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Home · Fashion

Muslim Model Halima Aden Slays in First Campaign After Signing with IMG

The model is featured in luxury conservative brand, The Modist's new campaign.
Muslim Model Halima Aden Slays in First Campaign After Signing with IMG
By Ezinne Mgbeahuruike · Updated October 26, 2020

The fashion world has seen slow but steady strides in diversity following consistent and serious backlash from Black fashion industry insiders.

The new focus on inclusion has created the perfect opportunity for Muslim Model Halima Aden to showcase her beauty and natural talent.  The Somali-American model was discovered at the Miss Minnesota USA competition in 2016 where she was the first contestant to wear a hijab. Though Halima didn’t win the crown, the opportunity granted her a contract with IMG Models.

REFINED ELEGANCE: Model of the moment #HalimaAden proudly puts our collection of exclusive kaftans on display. Shop a curation of chic, beautifully unique pieces now at #TheModist.

A post shared by The Modist (@themodist) on May 7, 2017 at 9:12am PDT

Since then, Halima has been in mega shows like Yeazy Season 5, Max Mara, and so many more.

Halima is finally slaying in her first big campaign with a London and Dubai based e-commerce brand called The Modist, which specializes in luxury conservative clothing.

MODIST MUSE: Model-of-the-moment Halima Aden @kinglimaa channels beautiful modern elegance. Discover #TheModist's edited collection of unique and exclusive kaftans to covet, available now. #HalimaAden #IAmModist

A post shared by The Modist (@themodist) on May 2, 2017 at 3:22am PDT

The spread features Halima along with two other IMG models, Diana Silvers and Kayley King, wearing a new collection of caftans curated for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

FACE OF THE FUTURE: Meet #HalimaAden, gracefully breaking fashion stereotypes and cover star of #TheMODmagazine's May issue. Plus discover our exclusive collection of kaftans designed just for #TheModist sported by fashion's most exciting new face, now. #IAmModist #TheMOD @kinglimaa

A post shared by The Modist (@themodist) on May 16, 2017 at 2:13am PDT

The stunning images confirm that Halima is just at the beginning of an amazing career.

 

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