The American model of Kenyasco-Somali origin Khalim Aden returned to the Fashion Industry after a long break. This reports this Page Six.
The mannequin has become the first girl who starred for sports magazine Sports Illustrated Swimsuit in Muslim bathing suit Burkini and Hijab. The celebrity told that despite success in the model business, she often felt the pressure from others and could not relax during photo shoots. So, in November 2020, Aden left the model business.
However, at the moment, the girl plans to return to the industry. “I wanted to return to perform the work I love, with brands that share my basic values. For me it was important that I would resume my career on my own conditions, and I am very grateful for the opportunity to do everything in my own way.” – She shared.
Aden began to cooperate with the project Vita Coco, which supports community for the cultivation of coconuts in the Philippines and Sri Lanka. In addition, the model has become a face brand of clothing modanisa. “I became very attentive to who I work with and what goals I support,” the heroine explained the material.
The mannequin stressed that it is proud of being the first Muslim woman who was able to build a career in the model business. She noted that the industry will have to do a great job in terms of diversity and inclusiveness.
“Don’t think that you must merge with the crowd. Be proud of who you are and from where you come from. Everyone is born to stand out, and we all have to take into account each other’s differences,” the girl concluded.
In November 2020, Khalim Aden completed the model career due to religious views. She explained that “lost herself” while working with major publications. For example, it was frustrated that most of the stylists were unpervently related to the hijab and constantly tried to cover it on the set.