Hijab Model

Somali-American model Halima Aden has made history by becoming the first model to wear a hijab and burkini for the Sports Illustrated magazine's annual swimsuit issue.

British model Amena Khan, who had been chosen by L'Oreal to appear in an advertising campaign in Britain, has pulled out over accusations she made anti-Israeli comments in a series of old tweets.

American Eagle recently introduced a denim hijab as part of its latest collection and many people are calling the move a win for inclusion and diversity. But some on social media have hit back at the brand threatening to boycott it.

Halima Aden is challenging the status quo in every way possible. At just 19, the Somali-American has become the most talked about model in the last three months. She is the first hijab (and braces) wearing model walking the runway in the West.

BBC has come under fire from viewers in the UK after airing a comedy skit titled 'Real Housewives of ISIS' that featured women in hijabs modelling suicide vests, with some accusing the broadcaster of 'trivialising' the plight of victims of the terror group.

In a fashion studio in Tehran, many Iranian girls can be seen learning the tricks of the trade. Under the expert eye of modelling coach Forouzan Shahkoupa, the girls perfect their walk as they sashay down the catwalk. There are no revealing outfits and all models are wearing the hijab, the traditional head scarf. In recent years, Iran's attitude to...

Somali-American model Halima Aden has made history by becoming the first model to wear a hijab and burkini for the Sports Illustrated magazine's annual swimsuit issue.

British model Amena Khan, who had been chosen by L'Oreal to appear in an advertising campaign in Britain, has pulled out over accusations she made anti-Israeli comments in a series of old tweets.

American Eagle recently introduced a denim hijab as part of its latest collection and many people are calling the move a win for inclusion and diversity. But some on social media have hit back at the brand threatening to boycott it.

Halima Aden is challenging the status quo in every way possible. At just 19, the Somali-American has become the most talked about model in the last three months. She is the first hijab (and braces) wearing model walking the runway in the West.

BBC has come under fire from viewers in the UK after airing a comedy skit titled 'Real Housewives of ISIS' that featured women in hijabs modelling suicide vests, with some accusing the broadcaster of 'trivialising' the plight of victims of the terror group.

In a fashion studio in Tehran, many Iranian girls can be seen learning the tricks of the trade. Under the expert eye of modelling coach Forouzan Shahkoupa, the girls perfect their walk as they sashay down the catwalk. There are no revealing outfits and all models are wearing the hijab, the traditional head scarf. In recent years, Iran's attitude to...