9 Arab Models Who Walked The SS24 Shows
From Imaan Hammam to Amira Al Zuhair, Bazaar Arabia shares a list of Arab models who were spotted on the runway this year…
September marks the fashion month pilgrimage in New York, London, Paris, Milan…and now Dubai. Following the announcement of Dubai Fashion Week, starting October 9, it is more evident than ever that the Arab world profoundly impacts Fashion and Culture. This Spring Summer 2024, we have celebrated Arab representation and talent up and down the runway.
Harper’s Bazaar Arabia shines a spotlight on nine Arab models who were spotted at this year’s prestigious events…
Arab Models At Fashion Week: 9 Models Who Walked The SS24 shows
Imaan Hammam
Pictured below walking in Ralph Lauren SS24, the Egyptian-Moroccan-Dutch model has become a household name and one of the most famous models of Arab descent. Imaan has walked in some of the most celebrated shows of the circuit. She persists to utilise her platform to celebrate her heritage and culture with her 1.6 Million Instagram Followers.
Shanina Shaik
The Saudi-Pakistani-Australian-Lithuanian needs no introduction as a true citizen of the world. She regularly celebrates and discusses her Arab heritage, which she feels especially connected to. Shaik has walked down the runways for some of Fashion’s most notable brands. This season, she glimmered in gold for the Retrofete show in New York.
Amira Al Zuhair
Harper’s Bazaar Saudi’s Cover Star Amira Al Zuhair needs no introduction. The popular Saudi model walked for Balmain and wore a beautiful polka-dot ensemble. Read her exclusive interview here.
Takfarines Bengana
As a breakout star nominee in 2021, the year of his Debut, the French-Algerian model walked for Jill Sander and Hermes this season. He continues as an important face in the Arab-male representation within the fashion industry.
Rania Benchgra
This new Moroccan face walked for both Versace and Schiaparelli this season. Donning a statement black ensemble, Rania indeed made heads turn.
Nora Attal
This 24-year-old British-Moroccan model is already becoming a household name. Since her debut in the fashion industry, she has maintained momentum and notably walked in Sarah Burton’s final show with the house of Alexander McQueen this season.
Ameni Esseibi
In addition to her work as an important face in the body-inclusivity movement in the fashion world, the Tunisian model debuted in Paris last year and has garnered attention and respect as the first curvy model to come out of the region. This year, she was included in shows such as Weinsanto, pictured below.
Youssef Sharaf
Although the Egyptian model is a new face to Runway, he already has impressive shows under his belt. Walking in the Bottega Veneta Spring Summer 2024 show in Milan this season, Sharaf has positioned himself as an essential Egyptian talent and a role model for others wanting to break into the fashion world.
Malika El Maslouhi
The Moroccan-Italian beauty recently closed the show for Arab Designer Elie Saab’s Moonlight Shadow collection. A moment in Paris that epitomises Arab collaboration and appreciation. She stunned in this metallic detailed gown for SS24.
Lead image courtesy of Instagram/@ImanHammam, @Raniabenc