Changing the Face of Fashion - Mariah Idrissi

When fashion can change a global conversation. TEDxTeen opening music by BlackDoe Mariah recently became the world's first Muslim model in hijab for H&M, earning her worldwide attention. She has appeared on CNN, BBC News, ITV, CNN and NBC, and been featured in the New York Times, The Telegraph, The Daily Mail, Evening Standard and the Khaleej Times.


Mariah Idrissi

Mariah recently became the world's first Muslim model in hijab for H&M, earning her worldwide attention.

She has appeared on CNN, BBC News, ITV, CNN and NBC, and been featured in the New York Times, The Telegraph, The Daily Mail, Evening Standard and the Khaleej Times.

She has been interviewed by BBC5 Live, BBC Asian Network, BBC1, as well as other radio stations worldwide, to discuss the issues around Muslims appearing in Western fashion.

Mariah has continued to cause a stir in the fashion world, breaking the “Western ideals” of fashion. With appearances in Harper’s Bazaar, Dazed and Grazia, she has helped to change the modern perception of beauty.

Mariah is not just concerned with making a name for herself in fashion. She wishes to inspire women all over the world with her message of equality.

2016 LondonValerie Grant