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Nadia AboulhosnLebanese-American plus-size model, fashion blogger and designer
Date of Birth: 13.09.1988
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Early Life and Background
- Blogging and Body Positivity
- Nadia Aboulhosn, the Model
- Design Collaborations
- Nadia Aboulhosn, the Advocate
- Real and Relatable
- Authenticity and Body Acceptance
- Nadia Aboulhosn's Influences and Collaborations
- Media Appearances
Nadia Aboulhosn: The Lebanese-American Plus-Size Model and Fashion Icon
Early Life and Background
Nadia Aboulhosn was born on September 13, 1988, in Orlando, Florida, to a Lebanese father and an American mother. At the age of 22, she moved to Harlem, New York, where her career blossomed.
Blogging and Body Positivity
Nadia started blogging in 2010 as a hobby. She has since turned it into her profession, sharing fashion-focused articles with a body-positive message. She also earns income through brand collaborations and sponsored promotions.
Nadia Aboulhosn, the Model
Modeling BreakthroughsNadia's first modeling opportunity came with a photoshoot for the "Curvy Girls" section of Seventeen magazine. She subsequently won a modeling competition for American Apparel, solidifying her status as a plus-size model.
Design Collaborations
Aboulhosn collaborated with Addition Elle on a lingerie line, which led to her designing her own clothing collection. She created a capsule collection for "Fall 2015" that debuted at New York Fashion Week. Her designs, ranging from size 12 to 24, were described as "minimalist, edgy, and wearable."
Nadia also partnered with Love & Legend for another clothing line, which was sold exclusively at Lord & Taylor. Additionally, she became the face of boohoo.com, releasing a well-received collection with the retailer.
Nadia Aboulhosn, the Advocate
Promoting Diversity in FashionNadia believes in using her modeling career to bridge the gap between "straight-size" and "plus-size" models. She emphasizes the importance of redefining industry standards to embrace all body types.
Real and Relatable
Aboulhosn showcases her personal style through street fashion, embracing diverse outfits such as lace tops, sheer skirts, plunging necklines, and skinny jeans. She also embraces self-deprecating humor and shares her unfiltered reality on social media.
Authenticity and Body Acceptance
Nadia posts photos of herself eating fast food, applying nose strips, and bleaching her facial hair, demonstrating her authenticity and the importance of accepting one's body.
Nadia Aboulhosn's Influences and Collaborations
Inspirations and PartnershipsNadia draws inspiration from icons like Angelina Jolie and Oprah. Her favorite plus-size brands include Nasty Gal, ASOS, BooHoo, Missguided, and Adidas.
Media Appearances
Aboulhosn has appeared in magazines such as Vogue Italia, Complex Magazine, Refinery29, Seventeen Magazine, Teen Vogue, American Apparel, and BuzzFeed, showcasing her unique style and body-positive message.
