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: 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: NICHOLAS HAUTMAN Are wedding bells in Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid’s future? Fans sure think so after dissecting the lyrics of the singer’s new album, Nobody Is Listening, which was released on Friday, January 15. Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik’s Relationship Timeline In the song “When Love’s Around,” Malik, 28, sings, “But I need you … Continued
SOURCE: HELLO MAGAZINE BY: CHLOE BEST Gigi Hadid has returned to New York with her boyfriend Zayn Malik as the couple prepare to welcome their baby in September. The couple, who have been isolating at Gigi’s mum Yolanda Hadid’s beautiful ranch for the past few months, have the perfect place to raise their baby – the model’s £3.09million ($4million) … Continued
SOURCE: SPECTATOR BY: ROBERT JACKMAN When catwalk queen Gigi Hadid shared photos of her newly renovated New York apartment online it caused something of a stir. Armchair critics compared the busy and brave decor – the result of a $5.8m refurbishment – to a student hostel, as photos of the apartment spread across Twitter. But … Continued
The loved-up couple is currently expecting their first baby. SOURCE: HARPER’S BAZAAR BY: AMY MACKELDEN Gigi Hadid is joining forces with British Vogue to auction off one of her outfits for charity. The Way We Wore auction will raise funds for the NAACP and National Health Service Charities Together. Other models taking part in the auction include Helena Christensen, Joan Smalls, … Continued
SOURCE: GEO NEWS Gigi Hadid is hailed as the ultimate queen of the world of fashion as she catapulted to fame and glory with her sheer talent, undying beauty and endless charm within no time. And the one thing that the supermodel is appreciated for, far and wide, is her all-natural look even when setting … 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
SOURCE: PEOPLE.COM BY: NATALIE STONE Gigi Hadid and Tyler Cameron don’t appear to be hitting the snooze button on their rumored romance. The supermodel, 24, and Bachelorette runner-up, 26, were photographed driving around New York City together on Thursday night, weeks after the pair publicly began spending time together. In the new photos, obtained by The Blast, Hadid is at the wheel … Continued
SOURCE: REFINERY 29 BY: SAMANTHA SASSO By the time summer finally rolls around, most of us call our colourists to make one request: more highlights, please. Apparently, Gigi Hadiddoes the same. The 24-year-old supermodel had the internet talking not long after arriving at this week’s CFDA Fashion Awards in New York. While most fans and haters alike … Continued
SOURCE: THE DAILY DOT BY: MIKAEL THALEN The Twitter account of supermodel Gigi Hadid appeared to be hacked Friday after a series of racist and antisemitic remarks appeared on her profile. Those tweets, which began appearing shortly after 11pm EST, included frequent use of the N-word as well as references to Nazi Germany. “Hitler did nothing wrong,” … Continued
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