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    5'5.5'' / 166cm
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    30" / 76cm
  • Waist
    23" / 58cm
  • Hips
    35.5" / 90cm
  • Shoes
    7.5 US / 5.5 UK, 38.5 EU
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  • Height
    166cm / 166cm
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    76cm
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    58cm
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    90cm
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    5.5 UK, 38.5 EU
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Height
5'5.5'' / 166cm
Waist
23" / 58cm
Bust
30" / 76cm
Hips
35.5" / 90cm
Shoes
7.5 US / 5.5 UK, 38.5 EU
Eye Color
Black
BIOGRAPHY

Civic associations aside, First Lady is a term that characterizes Somali model Halima Aden. Among her achievements of firsts, the most visible is that of being the first ever hijab-wearing model in the world of fashion, though there are much more. And despite a relatively short time in the industry, albeit full of incredible successes, her trajectory more than hints that Halima is well on her way to becoming the first ever hijab-wearing supermodel.

Halima was born in Kakuma, a refugee camp in Kenya, after her family fled civil war in Somalia. She lived there for seven years with her parents before traveling to the United States and settling in Minnesota. Though she spoke Somali and Swahili, Halima was thrust into an English-speaking school system that lacked a language immersion curriculum entirely. Despite this seeming detriment, Halima quickly found herself in advanced placement English classes in high school – outperforming her classmates and demonstrating the resilience that makes her a powerhouse today. Continuing in her roster of early accomplishments, Halima holds becoming her high school's first Muslim/Somali homecoming queen as one of her proudest moments. "There was never a student [like me] nominated before," Halima reflects. "Homecoming queen is a very important American cultural tradition, and my win inspired other girls in my town."

Her inspiration-inducing presence, of course, only began in her St. Cloud, MN high school. Halima first made headlines after competing in the Miss USA pageant wearing a hijab and sporting a burkini in the swimsuit portion of the competition – a first in the 65-year history of the event. She finished among the top 15 finalists but won a bigger prize overall. Her performance caught the eye of Carine Roitfeld who recruited her to appear in what was Halima's first editorial. The CR Fashion Book cover (another first), however, came as a surprise to Halima and marked the beginning of a new cultural phenomenon. Since then, Halima has covered Vogue Arabia and Allure in which the publication heralded her as an all-American beauty, a crucial acknowledgment for America's Muslim community. Editorial credits for Halima also include Harper's Bazaar and Glamour, and she appeared on the runway for Yeezy, Alberta Ferretti and Max Mara. Most recently, entertainer Rihanna tapped the glowing beauty to appear in the campaign for her inclusive beauty brand, Fenty Beauty.

Regardless of the meteoric success Halima has garnered, her altruism is what leaves the people she encounters breathless. Not only because it is a rare trait to find amongst most 20-year-olds, but also because it is so genuine Halima must be prompted to turn conversations onto herself. "I want this to be greater than me. Every editorial, every cover, every campaign that I do is as much for me as it is for [women in my community]."

Halima is currently partnered with UNICEF and strives to one day become a UN Ambassador to return to Kenya and instill hope in refugees. When she's not working or studying for her college courses, she covets time spent with family and friends on the couch indulging in Netflix marathons.

Halima

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BIOGRAPHY

Civic associations aside, First Lady is a term that characterizes Somali model Halima Aden. Among her achievements of firsts, the most visible is that of being the first ever hijab-wearing model in the world of fashion, though there are much more. And despite a relatively short time in the industry, albeit full of incredible successes, her trajectory more than hints that Halima is well on her way to becoming the first ever hijab-wearing supermodel.

Halima was born in Kakuma, a refugee camp in Kenya, after her family fled civil war in Somalia. She lived there for seven years with her parents before traveling to the United States and settling in Minnesota. Though she spoke Somali and Swahili, Halima was thrust into an English-speaking school system that lacked a language immersion curriculum entirely. Despite this seeming detriment, Halima quickly found herself in advanced placement English classes in high school – outperforming her classmates and demonstrating the resilience that makes her a powerhouse today. Continuing in her roster of early accomplishments, Halima holds becoming her high school's first Muslim/Somali homecoming queen as one of her proudest moments. "There was never a student [like me] nominated before," Halima reflects. "Homecoming queen is a very important American cultural tradition, and my win inspired other girls in my town."

Her inspiration-inducing presence, of course, only began in her St. Cloud, MN high school. Halima first made headlines after competing in the Miss USA pageant wearing a hijab and sporting a burkini in the swimsuit portion of the competition – a first in the 65-year history of the event. She finished among the top 15 finalists but won a bigger prize overall. Her performance caught the eye of Carine Roitfeld who recruited her to appear in what was Halima's first editorial. The CR Fashion Book cover (another first), however, came as a surprise to Halima and marked the beginning of a new cultural phenomenon. Since then, Halima has covered Vogue Arabia and Allure in which the publication heralded her as an all-American beauty, a crucial acknowledgment for America's Muslim community. Editorial credits for Halima also include Harper's Bazaar and Glamour, and she appeared on the runway for Yeezy, Alberta Ferretti and Max Mara. Most recently, entertainer Rihanna tapped the glowing beauty to appear in the campaign for her inclusive beauty brand, Fenty Beauty.

Regardless of the meteoric success Halima has garnered, her altruism is what leaves the people she encounters breathless. Not only because it is a rare trait to find amongst most 20-year-olds, but also because it is so genuine Halima must be prompted to turn conversations onto herself. "I want this to be greater than me. Every editorial, every cover, every campaign that I do is as much for me as it is for [women in my community]."

Halima is currently partnered with UNICEF and strives to one day become a UN Ambassador to return to Kenya and instill hope in refugees. When she's not working or studying for her college courses, she covets time spent with family and friends on the couch indulging in Netflix marathons.

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    Photography Clay S Gardner | Styling Solange Franklin | Elle UK
  • Photography An Le | Styling Ella Cepeda | Vogue Arabia
  • Photography An Le | Styling Ella Cepeda | Vogue Arabia
    Photography An Le | Styling Ella Cepeda | Vogue Arabia
  • Photography An Le | Styling Ella Cepeda | Vogue Arabia
  • Photography An Le | Styling Ella Cepeda | Vogue Arabia
    Photography An Le | Styling Ella Cepeda | Vogue Arabia
  • Photography An Le | Styling Ella Cepeda | Vogue Arabia
    Photography An Le | Styling Ella Cepeda | Vogue Arabia
  • Photography Clay S Gardner | Styling Solange Franklin | Elle UK
    Photography Clay S Gardner | Styling Solange Franklin | Elle UK
  • Photography Clay S Gardner | Styling Solange Franklin | Elle UK
    Photography Clay S Gardner | Styling Solange Franklin | Elle UK
  • Photography Pierre-Ange Carlotti | Styling DANIEL GAINES | CR Fashion Book
    Photography Pierre-Ange Carlotti | Styling DANIEL GAINES | CR Fashion Book
  • Photography Pierre-Ange Carlotti | Styling DANIEL GAINES | CR Fashion Book
    Photography Pierre-Ange Carlotti | Styling DANIEL GAINES | CR Fashion Book
  • Photography Craig McDean | Styling Edward Enninful | Vogue UK
    Photography Craig McDean | Styling Edward Enninful | Vogue UK
  • Photography SCANDEBERGS | Styling Marcela Jacobina | Teen Vogue
    Photography SCANDEBERGS | Styling Marcela Jacobina | Teen Vogue
  • Photography SCANDEBERGS | Styling Marcela Jacobina | Teen Vogue
    Photography SCANDEBERGS | Styling Marcela Jacobina | Teen Vogue
  • Photography Solve Sundsbo | Styling Beat Bolliger | Allure
    Photography Solve Sundsbo | Styling Beat Bolliger | Allure
  • Photography Solve Sundsbo | Styling Beat Bolliger | Allure
    Photography Solve Sundsbo | Styling Beat Bolliger | Allure
  • Photography Solve Sundsbo | Styling Beat Bolliger | Allure
    Photography Solve Sundsbo | Styling Beat Bolliger | Allure
  • Photography Greg Lotus | Styling Francesca Rinciari | S Moda
    Photography Greg Lotus | Styling Francesca Rinciari | S Moda
  • Photography Felix Kim | CR Fashion Book
    Photography Felix Kim | CR Fashion Book
  • Photography Greg Kadel | Styling Paul Cavaco | Vogue Arabia
    Photography Greg Kadel | Styling Paul Cavaco | Vogue Arabia
  • Photography Pieter Hugo | Styling Carine Roitfeld | CR Fashion Book
    Photography Mario Sorrenti | Styling Carine Roitfeld | CR Fashion Book
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  • Photography Clay S Gardner | Styling Solange Franklin | Elle UK
  • Photography An Le | Styling Ella Cepeda | Vogue Arabia
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    Photography An Le | Styling Ella Cepeda | Vogue Arabia
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    Photography An Le | Styling Ella Cepeda | Vogue Arabia
  • Photography An Le | Styling Ella Cepeda | Vogue Arabia
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    Photography An Le | Styling Ella Cepeda | Vogue Arabia
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    Photography An Le | Styling Ella Cepeda | Vogue Arabia
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    Photography An Le | Styling Ella Cepeda | Vogue Arabia
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    Photography An Le | Styling Ella Cepeda | Vogue Arabia
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    Photography Clay S Gardner | Styling Solange Franklin | Elle UK
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    Photography Clay S Gardner | Styling Solange Franklin | Elle UK
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    Photography Clay S Gardner | Styling Solange Franklin | Elle UK
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    Photography Clay S Gardner | Styling Solange Franklin | Elle UK
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    Photography Pierre-Ange Carlotti | Styling DANIEL GAINES | CR Fashion Book
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    Photography Pierre-Ange Carlotti | Styling DANIEL GAINES | CR Fashion Book
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    Photography Pierre-Ange Carlotti | Styling DANIEL GAINES | CR Fashion Book
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    Photography Pierre-Ange Carlotti | Styling DANIEL GAINES | CR Fashion Book
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    Photography Craig McDean | Styling Edward Enninful | Vogue UK
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    Photography Craig McDean | Styling Edward Enninful | Vogue UK
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    Photography SCANDEBERGS | Styling Marcela Jacobina | Teen Vogue
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    Photography SCANDEBERGS | Styling Marcela Jacobina | Teen Vogue
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    Photography SCANDEBERGS | Styling Marcela Jacobina | Teen Vogue
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    Photography SCANDEBERGS | Styling Marcela Jacobina | Teen Vogue
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    Photography Solve Sundsbo | Styling Beat Bolliger | Allure
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    Photography Solve Sundsbo | Styling Beat Bolliger | Allure
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    Photography Solve Sundsbo | Styling Beat Bolliger | Allure
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    Photography Solve Sundsbo | Styling Beat Bolliger | Allure
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    Photography Solve Sundsbo | Styling Beat Bolliger | Allure
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    Photography Solve Sundsbo | Styling Beat Bolliger | Allure
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    Photography Greg Lotus | Styling Francesca Rinciari | S Moda
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    Photography Greg Lotus | Styling Francesca Rinciari | S Moda
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    Photography Felix Kim | CR Fashion Book
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    Photography Felix Kim | CR Fashion Book
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    Photography Greg Kadel | Styling Paul Cavaco | Vogue Arabia
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    Photography Greg Kadel | Styling Paul Cavaco | Vogue Arabia
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    Photography Pieter Hugo | Styling Carine Roitfeld | CR Fashion Book
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    Photography Mario Sorrenti | Styling Carine Roitfeld | CR Fashion Book

Video

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Covers

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Photography Clay S Gardner | Styling Solange Franklin
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Photography Pieter Hugo | Styling Carine Roitfeld
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Photography The Scandebergs | Styling Marcela Jacobina
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Photography Craig McDean | Styling Edward Enninful
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Photography Greg Lotus | Styling Francesca Riancari | S Moda
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Photography Solve Sundsbo | Styling Beat Bolliger
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Photography Greg Kadel | Styling Paul Cavaco
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Runway

Christian Cowan
Christian Cowan
GCDS
GCDS
Yeezy
Yeezy
Max Mara
Max Mara
Alberta Ferretti
Alberta Ferretti

Campaigns

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