UGBAD ABDI, 19
Born in Somalia, but raised
in a Kenyan refugee camp,
Ugbad Abdi has stormed global
catwalks wearing the hijab,
inspiring a roll call of creatives
to expand their design dictionaries,
while presenting an expansive
image of Muslim women.
Which aspect of modelling
makes you feel super?
“Walking down the runway
while wearing creations from
the geniuses of our time is
when I feel super. Especially
when I get to see my little
siblings loving it!”
This page: shirt, £715. Jeans,
£685. Both Bottega Veneta.
Leather loafers, £130, GH Bass.
Opposite: wool blazer body,
£1,550. Cotton dicky, £130.
Jeans, £450. Leather belt, £250.
All Michael Kors Collection.
Velour hat, from £460, Faeth
Millinery. Hoop earrings, £25,
Image Gang. Silk scarf, tied
around wrist, £165, Herm•s03-20-WELL-McLellan_1858086.indd 252 09/01/2020 11:59