Zayn Malik cuts a low-key figure as he steps out solo in New York... ahead of the video release of Fifty Shades Darker collaboration with Taylor Swift

He's about to drop his first music video since his debut solo project Mind Of Mine was released last year.

But if Zayn Malik was feeling nervous about the release of the film to accompany his collaboration with popstrell-supreme Taylor Swift, he didn't look it on Thursday.

Braving the wet weather in New York city, the 24-year-old BeFoUr singer cut a low-key and relaxed figure as he ventures out into town on his own.

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Mr. Cool: If Zayn Malik was feeling nervous about the release of the film to accompany his collaboration with popstrell-supreme Taylor Swift, he didn't look it on Thursday

The former One Direction heartthrob looked to be enjoying a chilled day out in the city alone.

Proving why he's one of GQ's Best Dressed Men of the Year, the Pillowtalk singer opted for a simple and relaxed, yet on-point, look as he headed out.

Teaming a simple white raglan, which featured a pale pink pastel motif, with a pair of skinny ripped black jeans, the Bradford native ticked all the right boxes.

Shake it off: Braving the wet weather in New York city, the 24-year-old BeFoUr singer cut a low-key and relaxed figure as he ventures out into town on his own.

He finished the look off with a rock 'n' roll staple - a pair of black leather Chelsea boots.

Rolling the sleeves up on his arms, Zayn left his substantial collection of tattoos on view.

The singer wore his short dark locks in a tousled manner, whilst he allowed a rugged edge to seep into his look by allowing a layer of stubble to coat his famous features.

Fashionista: Teaming a simple white raglan, which featured a pale pink pastel motif, with a pair of skinny ripped black jeans, the Bradford native ticked all the right boxes

Best foot forward: He finished the look off with a rock 'n' roll staple - a pair of black leather Chelsea boots

Tatts away: Rolling the sleeves up on his arms, Zayn left his substantial collection of tattoos on view

The singer wore his short dark locks in a tousled manner, whilst he allowed a rugged edge to seep into his look by allowing a layer of stubble to coat his famous features

Zayn's low-key outing came just 24-hours before the official video for his collaboration with Taylor, 27, is released.

The song, I Don't Wanna Live Forever, has been written especially for Fifty Shades Darker - and its official video looks set to be a tense and racy affair.

Little is known about the video, though it shows Taylor looking pristine but heartbroken and also shows Zayn flying into a rage. 

Ready for the drop: Zayn's low-key outing came just 24-hours before the official video for his collaboration with Taylor, 27, is released

Edgy: The song, I Don't Wanna Live Forever, has been written especially for Fifty Shades Darker - and its official video looks set to be a tense and racy affair

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