While the model was left shaken by the incident, she was more stunned when she saw the first few headlines break about it – many of which called her out for her “unladylike” behaviour, and accused her of “over-reacting” to the actions of her fans.

“What would you tell your daughter to do?” said Hadid, referencing the female author of one such article.

“If my behaviour isn’t model behaviour, then what is? What would you have told your daughter to do in that situation?”

The model explained that her own mother was proud of her, immediately texting her to praise her for defending herself in a frightening situation.

She said: “My mom has taught me the power of my instincts since I was a kid.

"She’d always be like, ‘OK. Pay attention to the people who make you feel uncomfortable. I want you to tap into that and be aware of it.’”

Gigi Hadid speaks out about Milan fashion week assault for first time