These are the new Arab faces taking the world by storm...
On the runways, we’ve been seeing more models of colour, but is fashion really becoming more diverse? In our opinion, diversity in fashion stretches to far more than just race, ethnicity, size and age. It has to do with everything and anything. For decades, the runways have been severely lacking in diversity but, there’s been a new slew of up-and-coming talents making it big (and making a point).
Models including Imaan Hammam, Shanina Shaik and the Hadid sisters are prime examples of Arab models that have dominated the fashion industry, and whilst the Arab world is still largely under-represented, there’s a new wave of faces proving to make a change.
Below, scroll through our list of faces and talents that are booking shows, breaking boundaries and will definitely continue to do so for years to come…
1. NORA ATTAL – British-Moroccan model who has been the face of Tiffany & Co., Burberry and Ralph Lauren. She walked runways for CHANEL, Max Mara, Dior and Alaia, to name a few.
2. NOUR RIZK – Lebanese model has walked the runway for David Koma, Dior and Ferragamo. She also fronted campaigns for Loewe, Harvey Nichols and Swarovski.
3. LOLI BAHIA – The French-Algerian model recently opened the show at CHANEL’s Cruise ’23 showcase in Monte-Carlo, and also walked for Fendi, Alaia and Valentino.
4. SHEROUK FARID – The Egyptian model was recently seen fronting Louis Vuitton’s Ramadan campaign and has already been seen taking her skills globally to Dubai, Spain, Chile, Peru and many more.
5. TILILA OULHAJ – The Moroccan model is taking the fashion world by storm. Making a name for herself, the beauty has already been seen fronting Yves Saint Laurent Beauty’s collection entitled ‘Pure Shots’, as well as Farfetch’s ‘Get Together’ campaign.
6. MALIKA ELMASLOUHI – The Italian-Moroccan model rocked Milan Fashion Week as she walked on the runways for Etro and Missoni. She’s also been seen fronting campaigns for Amina Muaddi, Zadig & Voltaire, Calvin Klein and Dior.
7. HABIBI EL KOBRASSY – The Egyptian model is a modern-day Cleopatra modelling for local labels – whilst fusing fitness with fashion. Last year, she walked for Rami Kadi’s 10-year anniversary show.
8. YOUSSEF BOUZAMITA – The French-Tunisian model is a rising star in the modelling industry already walking for Hermès, Balmain, Moncler and Valentino.
9. TEO ABIHDANA – The Moroccan-Colombian model is a fashionable force starring in campaigns for Yohji Yamamoto, Gucci and Casablanca. He also strutted the runway for major brands such as Zegna, Issey Miyake Y/Project and Courrèges.
10. DOMIE – The Saudi model is definitely one to watch. His career has already seen him fronting for brands including Jean Paul Gaultier, Feng Chen Wang and more.
