Nora Attal Honors Moroccan Roots In 'New Wave', Lensed By Emma Summerton For Vogue Arabia December 2017

Model Nora Attal covers the December 2017 issue of Vogue Arabia, styled by Patrick Mackie in 'New Wave'. The Moroccan-Brittish Attal honors her Arabian roots, wearing traditional ceremonial headpieces in images by Emma Summerton. / Hair by Luke Chamberlain; makeup by Ralph Siciliano

While Vogue Arabia is her first solo Vogue cover, the Arab model was featured on her first British Vogue cover alongside Edie Campbell, Kate Moss, Stella Tennant, and Jean Campbell for the September issue earlier this year.

“In December, we celebrate fashion’s rising stars. After walking for Versace, Chanel, Fendi, and JW Anderson, @noraattal is the new Arab model taking the world by storm,” Vogue Arabia wrote on Instagram.

Vogue Arabia’s editor in chief, Manuel Arnaut, said: “Ever since I first saw Nora Attal on the runway, I knew she was perfect for Vogue Arabia. Not only does she have the most gorgeous features (including glorious eyebrows), her charisma and focus make her unique. Chat with her and you will find her cool, contemporary, and a great ambassador of the Arab world, who is still extremely connected to her culture.”

Attal, 18, grew up in London, but connects to her parents’ Moroccan roots through regular visits to the country.

“I picked up the language and can understand it, but my Arabic is quite broken. But because I visit so often, I feel connected to the culture. I often talk to my Moroccan friends,” she told Vogue Arabia. She still adores her North African homeland, with Tangier and Larache her favorite places. “I would recommend going to the Old Medina in Tangier and to the markets there. It’s beautiful, very traditionally Moroccan-looking.”

Attal says that she's taking a gap year to focus on her modeling career before returning to study a criminology and psychology degree in London. The model was first cast at age 14 in the JW Anderson Spring/Summer 2014 campaign.