Halima Aden, a Somali-American, has made great advancements in the fashion industry since being known throughout the world as the first candidate at Miss Minnesota USA to compete while wearing a hijab, breaking down stereotypes and defying unjust beauty standards. Halima stands for Muslim representation while promoting diversity and inclusivity in the industry.
From Cannes, France, to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we saw the 25-year-old trailblazer making remarkable performances while dressed exquisitely.
Halima Aden is perfecting red carpet sophistication with a piece that was previously uncommon at such events: the hijab. She plays dress-up with global luxury brands like Gucci and Swarovski, rocks Valentino, and gets styled by Jason Rembert.
The Somali refugee, who was born in a camp here in Kenya and lived there until she was moved to Minnesota at age 7, has led a remarkable life of achievement that serves as an example to millions of others who have been compelled to leave their home nations.
The Women Empowerment Award was given to Halima Aden by the World Influencers and Bloggers Awards (WIBA) in Cannes. She graced the occasion in a stunning blue-and-black ruffled dress, black heels, and a headscarf.
Halima’s comeback in the fashion world and her desire to break through barriers continue to drive significant change and usher in a new era of diversity and representation.
Halima Aden and her stylist Jason Rembert from WWD assisted in the preparation of the first-ever veiled individual to grace the cover of Vogue in Cannes.
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