Bella and Gigi Hadid aren’t the only models with Arab heritage — here are eight others – The National

Bella and Gigi Hadid aren’t the only models with Arab heritage — here are eight others – The National

It has been a long time coming — finally the fashion industry is breaking free of its self-imposed blonde hair, blue-eyed cliche.

Pick up any magazine and today it is filled with faces of every hue, tone and heritage, from hijabi pioneer Halima Aden to Tilila Oulhaj, who is redefining beauty with her freckles.

As a result, a wealth of young Arab women are storming the industry, ushering in a new era of representation around the world.