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Ugbad Abdi

Ugbad Abdi is an American fashion model. Born in Somalia and raised in a Kenyan refugee camp and Des Moines, Iowa. She debuted as a Valentino haute couture model, then opened shows for Marc Jacobs and Michael Kors at New York Fashion Week. 

Fun Fact: She is the first model to walk shows for Fendi and Lanvin while wearing a hijab and has been wearing it since she was 14.

       

Image Courtesy: @iamugbad