The Muslim model that took NYFW by storm was interviewed by Iman

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Halima Aden is the model that took the fashion world by storm. She strutted Kanye West’s show wearing a hijab, which had everyone talk about it.

She is also the first contestant of Miss USA to wear a hijab. Her debut on the runway was made during Kanye’s show, though.

As she made so many headlines, she is definitely here to stay. We are going to hear a lot from her.

Halima’s latest gig is a cover on a very popular magazine. Halima will be seen on the cover of the CR Fashion Book. Of course, she also gave an interview and the one who took it is none other than Iman.

Aden revealed she looks up to Iman, her personal hero. The two had a very important conversation about the way Muslims are seen in the United States. Halima also opened up about wearing hijabs and her goals in terms of career.

Regarding the Miss USA competition, Halima wanted to go there and represent her people. She hasn’t seen women wore hijabs in such occasions and she wanted to do it. She also wanted to meet young women and thought this would be a great opportunity.

Aden wants everyone to feel comfortable no matter how they look and what they wear.

Iman, who is a Somali herself, opened up about bring criticized for who she is. She has received critiques for many things in her life, starting from why she doesn’t wear a hijab, to why she married a White man. Iman was married with late David Bowie.

Halima has a message for everyone: stop criticizing and judging.