BIBI ABDULK ADIR
Swathed in silk, sequins and velvet, the Somali model is ready for party season in our fashion story ‘Belles of the ball’ (page 238). Abdulkadir first featured in Bazaar last November and shot her debut cover for our May issue.
Your woman of the year ‘Serena Williams, for standing for women’s rights in everything she does.’
A woman who has inspired you ‘Waris Dirie, through her work for the Desert Flower Foundation, an organisation that campaigns against female genital mutilation. Alongside that, she is a Somali woman who stands as a great role model for Somali girls like myself.’
A woman you call to have fun with ‘My best friend Shirley. We always have a good time.’
A woman you would like to meet ‘Again I’d say Waris Dirie, for being an exceptional superstar role model.’