Gigi Hadid has taken several big steps in her modeling career over the past couple of years. But this time, the big step she’s undertaking holds a very personal sentiment.
The model covers Vogue Arabia‘s very first issue as she celebrates her Palestinian roots while posing in a jewel-embroidered headscarf.
She continued, thanking those involved in helping with making the cover. “Thank you @deenathe1st for your vision and for having me on this cover… by the incredible @inezandvinoodh – so much love.”
ICYMI, Gigi Hadid is the daughter of Yolanda Hadid and Palestinian real estate developer and mogul Mohamed Hadid. Gigi’s discussed her background in past interviews and on social media.
For example, in 2015, she shared photos of henna tattoos on her hands and stopped any critics it their footsteps.
Last year, she also told Gulf News about being Arab and visiting the Middle East.
“I love it here and I love going to places that remind me of my dad’s side of the family,” she told the publication. “I especially love it when you meet other Arabs. There’s such a sense of family regardless of whether you are blood related or not anywhere in the world. When someone comes up to me and they tell me, ‘I’m Palestinian’ and we make a connection, it’s beautiful.”
Congratulations are due to Vogue Arabia and Gigi Hadid on such a stunning first cover.
