Scott Disick, 34, parties with Sofia Richie, 19, in NYC

At the beginning of the month Lionel Richie talked about his daughter’s controversial romance for the first time, admitting that he’s in shock.

But Scott Disick, 34, and girlfriend Sofia Richie, 19, looked unfazed as they enjoyed another night out in New York, hours after the model’s appearance at Bvlgari’s flagship store opening.

The appearance is one in a string of recent public outings for the couple, who went public with their romance with in September.

 

Loved up: Scott Disick , 34, and girlfriend Sofia Richie, 19, looked unfazed as they enjoyed another night out in New York, hours after the model’s appearance at Bvlgari’s flagship store

And Sofia put on quite the display, slipping into a floor-skimming leopard print trench coat and strappy black sandals. 

Showing off a glimpse of her tanned legs, Sofia was helped off a party bus of people as they embarked on another night of partying. 

Wearing her blonde hair in a sleek side parting and swept up into a bun, she accessorised with a chunky necklace as she made her way towards their chosen venue.

She was led through the crowd by Scott, who kept a tight hold of her hand, putting on a dapper display in a Japanese-inspired silk bomber and crisp white t-shirt. 

Going strong! The appearance is one of a string of recent public outings for the couple, who went public with their romance with in September

Going strong! The appearance is one of a string of recent public outings for the couple, who went public with their romance with in September

The TV personality was joined by children Mason, 7, and Penelope, 5, who he shares with Kourtney Kardashian, ahead of his rumoured private visit to The White House. 

Meanwhile Sofia appeared unfazed by the controversy her romance with Scott is courting, as she took to Instagram on Thursday to share a racy post as she posed in a lace corset. 

The 19-year-old model, who is 15 years Scott’s junior, showed off her enviable figure in

Turning his head! Sofia put on quite the display, sipping into a floor-skimming leopard print trench coat and strappy black sandals

Turning his head! Sofia put on quite the display, sipping into a floor-skimming leopard print trench coat and strappy black sandals

Chic: Wearing her blonde hair in a sleek side parting and swept up into a bun, she accessorised with a chunky necklace as she made her way towards their chosen venue 

Chic: Wearing her blonde hair in a sleek side parting and swept up into a bun, she accessorised with a chunky necklace as she made her way towards their chosen venue 

Their appearance comes after a string of holidays and besotted Instagram posts with her partner Scott.

As well as enjoying a recent holiday to Miami, where the teenager visited Liv club despite being underage, the duo have been enjoying regular date nights shared with their fans online. 

On Sunday TMZ reported Kourtney had ‘no problems’ with her ex dating someone else, ‘because if he’s happy she’s happy,’ a source claimed. 

Protective: She was led through the crowd by Scott, who kept a tight hold of her hand, putting on a dapper display in a Japanese-inspired silk bomber and crisp white t-shirt

Protective: She was led through the crowd by Scott, who kept a tight hold of her hand, putting on a dapper display in a Japanese-inspired silk bomber and crisp white t-shirt

Leggy! Showing off a glimpse of her tanned legs, Sofia was helped off a party bus of people as they embarked on another night of partying

Leggy! Showing off a glimpse of her tanned legs, Sofia was helped off a party bus of people as they embarked on another night of partying

According to the site, Kourtney, who shares children Mason, 7, Penelope, 5, and 2-year-old Reight with her long term ex, isn’t bothered about his relationship with 19-year-old Sofia ‘because she thinks it’s genuine and feels good that he’s moving on’.

Meanwhile Kourtney is also dating someone younger as well- model Younes Bendjima, 24, who she has been linked with throughout the summer.

Coincidentally, Younes and Sofia used to be friends, but sources report the two have stopped talking since he embarked on a relationship with Kourtney. 

Can't get enough: Her appearance comes after she shared a string of holidays and besotted Instagram posts with her partner Scott

Can’t get enough: Her appearance comes after she shared a string of holidays and besotted Instagram posts with her partner Scott

Moving on: On Sunday TMZ reported Kourtney had 'no problems' with her ex dating someone else, 'because if he's happy she's happy,' a source claimed (pictured boyfriend Younes right)

Pictured: Boyfriend Younes

Moving on: On Sunday TMZ reported Kourtney had ‘no problems’ with her ex dating someone else, ‘because if he’s happy she’s happy,’ a source claimed (pictured boyfriend Younes right)

Meanwhile Sofia’s father appeared to express his disdain at his daughter’s relationship with Scott.

Talking to US Weekly on at the American Idol auditions in New York where the 68-year-old will serve as a judge on the singing competition show, he said: ‘Have I been in shock?! I’m the dad, come on.’

Sofia and Scott went public with their romance in late September, however they were linked as far back as May. 

Date night: They shocked onlookers when they went public with their relationship last month, posting a loved up snap to Instagram as they shared a smooch over a congratulations cake

Date night: They shocked onlookers when they went public with their relationship last month, posting a loved up snap to Instagram as they shared a smooch over a congratulations cake

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