Halima Aden on Faith, Fashion & Redefining Beauty

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In this inspiring Showcase conversation, Esra Durust sits down with trailblazing model and activist Halima Aden — the first hijab-wearing model to walk major runways and appear on the covers of top international fashion magazines.

Halima opens up about her early life in the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya, her journey to the U.S., and how a college scholarship search unexpectedly launched her global modeling career. She shares why she walked away from the fashion industry in 2020, how she’s returned on her own terms, and what real inclusivity should look like — both on and off the runway.

Now an ambassador for UNICEF, Halima also speaks passionately about empowering refugees, nurturing creativity in underserved communities, and the next generation of hijab-wearing talent reshaping the world of fashion.

00:00 – Halima Aden Makes History in Fashion
00:27 – Life in Kakuma Refugee Camp
01:07 – From Pageant to IMG Models
01:46 – Stepping Back to Realign Her Values
02:24 – How the Industry Has Changed
02:53 – The Rise of Hijabi Role Models
03:04 – What Still Needs to Change Behind the Scenes
03:33 – Halima on Global Issues & Fashion’s Role
03:38 – Her Work with UNICEF & Refugee Artists
04:23 – Empowering Refugees Through Creativity
04:41 – Her Message to Young Girls
05:14 – Closing Thanks

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