, which brought some light to the industry during trying times.
Here, the 23-year-old model, activist, and influencer reflects with POPSUGAR on the past several months and highlights all the silver linings she can see. Halima's been learning how to fine-tune her technology skills , and while she recognizes how far the fashion industry's come, she has a few ideas as to how we can continue to ensure diverse representation in the future.: The thing that gets me most excited is that brands are pushing bigger messages.
"Brands are not checking a box; rather, they are seeing value in utilizing models for campaigns who their customers can relate to.": Being a model in 2020 is so encouraging as we are seeing such diversity. We are seeing the Maye Musks, Ashley Grahams, Winnie Harlows — such gorgeous and powerful women who are all combating age-old stereotypes of what beauty looks like. We are seeing that this isn't a trend . . . these women are here to stay.
PS: What are the craziest beauty or fashion looks you've had to pull off at home during the pandemic?