Zayn Malik covers HighSnobiety magazine

Zayn Malik is on the cover of HighSnobiety for the magazine's independence issue. The 23-year-old singer has a spread in the fashion glossy, which sees him discuss his ideas in fashion, lifestyle and being an artist. Zayn also appears in a video promoting the forthcoming article, which sees him levitating in the sky. The publication wanted to interview Zayn because they were "intrigued" by his independence since parting ways with the biggest boy band in the world, One Direction, in March of last year and becoming a solo artist. The title of his article, reads: "We were intrigued by his abrupt decision to outright quit the massively popular UK boy band One Direction and go it alone. Reinventing himself and shaping his own identity, Zayn has evolved in sound and style ever since, and has seen solo success at a record-breaking level." While little is known about what Zayn will talk about in the article, it comes after he cancelled shows due to anxiety. He said: "I have been working over the last three months to overcome my extreme anxiety around major live solo performances I feel I am making progress but I have today acknowledged that I do not feel sufficiently confident to move forward with the planned show in Dubai in October. I am assured that all tickets will be refunded. "I am truly sorry to disappoint you. I hope to see you all soon." Meanwhile, the 'Pillowtalk' hitmaker's interview with HighSnobiety also confirms his status as a fashion icon. It comes after the announcement that the hunky pop star - who is dating fashion model Gigi Hadid - is set to collaborate with Giuseppe Zanotti on a new footwear range. Zayn has teased he is working with the Italian luxury fashion designer - who is renowned for the 18 carat gold menswear trainers - on a new shoe collection, which he has revealed will be unveiled next year. He previously shared a photograph of him walking down a stairwell wearing black suede boots, on his Instagram account on Thursday (08.11.16). He captioned the post: "#GiuseppexZayn Coming 2017 (sic)."