A Tunisian model has been signed as the first ever Muslim face of Lancôme.

She’s been making waves across catwalks in the fashion capitals of the world, and now model Hanaa Ben Abdesslem is part of a beauty legacy that channels her regional connection.

Hanaa, who made her modelling debut with Vivienne Westwood in 2010, has since walked for the big names including Jean Paul Gaultier, Giambattista Valli, Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta.

The 22-year-old appeared in French, Italian and German Vogue as well as the covers of Intermission and V.  

She studied engineering in Tunisia before moving to modeling, she is proud to be part of the Muslim culture and she really enjoys cooking traditional Tunisian dishes. She is hell-bent on changing perceptions of the modeling industry at home.