Hanaa Ben Abdesslem
| Hanaa Ben Abdesslem | |
|---|---|
| Born |
October 18, 1990 Nabeul, Tunisia |
| Nationality | Tunisian |
| Occupation | Model |
| Known for | First Muslim spokesmodel for Lancôme |
|
Modeling information | |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1] |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Manager |
IMG Models NEXT Model Management |
Hanaa Ben Abdesslem (born October 18, 1990) is a Tunisian model. She has worked with such designers as Jean Paul Gautier, Vivienne Westwood, Chanel, Oscar de la Renta, and Anna Sui. She is the first Arab model to be featured in the Pirelli calendar [2] as well as the first Muslim spokesmodel for the French perfume and cosmetic house Lancôme.[3]
Career
Ben Abdesslem was a contestant on Mission Fashion 2 in 2007, the Lebanese version of Project Runway ; She placed second.[3] She was studying engineering before deciding to become a model.[4] In 2010, she signed with IMG modeling agency.[2] She got her runway debut in London with Vivienne Westwood in 2010; She walked for Givenchy in the same year.[5]
In 2011, she walked for such brands as Chanel, Thierry Mugler, Giambattista Valli, Ralph Lauren, Anna Sui, Oscar de la Renta, Giambattista Valli, Jean Paul Gaultier, Narciso Rodriguez, and Hermès.[5]
Lancôme signed Ben Abdesslem in 2012, making her the first Muslim spokesperson for the brand.[3][4][5]
She has posed for Vogue Paris, Italy, Netherlands, Thailand, Spain,[2] and Germany. Ben Abdesslem has also been featured in W, Dazed and Confused, V, and the Russian magazine Interview.[5]
Haute couture brand Ralph & Russo chose Ben Abdesslem to close their 2014-15 Autumn/Winter collection.[6]
Philanthropy
Ben Abdesslem has been the spokesperson for the NGO Esmaani, since July 2011, which focuses on giving emotional and psychological support to people in hospitals in poverty-stricken areas.[4] She has also been involved with the NGO Youth Empowerment development association (YEDA): their focus is to inspire and support Tunisian youth.[2]
References
- ↑
- 1 2 3 4 Nwokolo, Arinze. "An exclusive interview with Hanaa Ben Abdesslem, the 1st Arab Model to feature in the Pirelli Calendar". Zen Magazine Africa. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
- 1 2 3 Rawi, Maysa. "'I plan to change misconceptions': Tunisian model is first ever Muslim face of Lancome". Daily Mail. DMG Media. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
- 1 2 3 Pietrostefani, Arianna. "Focus on Models: Hanaa Ben Abdesslem". Vogue Italia. Vogue Italia. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 "Hanaa Ben Abdesslem". New York Times Fashion. Arthur Ochs Sulzberger, Jr. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
- ↑ Milligan, Lauren. "Here Comes The Couture Bride". Vogue. Condé Nast Publications. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
External links
- Hanaa Ben Abdesslem at Models.com
- Hanaa Ben Abdesslem at the Fashion Model Directory