Halima Aden on Her Start in the Fashion Industry

“Go out and don’t be afraid to be the first.”

Model Halima Aden—face of “Contemporary Muslim Fashions”—talks about her upbringing, getting her start in the fashion industry, and issues of representation.

Learn more about “Contemporary Muslim Fashions”: deyoungmuseum.org/CMF

The pioneering exhibition is the first to explore the complex and diverse nature of Muslim fashions and modest dress, and how Muslim women have become arbiters of style within and beyond their communities. Catch “Contemporary Muslim Fashions” on view at the de Young through January 6, 2019.