September 16, 201311 yr 01.25.12 / The Makeup Hanaa in LancômeHanaa may be a long way from her native Tunisia, but she still takes orders from her mom. “Ever since I cut my hair, my mother says, ‘You have to wear earrings! Or you will look like a boy! She hates my short hair, but I think it looks modern.” Carine Roitfeld is Team Hanaa—she orchestrated the now 22-year-old’s very first shoot, a striking portrait of the model in heavy kohl liner set against a wall with her name handwritten in Arabic…for Vogue Paris. Naturally, the fashion and beauty cognoscenti sat up and took notice. Hanaa’s just embarked on a multi-year partnership with Lancôme, and her eyes light up when she talks about her favorite products: “I like the Hypnôse mascara. And now I use Visionnaire; when I started with it I had some discoloration from the sun, and it’s really helped with that. My skin, it’s more, how you say, even,” she says, in a thick French accent. “Also the blush, I like the new La Roseraie—the little bit of shimmer is nice in the night, when I go out. And I love the orange lipstick—it’s not orange orange because it’s sheer. It makes me feel good...and it makes my lips look bigger!"Hanaa Ben Abdesslem (IMG) is wearing Color Design Limited Edition Spring 2012 Eye Palette in Rose Romance, Le Crayon Khol eyeliner in Black Ebony, Hypnôse mascara in Deep Black, La Roseraie Illuminating Smooth Powder (on cheeks), and Le French Touch Absolu Nu lipstick in Cotton Candy. Photos and makeup by ITG. Hair by Roz for Bumble and bumble.Source: intothegloss.com
September 22, 201311 yr Elle Italy August 2013 Cover HQ HANAA BEN ABDESSLEM EDITORIAL SUMMERTIME ELLE ITALY AUGUST 2013 PH DAVID BURTON HQs http://www.theempressofdress.com AMAZING!
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December 2, 201311 yr Hanaa and her agent Sophie, 2009 Hanaa ben Abdesslem - February 3rd, 2012 - Interview Author’s Note: Before writing this article I felt that many people have unfounded opinions on people from the Arab world especially concerning religion and women. Hailing from Tunisia a rather liberal North African country, Hanaa’s story is not so much about the emanicipation of women, but about following the dream of runway fashion in an unlikely place. I first visited Tunis in 2005 during a stopover on my Mediterranean cruise where I was captivated by the narrow streets of Souk El Attarine and La Goulette’s white-washed houses. Fast-forward to the year 2011 and Tunisia once again captures my imagination with the overthrow of President Ben Ali during the Jasmine Revolution. In a country most popular to North Americans as the country where the Star Wars films were shot, out-of-the-world beauty and engineering student turned supermodel Hanaa ben Abdesslem, cosmetic giant Lancôme’s first Muslim signee is once again capturing the imagination of the world as one of the Arab Spring’s first victories.February 3, 2012 Photo: Into the Gloss for LancômeWords: Peter Quincy NgHello Hanaa! How is everything in your busy little world? Where are you right now? Everything is fabulous! Today I am in Paris but tomorrow in Spain.Last year was a pretty big from you being ranked on #9 models.com’s top 50 models among a prestigious contract with cosmetics giant Lancôme. What can we expect from Hanaa in the near future? I hope many new and exciting things are to come and yet to be revealed!Well I think your presence in the fashion industry shows how much closer the world has come. With fashion embracing international stars like Liu Wen or Nyasha Matonhodze, how do you hope to change Western perceptions of beauty and its negative perception of people from the Arab world? I don’t think the Western world has a negative perception of the people of the Arab world in the fashion or modeling industry. I believe that (in) the Arab world it is still a new and unknown market for them and now they are finally exploring its potential.When you were younger you often felt too tall and skinny to be attractive. Entering the fashion world at a relatively older age, how have you learned to embrace who your beauty and who you are growing and up and through your experiences in the fashion industry? From my experience so far, I learned that beauty even though it might fit a certain criteria to one group or culture, it has many dimensions. However, the fashion world gave me a sense of confidence in my looks which I am grateful for. At the end of the day, beauty is the eyes of the beholder. While there have been a number of fashion talents from the region such Alber Elbaz, Elisa Sednaoui, Eric Guillemain and fellow Tunisian Azzedine Alaïa, what makes you special besides your looks and personality is that you are a Muslim female. The press frequently refers to you as two things: Muslim and being the first-ever Tunisian high fashion model. First of all what do those things mean to you and knowing that people will judge you greatly on those two qualities, what does responsibility as a Tunisian woman mean with regards to that?I feel I have the responsibility in giving a good example to others who will follow. For the younger generation in my country, who dream of pursuing the same profession on an international level. I recently registered at the ministry of employment in my country “modeling” and up to then it wasn’t officially a recognized profession. Now it is and young girls and boys today can register if they choose it to be their profession and the government will recognize it.Despite Tunisia being a relatively liberal and open country, you frequently mentioned that Tunisia is quite ignorant about the fashion industry. How exactly did you discover fashion growing up in a “traditional” Tunisian household in the city of Nabeul? Was it difficult to get a copy of a fashion magazine or follow up on the latest trends in fashion?It was very difficult. Fashion magazines were rare and often brought back from Europe through relatives or friends and passed around. Later there was the television. For me, it was a source of discovery and information of the fashion world.Your brother, a comedian and entertainer was the one who motivated you to become a model. While your brother is an entertainer himself, it probably wasn’t as socially acceptable for you to jump into the world of fashion. Tell us a little about your brother and what misconceptions people have about fashion in Tunisia?My brother always encouraged me and would take photos of me in different poses. He always told me how photogenic I am and was a great support. The misconception in my country and probably in many others is that modeling cannot be considered a profession but rather (as) a hobby and therefore no one really takes it seriously. They cannot imagine the difficulties and struggles one encounters before reaching success. If you don’t take modeling seriously then it cannot take you seriously and that goes for every profession.Before modeling however you were studying civil engineering. Everyone knows the modeling industry is a tough one. Tell us about your experiences in school and were there any hesitations about abandoning engineering for the fashion world?Once I was given the opportunity to pursue a modeling career, I didn’t hesitate at all. I knew that I had to give it my all and focus. Civil engineering is a family profession and I inherited the assumption that I would become a civil engineer but my dream was modeling.Alcohol, nudity and tobacco are off-limits to you. Is it something difficult to communicate considering how open the Western society and fashion world are on those two things?I don’t feel it’s difficult and it is a question of expressing your convictions. People are very respectful even if they sometimes don’t understand. The Jasmine Revolution signified an uncertain yet exciting time for much of the Arab world. I’m truly touched how after Paris Fashion Week you flew to the Tunisian/Libya border after the revolution to help out those displaced by the conflict. What was it like going from something so prestigious one day and the next day as a humble Tunisian helping out those in need?It keeps you grounded that for sure! I feel very lucky in the opportunity I was given to pursue my dream and I want to give something back because I feel it is my responsibility to share with others. After my experience in Ras Jder, I started getting in touch with NGO’s in Tunisia because I wanted to get more involved. I met with the volunteers of “Esmaani” who were visiting and bringing a helping hand to the injured in hospitals after the revolution. I am now the spokeswoman for this NGO “Esmaani” in Tunisia and Esmaani is an Arabic word meaning “Hear me”.It’s also so inspiring to know that people like you exist in this world. Anyway we’ve had a lot of serious questions but I also heard you like couscous. What’s the best way of serving it?I love cooking couscous and I have been told, I am really good at it as well! I mostly like preparing it with chicken but either with meat or fish is just as delicious.Tell us something funny or interesting about Tunisia and Nabeul that we should know about.One thing I discovered in my travels is that sea urchins are a delicacy and very expensive abroad. However, in my hometown, you would be sitting on the beach and young boys would be carrying baskets of sea urchins walking along the beach. You wave to one of these young boys and he would lay the basket next to you, open one after another, squeeze lemon on top and hand it to you to eat and have as many as you want for only pennies!Star Wars was filmed in the Tunisian desert. Do you have a favorite Star Wars character? Of course (Princess) Leia! You’re always carrying your i-pod around. Do you have any current favorites at the moment?“We Found Love” by Rihanna.Final question, if Hanaa could have any superpower what would it be and why?It would be the power of travelling through time and space. I blink and find myself in New York, then blink again and be in Paris. It would sure save me the trouble of traveling!Let’s hope we get working on that time machine soon. Thank you so much, it’s been such an honor. Hanaa is currently the spokesperson for Tunisian NGO Esmâani and is signed to IMG Models (London, Milan, New York, Paris).
December 16, 201311 yr "Game Of Amazones" for Vogue Netherlands January 2014Photographer: IshiStylist: Marije Goekoop at House Of OrangeHair: Jean-Luc Amarin at Airport AgencyMake-up: Tatsu Yamanaka at Marie-France ThavonekhamModel: Hanaa Ben AbdesslemSource: Visual Optimism (visualoptimism.blogspot.com)
September 6, 201410 yr Author Hanaa Ben Abdesslem brings street chic for GRAZIA Russia fabfashionfix.com
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