Halima Aden Quotes


Sometimes I'll go with a long hijab, or sometimes I'll wear my scarf and go somewhat business-y with a blazer. Every day is something new.


Citations

Aden, Halima. "Halima Aden on Walking in New York Fashion Week." Interview by Jenna Rennert, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2017.

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Halima Aden
Halima Aden
  • Born: September 19, 1997
  • Nationality: Somali, American
  • Profession: Model

Halima Aden is a Somali-American fashion model. She is noted for being the first woman to wear a hijab in the Miss Minnesota USA pageant, where she was a semi-finalist. Following her participation in the pageant, Halima received national attention and was signed to IMG Models. She was also the first model to wear a hijab and burkini in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.