Nour Arida, the only Arab Woman, in Audemars Piguet's 150th Anniversary Global Campaign Celebrating Trailblazing Women, Next to Serena Williams
Nour Arida, the only Arab Woman, in Audemars Piguet's 150th Anniversary Global Campaign Celebrating Trailblazing Women, Next to Serena Williams
In celebration of its 150th anniversary, luxury Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet unveils a campaign spotlighting a powerful collective of women who push boundaries and inspire excellence – including the American Lebanese model Nour Arida, who champions diversity.
Joining the likes of Serena Williams, Winnie Harlow, and Tamara Kalinic, Arida represents the voice of a new generation of Arab women making their mark on the global stage. 'I always try to push boundaries. I push further and further,' she shares. 'It's like being part of a real family, being part of the AP family.'
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