Arab Models

From New York to Paris, Arab models dominated this season’s fashion week runways, proving the immense talent emerging from the region. Read on to find out which brands tapped MENA faces to bring their collections to life.
Ameni Esseibi
After walking her first Paris Fashion Week show last year, Tunisian model and former cover star Ameni Esseibi returned to the City of Lights for Weinsanto. The body-positive style star walked the runway in a playful corseted mini dress.
Weinsanto
Amira Al-Zuhair
Amira Al-Zuhair, who has quickly become a fashion week fixture, walked the runway for Dolce & Gabbana in Milan wearing a sharp black blazer dress. The Saudi beauty was later spotted at the Elie Saab show wearing a sparkling powder blue gown and a black lace number.
Dolce & Gabbana
Elie Saab
Gigi Hadid
Before beginning promotional duties for her new job as co-host of Next in Fashion, Hadid was in Milan for the Prada show. The part-Palestinian model walked the runway wearing a smart gray coat over a black top and embroidered skirt.
Prada
Imaan Hammam
Former Vogue Arabia cover star Imaan Hammam ruled the runways at Milan Fashion Week by walking for not one but five shows. The Egyptian-Moroccan model was spotted at the Michael Kors, Etro, Moschino, Tod’s, and Max Mara shows.
Moschino
Michael Kors
Etro
Loli Bahia
Algerian-French model Lolia Bahia had a busy fashion month, having walked for multiple houses in New York, Milan, and Paris. The 19-year-old opened the Tory Burch show and was also spotted at Michael Kors, Prada, Fendi, Etro, Max Mara, Saint Laurent, and Louis Vuitton.
Fendi
Saint Lauren
Prada
Malika El-Maslouhi
Moroccan model and former Vogue Arabia cover star Malika El-Maslouhi, too, had a packed schedule that included walking for Thom Browne in New York, followed by Missoni in Milan, and Nina Ricci and Elie Saab in Paris.
Elie Saab
Nina Ricci
Missoni
Nora Attal
Moroccan model Nora Attal was cast by a number of fashion houses this month. In New York, the former Vogue Arabia cover star walked for Michael Kors and Tory Burch, and was later spotted at the Max Mara, Moschino, Lanvin, and Courreges runways.
Max Mara
Tory Burch
Lanvin
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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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