Anwar Hadid, Adut Akech star in Valentino ad

Anwar Hadid and Adut Akech star in new Valentino ad. (Supplied)
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Updated 04 February 2020
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Anwar Hadid, Adut Akech star in Valentino ad

DUBAI: Part- Palestinian model and musician Anwar Hadid, the youngest brother of the supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid, is the new face of Italian luxury label Maison Valentino’s latest fragrance collection, “Born in Rome.” 

Starring alongside Hadid is South Sudanese-Australian model Adut Akech.

The pair headed to Rome to, as the brand explained, “discover the atmosphere and elements that inspired the ‘Born in Rome’ fragrances.”

The men’s perfume, “Born in Roma Uomo," is a flanker to 2014’s Valentino Uomo. It is a classic woody scent and is rounded with salt, a blend of violet leaves, sage, ginger and smoked vetiver.

Meanwhile, the women’s fragrance, “Born in Roma Donna," is a floral with a woody twist.

In the campaign video the label shared on Instagram, Hadid and Akech mingled with guests over tea and Lebanese-Australian model and influencer Jessica Kahawaty was also spotted on screen.


Arab models share festive red looks for holiday season

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Arab models share festive red looks for holiday season

  • Bella Hadid and others post images on social media
  • Stars promote their labels and fashion collaborations

DUBAI: Several Arab models, including Bella Hadid, Imaan Hammam and Shania Shaik, have been sharing holiday-themed looks on social media, many featuring red tones.

US Dutch Palestinian supermodel Hadid has been promoting holiday gift sets from her fragrance brand Orebella. In one image shared on Instagram, she wears a red off-the-shoulder top paired with denim jeans, accessorized with red boots and red-tinted glasses.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Bella (@bellahadid)

Her holiday sets include the brand’s skin perfume collection, and a travel-size duo featuring Salted Muse and Nightcap.

Nightcap, launched in August, is reportedly a homage to Hadid’s favorite horse from her childhood. The fragrance has been characterized as warm and spicy, with notes of ginger, cardamom and vanilla.

Salted Muse features top notes of sea salt, pink pepper and carbon dioxide extract, followed by heart notes of olive tree accord, fig and lavender. Its base notes include cedarwood, sandalwood and amber.

Bella’s sister, Gigi Hadid, also released a winter collection for her clothing brand Guest in Residence, featuring sweaters, beanies, scarves and socks in seasonal colors.

Meanwhile, Hammam, a Dutch Moroccan Egyptian model, appeared in red as part of a festive campaign for Estee Lauder, a label she has worked with on multiple occasions.

The model shared images from the campaign on Instagram, showing her posing in a red gown alongside Karlie Kloss and Paulina Porizkova, set against oversized holiday decorations and baubles.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Imaan Hammam (@imaanhammam)

Hammam was announced as a global ambassador for the US cosmetics company in 2023.

She spoke about the appointment in a recent interview with Estee Lauder: “This is the most amazing opportunity to represent and empower girls around the world.

“As a Moroccan-Egyptian woman, I am incredibly honored to take on this role with such a long-standing brand that promotes diversity and women’s empowerment in the beauty space.”

Shaik, an Australia-born model of Saudi, Pakistani and Lithuanian descent, also shared festive content with her followers. In one Instagram post captioned “Holiday party season,” she wears a sparkly maroon halter-neck dress with a plunging neckline.

The post took the form of a “get-ready-with-me” carousel, offering a glimpse of the beauty products she used ahead of a holiday event.