Bella Hadid Advocates for Muslim Women Facing Discrimination and Promotes Hijab Representation

Supermodel Bella Hadid, of Palestinian-American descent, has actively used her platform to shed light on the discrimination faced by Muslim women who wear the hijab. In a series of impactful Instagram posts, she addressed her 49 million followers to emphasize the significance of the hijab and the struggles associated with it. One of her posts featured a vibrant image of seven Muslim women dressed in colorful attire, part of a Jacquemus campaign. Hadid commented, "While hijabs and head coverings are gaining visibility in fashion, we must remember the daily challenges, discrimination, and prejudice Muslim women endure because of their faith and choices. Each woman has the right to decide what to do with her body—no one else’s decision should influence that." She expressed concern about the increasing incorporation of hijabs into fashion, urging people to recognize the garment's origins and its importance to Muslim women. Hadid shared her personal observations of the discrimination faced by people of color and Muslims within the fashion industry, highlighting biases and prejudices, especially in Europe and America. Supporting Muslim representation, she posted a photograph taken by ...