Amira Al Zuhair

Georges Hobeika
We’re only a couple of days into the Fall/Winter 2022 Paris Couture Week, and Arab representation on the runway has already had a moment. Walking the shows for not one but four coveted designers, Saudi Arabian model Amira Al Zuhair is taking couture week by storm. If she looks familiar, it’s because Al Zuhair has previously fronted one of Vogue Arabia’s December 2020 covers celebrating up-and-coming models in the Kingdom, and continues to feature in the magazine’s editorials since.
Giambattista Valli
On the first day of couture week, Al Zuhair modeled the Fall/Winter 2022 couture collection of fellow Arab, Georges Hobeika. The Lebanese designer’s Mother Nature-inspired collection saw Al Zuhair dressed in a multi-colored piece, featuring a sheer blue top with floor-grazing sleeves, and a two-toned embellished skirt. Bringing the day to the end, Al Zuhair was spotted at the Giambattista Valli show next, where she took the runway in a maximalist number—a brown dress with a voluminous, layered skirt.
Armani Privé
The next day, the model walked the runway for Alexis Mabille twice in two distinct looks—one, featuring a collared shirt and corseted skirt, and the other, a minimalistic, slinky dress. Later, she was a part of Giorgio Armani’s Armani Privé show—one of the most revered ones in the fashion calendar—which saw the octogenarian designer met with a standing ovation. “Thank you for this magical moment!” wrote Al Zuhair on a clip of her walking the runway in a sparkling blue look shared on Instagram.
Alexis Mabille
Looking at the model’s busy start to the shows and with two more packed days left in Paris Couture Week, it is safe to say this may not be the last time we will see Al Zuhair on the runway this season.
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Vogue Arabia, March 2022. Photo: Bruno+Nico
The March 2022 issue of Vogue Arabia is an extra special one for many reasons. In commemorating our 5th anniversary, the magazine has also brought along both, rising and well-known talents from around the region for the celebration. And so, recognizing that models are a significant part of a fashion publication, Vogue Arabia’s anniversary edition serves as a platform for some of the newest Arab faces in the industry. The list includes models who have previously been featured in our issues, a couple who have fronted the cover, as well as a few making their Vogue Arabia debut.

From Morocco to Syria, these are the Arab models to have on your radar. Scroll to see them in action in our March 2022 issue.
Amira Al Zuhair, Saudi Arabia
Modeling Chaumet tiaras in this partnered shoot, the Saudi model was photographed in Diriyah dressed in dreamy gowns and abayas. Al Zuhair has previously starred on the December 2020 cover of Vogue Arabia.
Vogue Arabia, March 2022. Photo: Philipp Jelenska
Vogue Arabia, March 2022. Photo: Philipp Jelenska
Aouatif, Hanane, and Jasmine, Morocco. Valentine, Algeria-Iran
Vogue Arabia, March 2022. Photo: Alice Rosati
Vogue Arabia, March 2022. Photo: Alice Rosati
Emerging new models from Morocco, Algeria, and Iran, came together in this playful shoot which showcases key pieces from the Spring/Summer 2022 collection with monochromatic strokes and splashes of pastel. Aouatif has previously starred on the October 2021 cover of Vogue Arabia.
Lana Al Beik, Palestine-Syria
A familiar face in Vogue Arabia, the Palestinian-Syrian talent models the creations of a new generation of Arab designers that are working to bring fashion and sustainability together.
Vogue Arabia, March 2022. Photo: Francesco Scotti
Vogue Arabia, March 2022. Photo: Francesco Scotti
Nala Osman, Somalia
Making her Vogue debut this month, the hijab-wearing Somali model poses in pieces doubled up on texture, structure, and volume in a subversive twist on next-level layering.
Vogue Arabia, March 2022. Photo: Bruno+Nico
Vogue Arabia, March 2022. Photo: Bruno+Nico
Rawdah Mohamed, Somalia
Another known figure to often feature in Vogue Arabia, the Oslo-based Somali model showcases a creative spin on modest dressing with a bold combination of color, print, and texture. The hijabi model has previously starred on the October 2021 cover of Vogue Arabia.
Vogue Arabia, March 2022. Photo: Amina Zaher
Vogue Arabia, March 2022. Photo: Amina Zaher
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