Another welcoming step towards diversity.

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It seems that more of these major platforms are seeing the importance of championing all races, shapes and beliefs and it looks like ASOS are expanding their message by hiring their first hijabi model.

 

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Already offering an impressive selection across their ASOS Curve range, the ecommerce site have enlisted London-based Hannah Syeedwho took to Twitter to announce her new role, writing:

“So guys I’m gonna be the first hijabi to model for ASOS.”

We are yet to hear the official confirmation from the online store, but we are looking forward to seeing more of Syeed.

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