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19-YO Hijab-Wearing Model Makes History, Becomes The First To Grace Vogue’s Cover.

byRachna Srivastava
9th June 2017
2 minute read
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“All eyes on Halima Aden: The runway star shattering stereotypes,” reads a glossy’s cover.

All eyes are on her, and why not? She’s breaking stereotypes like a boss. It’s time to meet Halima Aden, the 19-year-old model who’s made history. You ask, what? Well, she’s the first woman to sport a hijab and make it to Vogue’s cover.

Yes, Halima is the cover girl for Vogue Arabia‘s June 2017 issue. And is rocking it. Here are some breath-taking samples of her beauty. And, we are floored.

1. Yes, she wears braces! So, what? Do braces hinder beauty?

 

2. The confidence is so on point.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BU2RxWcgLlK/?taken-by=kinglimaa

 

3. That sass is too much to handle.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BU_xoaCBfKc/?tagged=halimaaden

 

4. She’s the first black and veiled model to make it to the cover of Vogue.

 

5. And, why not? Just look at her! Aden rocked that divalicious shade.

 

6. The Somali-American teen even competed in the 2016 Miss Minnesota pageant, and she didn’t take off her hijab throughout the competition.Even donned a burkini for the swimsuit segment.

 

7. Here’s the cover!

 

8. And, a message from her which is just so true!

 

And, that’s not all, here are some more divalicious pictures of her.

1. She loves to play with colours.

 

2. And, always makes a fashion statement in those hijabs.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTK8_dFAUki/?taken-by=kinglimaa

 

3. Rocks every ramp she struts on.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BS69wLWAiwl/?taken-by=kinglimaa

 

4. Isn’t she simply beautiful?

https://www.instagram.com/p/BSoqF84gGQZ/?taken-by=kinglimaa

 

5. Damn, right, she is!

Wow, gurl! You are setting realistic goals for girls and we love every bit of it.

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