By: Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer Backstory “It all started in Old Cairo” is what Mounaz and Aya Abdel Raouf told Vogue Arabia when asked about the backstory of their luxury bag brand, Okhtein. Sisters and best friends turned co-founders, Aya and Mounaz set out in 2013 to start a passion project that … Continued
This is the fourth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, science, academia, and politics, among other areas. We will endeavor to represent the broad array of Arab Americans, including a mix of women and men, countries of origin, and fields of work. Our fourth pathbreaker case includes sisters Gigi and Bella Hadid, Arab Americans, world-famous fashion models and activists, who are deeply committed to their Palestinian roots.
By Alison Norquist / Arab America Contributing Writer Women, of course, have been around since the beginning. Without women, humans would cease to exist. Everything about them was created to give and sustain life. To nurture. But women are more than just mothers, wives, sisters, and daughters. They are the strong foundation upon which civilization … Continued
By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer “I swear to the LordI still can’t seeWhy Democracy meansEverybody but me.”-Langston Hughes, The Black Man Speaks They know everything about us, and we know nothing about them. In this new age of technology, the phrase, “they know everything about us, and we know nothing about them,” … Continued
By: Waverly Nohr/ Arab America Contributing Writer Household names of fashion, Gigi and Bella Hadid, have been facing criticism for their stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Their father, Mohammed Hadid, fled Palestine as a child, and the models’ relation to him has inexorably resulted in their staunch support for his home country. As public figures, … Continued
SOURCE: US MAGAZINE BY: EMILY REKSTIS New ink alert! Bella Hadid debuted two new tattoos and the script designs are super sleek and sweet. On Sunday, November 22, tattoo artist Dr. Woo shared a pic of the 24-year-old’s shoulder designs. “Some writings for the always kind and lovely @bellahadid #hideawayatsuitex #slimneedle,” he captioned the black-and-white snaps. All of the … Continued
SOURCE: DAILY MAIL BY: DEIRDRE SIMONDS Bella Hadid appears to be studying how to love, as she toted the third title in Parallax’s Mindfulness Essentials Series by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh on Wednesday. After enjoying some quality time with pals earlier in the week, the 23-year-old supermodel returned to her New York apartment with a Louis Vuitton duffel bag in … Continued
SOURCE: US MAGAZINE BY: EMILY REKSTIS Bella Hadid is continuing to show her support for the Black community during the Black Lives Matter movement, this time in a super stylish way. On Wednesday, July 23, the model revealed that she is working on a project with Chrome Hearts that gives back to good causes. “I can’t wait … Continued
SOURCE: US MAGAZINE.COM BY: SARAH HEARON Holding out hope for a reconciliation? Bella Hadid and The Weeknd still communicate after calling it quits more than nine months ago, a source tells Us Weekly exclusively. On-Again, Off-Again Celebrity Couples “Bella and The Weeknd have been in touch recently,” the insider tells Us. The 23-year-old model and the 30-year-old “Blinding Lights” singer ended their relationship … Continued
SOURCE: JUST JARED Yolanda Hadid and Bella Hadid are looking cautious. The 56-year-old Real Housewives reality TV star and the 23-year-old model were spotted protecting their faces amid ongoing coronavirus concerns on Thursday (March 12) in New York City. Yolanda was seen covering her mouth with her sweater as she left her daughter Bella Hadid‘s apartment in the city. Days before, Bella was seen baring her midriff … Continued
SOURCE: YAHOO.COM BY: MARIE CLAIRE Bella Hadid walked the Versace runway during Milan Fashion Week on Friday, and posted clips from the show on Sunday. She wore a green chainmail tube dress, a style that harks back to the late ’90s and early ’00s. Hadid was ahead of the tube dress trend, reviving the look way back in … Continued
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer The supermodels, Gigi, and Bella Hadid sisters were born to a Palestinian-American father, and both have spoken of their roots in the Arab World. They were the best choice for the Arabian Nights-themed Marc Jacobs show that took place in the New York Fashion Week. The models walked … Continued
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