-2018-GQ-Cover-Photo-Shoot-006.jpg)