Models Paula Chaves and Zaira Nara embrace years after feud

Years of animosity between Argentine models Paula Chaves and Zaira Nara seemingly dissolved in an unexpected public display of affection. The two were photographed embracing and smiling at the opening of a new Miniso store in Buenos Aires' Dot Baires Shopping mall.

Witnesses and social media posts captured the moment, with Nara sharing a clip of the embrace on Instagram, captioning it "My goddesses friends!! I love you." She also posted a photo of herself and Chaves choosing products, though Chaves did not immediately repost the content.

This public reconciliation follows a more private encounter in April. Nara admitted at the time that there had been a "nice rapprochement" after the death of Chaves' dog, Moro. "Life sometimes crosses you at specific moments, so yes, there was a nice rapprochement," Nara told Intrusos, adding that the moment was "nice for both of us" and that "there is a lot of affection."

Chaves herself downplayed the term "reconciliation" but confirmed an "approach" between them. She described their meeting at the clothing store as a chance encounter, calling it "destiny." "By magic we met on the first floor, face to face, alone, so everything is fine," she said. "Sometimes things and people are in the right moments, when you least expect it."

The rift between the former best friends, who were once so close that Nara was godmother to Chaves' youngest daughter, reportedly stemmed from a conflict over "affective codes." The distance grew when Nara began a relationship with polo player Facundo Pieres, who had previously been in a significant relationship with Chaves.