Arab Models Strutting Through Paris Fashion Week
Chanel, Zimmerman and more played host to a slew of the region's best models.
Mar 12, 2025
Arab models are making their presence felt at Paris Fashion Week, bringing elegance and edge to some of the world's biggest fashion houses. French-Saudi model Amira Al Zuhair was a vision in Zimmermann's Ready-to-Wear Collection, embodying the Australian brand's signature blend of femininity and mysticism.
Inspired by the cult film Picnic at Hanging Rock, the collection evoked an earthy romance, perfectly mirrored in Al Zuhair's burnt-orange ensemble. A fitted, sleeveless bodice gave way to a gathered, flowing skirt that exuded ethereal elegance. With ruching that billowed as she moved, she evoked a Grecian statue in motion, complemented by strappy brown sandals and asymmetrical gold chandelier earrings. Loose waves and natural makeup added to the mythical, regal air Zimmermann is known for.
But Al Zuhair wasn't the only Arab model making an impression. British-Moroccan model Nora Attal and French-Algerian model Loli Bahia both took to the Chanel runway, wearing the house's Fall Collection—coquette charm meets classic Chanel structure. Tweed, ribbons, and bows were reimagined with signature Parisian finesse, as Attal and Bahia carried the collection's delicate, romantic energy with ease.
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