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| name = Halima Aden
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| caption = Aden at the [[Cannes Film Festival]], 2023
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1997|9|19}}
| birth_place = [[Kakuma]], Kenya
| birth_place = [[Kakuma]], Kenya
| nationality = {{hlist|Somalia|United States}}
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'''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.<ref>{{cite news|title=From refugee camp to runway, hijab-wearing model breaks barriers|url=http://www.muslimglobal.com/2017/09/from-refugee-camp-to-runway-hijab.html|access-date=12 September 2017|publisher=Muslim Global}}</ref><ref name=StarTribune>{{Cite news|url=http://www.startribune.com/somali-american-teen-to-be-first-fully-covered-muslim-contestant-in-miss-minnesota-usa/403051346/|title=Somali-American teen to be first fully covered Muslim contestant in Miss Minnesota USA|work=Star Tribune|access-date=2017-04-02}}</ref> Following her participation in the pageant, Halima received national attention and was signed to [[IMG Models]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.glamour.com/story/hijab-wearing-muslim-model-halima-aden-contract-img|title=Hijab-Wearing Muslim Model Halima Aden Just Scored a Major Contract With IMG|work=Glamour|date=15 February 2017}}</ref> She was also the first model to wear a [[hijab]] and [[burkini]] in the [[Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue]].<ref>{{Cite web|author=Emily Dixon|title=Halima Aden becomes first model to wear hijab and burkini in Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue|url=https://www.cnn.com/style/article/halima-aden-sports-illustrated-hijab-burkini-style-scli-intl/index.html|access-date=2020-10-26|website=CNN|language=en}}</ref>
'''Halima Aden''' ({{Langx|so|Xaliima Aaden}}; born September 19, 1997) is an American fashion model. She is noted for being the first woman to wear a [[hijab]] in the [[Miss Minnesota USA|Miss Minnesota USA 2016]] pageant, where she was a semi-finalist.<ref>{{cite news|title=From refugee camp to runway, hijab-wearing model breaks barriers|url=http://www.muslimglobal.com/2017/09/from-refugee-camp-to-runway-hijab.html|access-date=12 September 2017|publisher=Muslim Global}}</ref><ref name=StarTribune>{{Cite news|url=http://www.startribune.com/somali-american-teen-to-be-first-fully-covered-muslim-contestant-in-miss-minnesota-usa/403051346/|title=Somali-American teen to be first fully covered Muslim contestant in Miss Minnesota USA|work=Star Tribune|access-date=2017-04-02}}</ref> Following her participation in the pageant, Halima received national attention and was signed to [[IMG Models]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.glamour.com/story/hijab-wearing-muslim-model-halima-aden-contract-img|title=Hijab-Wearing Muslim Model Halima Aden Just Scored a Major Contract With IMG|work=Glamour|date=15 February 2017}}</ref> She was also the first model to wear a [[hijab]] and [[burkini]] in the [[Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue]].<ref>{{Cite web|author=Emily Dixon|title=Halima Aden becomes first model to wear hijab and burkini in Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue|url=https://www.cnn.com/style/article/halima-aden-sports-illustrated-hijab-burkini-style-scli-intl/index.html|access-date=2020-10-26|website=CNN|date=29 April 2019 |language=en}}</ref>


In 2021 she was named as one of the [[100 Women (BBC)|BBC's 100 Women.]]<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|date=2021-12-07|title=BBC 100 Women 2021: Who is on the list this year?|language=en-GB|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-59514598|access-date=2021-12-07}}</ref>
In 2021 she was named as one of the [[100 Women (BBC)|BBC's 100 Women.]]<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|date=2021-12-07|title=BBC 100 Women 2021: Who is on the list this year?|language=en-GB|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-59514598|access-date=2021-12-07}}</ref>


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Aden was born in the [[Kakuma]] [[refugee camp]] in [[Kenya]].<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=https://www.cnn.com/style/article/halima-aden-sports-illustrated-hijab-burkini-style-scli-intl/index.html|title=Halima Aden becomes first model to wear hijab and burkini in Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue|work=CNN}}</ref> She is [[Somalia|Somali]] and at the age of six moved to the United States, settling in [[St. Cloud, Minnesota|St. Cloud]], Minnesota. She attended [[Apollo High School (Minnesota)|Apollo High School]] where her classmates voted her as their school [[Homecoming#Homecoming court|homecoming queen]]. She is a student at [[St. Cloud State University]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/a8370680/halima-aden-miss-minnesota-usa-pageant-hijab-burkini/|title=Halima Aden Makes History as the First Miss Minnesota USA Contestant to Wear Hijab|date=2016-11-28|work=Cosmopolitan|access-date=2017-04-02|language=en}}</ref>
Aden was born in the [[Kakuma]] [[refugee camp]] in [[Kenya]] on September 19, 1997<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=https://www.cnn.com/style/article/halima-aden-sports-illustrated-hijab-burkini-style-scli-intl/index.html|title=Halima Aden becomes first model to wear hijab and burkini in Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue|work=CNN|date=29 April 2019 }}</ref> and comes from a [[Somali people|Somali]] family. At the age of six she moved to the United States, settling in [[St. Cloud, Minnesota]]. She attended [[Apollo High School (Minnesota)|Apollo High School]] where her classmates voted her as their school [[Homecoming#Homecoming court|homecoming queen]]. She is a student at [[St. Cloud State University]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/a8370680/halima-aden-miss-minnesota-usa-pageant-hijab-burkini/|title=Halima Aden Makes History as the First Miss Minnesota USA Contestant to Wear Hijab|date=2016-11-28|work=Cosmopolitan|access-date=2017-04-02|language=en}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
In 2016, Aden received national media attention after competing in the [[Miss Minnesota USA]] pageant, she becoming the first contestant in the pageant to wear a burkini and a hijab. Some analysts saw this as a move towards diversification in the modeling industry.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allure.com/story/halima-aden-competes-in-hijab-and-burkini|title=Halima Aden Is the First to Wear a Burkini and Hijab in a Miss Minnesota USA Pageant|date=28 November 2016|publisher=Allure|last=Bateman|first=Kristen}}</ref>
In 2016, Aden received national media attention after competing in the [[Miss Minnesota USA]] pageant, she becoming the first contestant in the pageant to wear a burkini and a hijab. Some analysts saw this as a move towards diversification in the modeling industry.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allure.com/story/halima-aden-competes-in-hijab-and-burkini|title=Halima Aden Is the First to Wear a Burkini and Hijab in a Miss Minnesota USA Pageant|date=28 November 2016|publisher=Allure|last=Bateman|first=Kristen}}</ref>


The following year, Aden signed a three-year contract with renewal with [[IMG Models]]. In February 2017, she made her debut at the [[New York Fashion Week]] for Yeezy Season 5.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/stylish/news/yeezys-hijab-wearing-model-halima-aden-why-were-obsessed-w467527|title=8 Reasons Why Yeezy's Hijab-Wearing Model Halima Aden Is All We Can Talk About|date=16 February 2017|publisher=Us Magazine|last=Walano|first=Rose}}</ref> She later served as a preliminary and telecast judge of the [[Miss USA 2017]] pageant.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.missuniverse.com/missusa/post/2160|title=Announcing Talent and Judges for the 2017 Miss USA Competition |publisher=Miss Universe Organization|website=missuniverse.com|access-date=10 May 2017}}</ref>
The following year, Aden signed a three-year contract with renewal with [[IMG Models]]. In February 2017, she made her debut at the [[New York Fashion Week]] for Yeezy Season 5.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/stylish/news/yeezys-hijab-wearing-model-halima-aden-why-were-obsessed-w467527|title=8 Reasons Why Yeezy's Hijab-Wearing Model Halima Aden Is All We Can Talk About|date=16 February 2017|publisher=Us Magazine|last=Walano|first=Rose}}</ref> She later served as a preliminary and telecast judge of the [[Miss USA 2017]] pageant.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.missuniverse.com/missusa/post/2160|title=Announcing Talent and Judges for the 2017 Miss USA Competition|publisher=Miss Universe Organization|website=missuniverse.com|access-date=10 May 2017|archive-date=1 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190501224819/https://www.missuniverse.com/missusa/post/2160|url-status=dead}}</ref>


She has since walked for numerous designers, including Maxmara and [[Alberta Ferretti]]. She has also participated in the 2016 [[Milan Fashion Week]] and London [[Modest Fashion]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.missabaya.com/a-closer-look-at-the-fashion-industrys-embrace-of-muslim-culture/|title=A Closer Look At The Fashion Industry's Embrace Of Muslim Culture {{!}} Miss Abaya|date=2018-07-22|work=Black Abayas {{!}} Luxury Abayas {{!}} Miss Abaya|access-date=2018-07-27|language=en-GB|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726233843/https://www.missabaya.com/a-closer-look-at-the-fashion-industrys-embrace-of-muslim-culture/|archive-date=2018-07-26|url-status=dead}}</ref> Week. Aden posed for [[American Eagle Outfitters|American Eagle]] and British [[Glamour (magazine)|Glamour]], and has a [[CR Fashion Book]] cover.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.crfashionbook.com/fashion/a9147627/halima-aden-iman-cr-10/|title=A Look Inside CR 10 Featuring Halima Aden|author=Ray Siegel|date=February 15, 2017|website=CR Fashion Book}}</ref>
She has since walked for numerous designers, including Maxmara and [[Alberta Ferretti]]. She has also participated in the 2016 [[Milan Fashion Week]] and London [[Modest Fashion]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.missabaya.com/a-closer-look-at-the-fashion-industrys-embrace-of-muslim-culture/|title=A Closer Look At The Fashion Industry's Embrace Of Muslim Culture {{!}} Miss Abaya|date=2018-07-22|work=Black Abayas {{!}} Luxury Abayas {{!}} Miss Abaya|access-date=2018-07-27|language=en-GB|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726233843/https://www.missabaya.com/a-closer-look-at-the-fashion-industrys-embrace-of-muslim-culture/|archive-date=2018-07-26|url-status=dead}}</ref> Week. Aden posed for [[American Eagle Outfitters|American Eagle]] and British [[Glamour (magazine)|Glamour]], and has a [[CR Fashion Book]] cover.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.crfashionbook.com/fashion/a9147627/halima-aden-iman-cr-10/|title=A Look Inside CR 10 Featuring Halima Aden|author=Ray Siegel|date=February 15, 2017|website=CR Fashion Book|access-date=October 9, 2020|archive-date=January 31, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220131075834/https://www.crfashionbook.com/fashion/a9147627/halima-aden-iman-cr-10/|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Aden was the first hijab-wearing model to walk international runways and to be signed to a major agency.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/style-notes-halima-adens-first-vogue-cover-sofia-coppola-directs-cartier-video-1009630 |title=Style Notes: Halima Aden's First Vogue Cover; Sofia Coppola Directs Cartier Video &#124; Pret-a-Reporter |publisher=Hollywoodreporter.com |date=2017-01-06 |access-date=2017-06-24}}</ref> In June 2017, she became the first hijab-wearing model on the cover of ''[[Vogue Arabia]]'',<ref>{{cite news|last1=Shakeri|first1=Sima|title=Halima Aden Makes History As First Hijab-Wearing Model On Vogue's Cover|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2017/06/06/halima-aden-vogue-cover-hijab_n_16972864.html|publisher=[[Huffington Post|Huffington Post Canada]]|date=June 6, 2017}}</ref> ''[[Allure (magazine)|Allure]]'',<ref>{{cite web|author=Sarah Young |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/halima-aden-hijab-muslim-model-allure-magazine-cover-girl-fashion-beauty-a7800501.html |title=Hijab-wearing model Halima Aden makes history as Allure magazine cover girl |work=The Independent |date=21 June 2017 |access-date=2017-06-24}}</ref> and [[Vogue (British magazine)|''British Vogue'']].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/halima-aden-interview-2018|title=Meet Halima Aden, The First Hijabi Model On The Cover Of Vogue|last=Pithers|first=Ellie|access-date=2018-10-15}}</ref>
Aden was the first hijab-wearing model to walk international runways and to be signed to a major agency.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/style-notes-halima-adens-first-vogue-cover-sofia-coppola-directs-cartier-video-1009630 |title=Style Notes: Halima Aden's First Vogue Cover; Sofia Coppola Directs Cartier Video &#124; Pret-a-Reporter |publisher=Hollywoodreporter.com |date=2017-01-06 |access-date=2017-06-24}}</ref> In June 2017, she became the first hijab-wearing model on the cover of ''[[Vogue Arabia]]'',<ref>{{cite news|last1=Shakeri|first1=Sima|title=Halima Aden Makes History As First Hijab-Wearing Model On Vogue's Cover|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2017/06/06/halima-aden-vogue-cover-hijab_n_16972864.html|publisher=[[Huffington Post|Huffington Post Canada]]|date=June 6, 2017}}</ref> ''[[Allure (magazine)|Allure]]'',<ref>{{cite web|author=Sarah Young |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/halima-aden-hijab-muslim-model-allure-magazine-cover-girl-fashion-beauty-a7800501.html |title=Hijab-wearing model Halima Aden makes history as Allure magazine cover girl |work=The Independent |date=21 June 2017 |access-date=2017-06-24}}</ref> and [[Vogue (British magazine)|''British Vogue'']].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/halima-aden-interview-2018|title=Meet Halima Aden, The First Hijabi Model On The Cover Of Vogue|last=Pithers|first=Ellie|access-date=2018-10-15}}</ref>

[[File:Halima Aden (2020) 0-13 screenshot.jpg|thumb|Halima Aden at UNICEF on International Women’s Day]]


In 2018, Aden became a UNICEF ambassador. Her work is focused around children's rights.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.unicefusa.org/supporters/celebrities/ambassadors/halima-aden|title=Halima Aden|website=UNICEF USA|language=en|access-date=2019-05-08}}</ref>
In 2018, Aden became a UNICEF ambassador. Her work is focused around children's rights.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.unicefusa.org/supporters/celebrities/ambassadors/halima-aden|title=Halima Aden|website=UNICEF USA|language=en|access-date=2019-05-08}}</ref>
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In May 2019, Aden became the first model to wear the hijab and burkini in ''Sports Illustrated Swimsuit''.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnn.com/style/article/halima-aden-sports-illustrated-hijab-burkini-style-scli-intl/index.html|title=Halima Aden becomes first model to wear hijab and burkini in Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue|first=Emily |last=Dixon|date=2019-04-29|website=CNN Style|language=en|access-date=2019-05-08}}</ref>
In May 2019, Aden became the first model to wear the hijab and burkini in ''Sports Illustrated Swimsuit''.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnn.com/style/article/halima-aden-sports-illustrated-hijab-burkini-style-scli-intl/index.html|title=Halima Aden becomes first model to wear hijab and burkini in Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue|first=Emily |last=Dixon|date=2019-04-29|website=CNN Style|language=en|access-date=2019-05-08}}</ref>


[[File:Halima Aden Paris Fashion Week Autumn Winter 2019.jpg|thumb|At Paris Fashion Week 2019]]
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This was not the first time in her career that she broke boundaries, further diversifying the industry to be more inclusive of Muslims.<ref name=":1" /> Aden stated on her Instagram that her appearance in ''Sports Illustrated'' sends a message to both her community and the world that "women of all different backgrounds, looks, upbringings...can stand together and be celebrated."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/models/a27312058/halima-aden-sports-illustrated-swimsuit-hijab-burkini/|title=Halima Aden is the First Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model to Wear a Burkini & Hijab|last=Saunders|first=Nicole|date=2019-04-30|website=Harper's BAZAAR|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-08}}</ref> Halima became the first black woman with hijab to be featured on the cover of [[Essence magazine]], in 2020’s January/ February issue.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-xl/northamerica/northamerica-life-arts/essence-features-first-black-woman-with-hijab-on-cover/ar-BBYk7jK?li=AAB4QbD&ocid=wispr|title=Essence features first black woman with hijab on cover|website=www.msn.com|access-date=2019-12-25}}</ref>


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This was not the first time in her career that she broke boundaries, further diversifying the industry to be more inclusive of Muslims.<ref name=":1" /> Aden stated on her Instagram that her appearance in ''Sports Illustrated'' sends a message to both her community and the world that "women of all different backgrounds, looks, upbringings...can stand together and be celebrated."<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/models/a27312058/halima-aden-sports-illustrated-swimsuit-hijab-burkini/|title=Halima Aden is the First Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model to Wear a Burkini & Hijab|last=Saunders|first=Nicole|date=2019-04-30|magazine=Harper's BAZAAR|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-08}}</ref> Halima became the first black woman with hijab to be featured on the cover of [[Essence magazine]], in 2020’s January/ February issue.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-xl/northamerica/northamerica-life-arts/essence-features-first-black-woman-with-hijab-on-cover/ar-BBYk7jK?li=AAB4QbD&ocid=wispr|title=Essence features first black woman with hijab on cover|website=www.msn.com|access-date=2019-12-25}}</ref>
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In April 2019, Aden collaborated with modest clothing brand Modanisa to design her own turban and shawl collection called Halima x Modanisa.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Hunt|first=Elle|date=2020-02-09|title='We all deserve representation': hijab-wearing model Halima Aden on the power of fashion|language=en-GB|work=The Observer|url=https://www.theguardian.com/global/2020/feb/09/halima-aden-model-activist-hijab-refugee-fashion-we-all-deserve-representation|access-date=2020-10-26|issn=0029-7712}}</ref> In an interview with [[Teen Vogue]], Aden stated that her collection is for everyone, whether they wear the hijab or not.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/halima-aden-modanisa-collection-turbans-and-scarves|title=Halima Aden on Designing Her Modanisa Collection of Turbans and Scarves|last=Lauren|first=Rearick|date=26 April 2019}}</ref> She released the collection at the Istanbul Modest Fashion Week on April 20, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Zand|first=Delara|date=March 18, 2019|title=Halima Aden Is Making Her Fashion Design Debut With A Headscarf Collection|url=https://www.harpersbazaararabia.com/people/news/halima-aden-headscarf-collection-modanisa|access-date=October 26, 2020|website=Harpers Bazaar}}</ref>


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In April 2019, Aden collaborated with modest clothing brand Modanisa to design her own turban and shawl collection called Halima x Modanisa.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Hunt|first=Elle|date=2020-02-09|title='We all deserve representation': hijab-wearing model Halima Aden on the power of fashion|language=en-GB|work=The Observer|url=https://www.theguardian.com/global/2020/feb/09/halima-aden-model-activist-hijab-refugee-fashion-we-all-deserve-representation|access-date=2020-10-26|issn=0029-7712}}</ref> In an interview with [[Teen Vogue]], Aden stated that her collection is for everyone, whether they wear the hijab or not.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/halima-aden-modanisa-collection-turbans-and-scarves|title=Halima Aden on Designing Her Modanisa Collection of Turbans and Scarves|last=Lauren|first=Rearick|date=26 April 2019}}</ref> She released the collection at the Istanbul Modest Fashion Week on April 20, 2019.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Zand|first=Delara|date=March 18, 2019|title=Halima Aden Is Making Her Fashion Design Debut With A Headscarf Collection|url=https://www.harpersbazaararabia.com/people/news/halima-aden-headscarf-collection-modanisa|access-date=October 26, 2020|newspaper=Harper's Bazaar Arabia}}</ref>
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In November 2020, Aden announced in a series of [[Instagram]] stories that she had quit runway modelling as it compromised her religious beliefs,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-55092692|title=Halima Aden quits runway modelling over religious views|work=BBC News|date=November 25, 2020|access-date=November 25, 2020}}</ref> though since then she has indicated that she would do modelling work as long as she could set the conditions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-news/18901685.model-halima-aden-quits-runway-shows-religious-beliefs/|title=Model Halima Aden quits runway shows over religious beliefs}}</ref> Aden received support for her decision from [[Rihanna]], [[Gigi Hadid]], and [[Bella Hadid]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/fashion-and-trends/halima-aden-quits-fashion-industry-rihanna-bella-hadid-gigi-hadid-support-hijab-wearing-american-supermodel/story-r3nms1d4z9Wxwqx5GocGhI.html|title=Halima Aden quits fashion industry, Rihanna-Bella Hadid-Gigi Hadid support hijab-wearing American supermodel|date=November 27, 2020|work=Hindustan Times|last=Shiraz|first=Zarafshan}}</ref> Aden later announced that she had planned to become the first Somali woman to compete at [[Miss Universe]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://emirateswoman.com/halima-aden-wants-become-first-representative-somalia-miss-universe/|title=Halima Aden aims to become the first representative of Somalia at Miss Universe|date=November 29, 2020|work=Emirates Woman|last=Morris|first=Olivia}}</ref>

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In November 2020, Aden announced in a series of [[Instagram]] stories that she had quit runway modelling as it compromised her religious beliefs,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-55092692|title=Halima Aden quits runway modelling over religious views|work=BBC News|date=November 25, 2020|access-date=November 25, 2020}}</ref> though since then she has indicated that she would do modelling work as long as she could set the conditions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-news/18901685.model-halima-aden-quits-runway-shows-religious-beliefs/|title=Model Halima Aden quits runway shows over religious beliefs|date=26 November 2020 }}</ref> Aden received support for her decision from [[Rihanna]], [[Gigi Hadid]], and [[Bella Hadid]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/fashion-and-trends/halima-aden-quits-fashion-industry-rihanna-bella-hadid-gigi-hadid-support-hijab-wearing-american-supermodel/story-r3nms1d4z9Wxwqx5GocGhI.html|title=Halima Aden quits fashion industry, Rihanna-Bella Hadid-Gigi Hadid support hijab-wearing American supermodel|date=November 27, 2020|work=Hindustan Times|last=Shiraz|first=Zarafshan}}</ref> Aden later announced that she had planned to become the first Somali woman to compete at [[Miss Universe]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://emirateswoman.com/halima-aden-wants-become-first-representative-somalia-miss-universe/|title=Halima Aden aims to become the first representative of Somalia at Miss Universe|date=November 29, 2020|work=Emirates Woman|last=Morris|first=Olivia}}</ref>


In December 2021 she was named as one of the [[100 Women (BBC)|BBC's 100 Women.]]<ref name=":2" />
In December 2021 she was named as one of the [[100 Women (BBC)|BBC's 100 Women.]]<ref name=":2" />
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Aden’s modelling contract includes her hijab, as she has made it a non-negotiable part of her work.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://en.vogue.me/fashion/halima-aden-opens-up-about-her-deeply-personal-decision-to-wear-the-hijab/|title=Halima Aden Opens Up About Her "Deeply Personal" Decision to Wear the Hijab|last=Ghanem|first=Khaola|date=2018-09-03|website=Vogue Arabia|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-05-08}}</ref>
Aden’s modelling contract includes her hijab, as she has made it a non-negotiable part of her work.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://en.vogue.me/fashion/halima-aden-opens-up-about-her-deeply-personal-decision-to-wear-the-hijab/|title=Halima Aden Opens Up About Her "Deeply Personal" Decision to Wear the Hijab|last=Ghanem|first=Khaola|date=2018-09-03|website=Vogue Arabia|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-05-08}}</ref>


Aden has spoken out about difficulties she faces in booking modeling jobs that are not accommodating to the fact that she wears the hijab. She described positive experiences as with Maxmara, where looks were specifically designed for her considering her clothing choices. Aden reaffirms that she does not need to conform to society’s standards in order to be a successful model.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/features/a13127587/halima-aden-hijab-model/|title=Model Halima Aden Refuses to Remove Her Hijab for Fashion|last=Sauers|first=Jenna|date=2017-11-06|website=Harper's BAZAAR|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-08}}</ref>
Aden has spoken out about difficulties she faces in booking modeling jobs that are not accommodating to the fact that she wears the hijab. She described positive experiences as with Maxmara, where looks were specifically designed for her considering her clothing choices. Aden reaffirms that she does not need to conform to society’s standards in order to be a successful model.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/features/a13127587/halima-aden-hijab-model/|title=Model Halima Aden Refuses to Remove Her Hijab for Fashion|last=Sauers|first=Jenna|date=2017-11-06|magazine=Harper's BAZAAR|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-08}}</ref>


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Halima Aden
Aden at the Cannes Film Festival, 2023
Born (1997-09-19) September 19, 1997 (age 27)
Kakuma, Kenya
Nationality
  • Somalia
  • United States
Alma materSt. Cloud State University
OccupationModel
Years active2016–present
Modeling information
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Eye colorDark brown
AgencyIMG Models (New York, Paris, Milan, London)[1]

Halima Aden (Somali: Xaliima Aaden; born September 19, 1997) is an American fashion model. She is noted for being the first woman to wear a hijab in the Miss Minnesota USA 2016 pageant, where she was a semi-finalist.[2][3] Following her participation in the pageant, Halima received national attention and was signed to IMG Models.[4] She was also the first model to wear a hijab and burkini in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.[5]

In 2021 she was named as one of the BBC's 100 Women.[6]

Early life and education

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Aden was born in the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya on September 19, 1997[7] and comes from a Somali family. At the age of six she moved to the United States, settling in St. Cloud, Minnesota. She attended Apollo High School where her classmates voted her as their school homecoming queen. She is a student at St. Cloud State University.[8]

Career

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In 2016, Aden received national media attention after competing in the Miss Minnesota USA pageant, she becoming the first contestant in the pageant to wear a burkini and a hijab. Some analysts saw this as a move towards diversification in the modeling industry.[9]

The following year, Aden signed a three-year contract with renewal with IMG Models. In February 2017, she made her debut at the New York Fashion Week for Yeezy Season 5.[10] She later served as a preliminary and telecast judge of the Miss USA 2017 pageant.[11]

She has since walked for numerous designers, including Maxmara and Alberta Ferretti. She has also participated in the 2016 Milan Fashion Week and London Modest Fashion[12] Week. Aden posed for American Eagle and British Glamour, and has a CR Fashion Book cover.[13]

Aden was the first hijab-wearing model to walk international runways and to be signed to a major agency.[14] In June 2017, she became the first hijab-wearing model on the cover of Vogue Arabia,[15] Allure,[16] and British Vogue.[17]

Halima Aden at UNICEF on International Women’s Day

In 2018, Aden became a UNICEF ambassador. Her work is focused around children's rights.[18]

In May 2019, Aden became the first model to wear the hijab and burkini in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit.[19]

At Paris Fashion Week 2019

This was not the first time in her career that she broke boundaries, further diversifying the industry to be more inclusive of Muslims.[19] Aden stated on her Instagram that her appearance in Sports Illustrated sends a message to both her community and the world that "women of all different backgrounds, looks, upbringings...can stand together and be celebrated."[20] Halima became the first black woman with hijab to be featured on the cover of Essence magazine, in 2020’s January/ February issue.[21]

In April 2019, Aden collaborated with modest clothing brand Modanisa to design her own turban and shawl collection called Halima x Modanisa.[22] In an interview with Teen Vogue, Aden stated that her collection is for everyone, whether they wear the hijab or not.[23] She released the collection at the Istanbul Modest Fashion Week on April 20, 2019.[24]

In November 2020, Aden announced in a series of Instagram stories that she had quit runway modelling as it compromised her religious beliefs,[25] though since then she has indicated that she would do modelling work as long as she could set the conditions.[26] Aden received support for her decision from Rihanna, Gigi Hadid, and Bella Hadid.[27] Aden later announced that she had planned to become the first Somali woman to compete at Miss Universe.[28]

In December 2021 she was named as one of the BBC's 100 Women.[6]

Personal choices in modeling

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Aden’s modelling contract includes her hijab, as she has made it a non-negotiable part of her work.[29]

Aden has spoken out about difficulties she faces in booking modeling jobs that are not accommodating to the fact that she wears the hijab. She described positive experiences as with Maxmara, where looks were specifically designed for her considering her clothing choices. Aden reaffirms that she does not need to conform to society’s standards in order to be a successful model.[30]

References

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  1. ^ "Halima Aden - Model".
  2. ^ "From refugee camp to runway, hijab-wearing model breaks barriers". Muslim Global. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
  3. ^ "Somali-American teen to be first fully covered Muslim contestant in Miss Minnesota USA". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2017-04-02.
  4. ^ "Hijab-Wearing Muslim Model Halima Aden Just Scored a Major Contract With IMG". Glamour. 15 February 2017.
  5. ^ Emily Dixon (29 April 2019). "Halima Aden becomes first model to wear hijab and burkini in Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue". CNN. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
  6. ^ a b "BBC 100 Women 2021: Who is on the list this year?". BBC News. 2021-12-07. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
  7. ^ "Halima Aden becomes first model to wear hijab and burkini in Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue". CNN. 29 April 2019.
  8. ^ "Halima Aden Makes History as the First Miss Minnesota USA Contestant to Wear Hijab". Cosmopolitan. 2016-11-28. Retrieved 2017-04-02.
  9. ^ Bateman, Kristen (28 November 2016). "Halima Aden Is the First to Wear a Burkini and Hijab in a Miss Minnesota USA Pageant". Allure.
  10. ^ Walano, Rose (16 February 2017). "8 Reasons Why Yeezy's Hijab-Wearing Model Halima Aden Is All We Can Talk About". Us Magazine.
  11. ^ "Announcing Talent and Judges for the 2017 Miss USA Competition". missuniverse.com. Miss Universe Organization. Archived from the original on 1 May 2019. Retrieved 10 May 2017.
  12. ^ "A Closer Look At The Fashion Industry's Embrace Of Muslim Culture | Miss Abaya". Black Abayas | Luxury Abayas | Miss Abaya. 2018-07-22. Archived from the original on 2018-07-26. Retrieved 2018-07-27.
  13. ^ Ray Siegel (February 15, 2017). "A Look Inside CR 10 Featuring Halima Aden". CR Fashion Book. Archived from the original on January 31, 2022. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
  14. ^ "Style Notes: Halima Aden's First Vogue Cover; Sofia Coppola Directs Cartier Video | Pret-a-Reporter". Hollywoodreporter.com. 2017-01-06. Retrieved 2017-06-24.
  15. ^ Shakeri, Sima (June 6, 2017). "Halima Aden Makes History As First Hijab-Wearing Model On Vogue's Cover". Huffington Post Canada.
  16. ^ Sarah Young (21 June 2017). "Hijab-wearing model Halima Aden makes history as Allure magazine cover girl". The Independent. Retrieved 2017-06-24.
  17. ^ Pithers, Ellie. "Meet Halima Aden, The First Hijabi Model On The Cover Of Vogue". Retrieved 2018-10-15.
  18. ^ "Halima Aden". UNICEF USA. Retrieved 2019-05-08.
  19. ^ a b Dixon, Emily (2019-04-29). "Halima Aden becomes first model to wear hijab and burkini in Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue". CNN Style. Retrieved 2019-05-08.
  20. ^ Saunders, Nicole (2019-04-30). "Halima Aden is the First Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model to Wear a Burkini & Hijab". Harper's BAZAAR. Retrieved 2019-05-08.
  21. ^ "Essence features first black woman with hijab on cover". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2019-12-25.
  22. ^ Hunt, Elle (2020-02-09). "'We all deserve representation': hijab-wearing model Halima Aden on the power of fashion". The Observer. ISSN 0029-7712. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
  23. ^ Lauren, Rearick (26 April 2019). "Halima Aden on Designing Her Modanisa Collection of Turbans and Scarves".
  24. ^ Zand, Delara (March 18, 2019). "Halima Aden Is Making Her Fashion Design Debut With A Headscarf Collection". Harper's Bazaar Arabia. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
  25. ^ "Halima Aden quits runway modelling over religious views". BBC News. November 25, 2020. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
  26. ^ "Model Halima Aden quits runway shows over religious beliefs". 26 November 2020.
  27. ^ Shiraz, Zarafshan (November 27, 2020). "Halima Aden quits fashion industry, Rihanna-Bella Hadid-Gigi Hadid support hijab-wearing American supermodel". Hindustan Times.
  28. ^ Morris, Olivia (November 29, 2020). "Halima Aden aims to become the first representative of Somalia at Miss Universe". Emirates Woman.
  29. ^ Ghanem, Khaola (2018-09-03). "Halima Aden Opens Up About Her "Deeply Personal" Decision to Wear the Hijab". Vogue Arabia. Retrieved 2019-05-08.
  30. ^ Sauers, Jenna (2017-11-06). "Model Halima Aden Refuses to Remove Her Hijab for Fashion". Harper's BAZAAR. Retrieved 2019-05-08.
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