Taleedah Tamer facts for kids

Taleedah Tamer (Arabic: تليدة تمر) is a famous fashion model from Saudi Arabia. She made history by being the first Saudi model to walk on a special fashion runway in Paris. This kind of show is called a 'couture' runway, where designers show off their most unique and expensive clothes. Taleedah was also the first Saudi model to appear on the cover of a big international magazine.

Early Life and School

Taleedah Tamer was born and grew up in Jeddah, a city in the Makkah Region of Saudi Arabia. Her father, Ayman Tamer, is a Saudi businessman. He leads a company called Tamer Group, which works with medicines, healthcare, and beauty products. Her mother, Cristina Tamer, is from Italy. She used to be a dancer and a model for famous brands like Giorgio Armani and La Perla. When Taleedah was ten years old, she met the designer Antonio Grimaldi. She would later model for him.

Taleedah went to school at the British International School of Jeddah.

Her Modeling Career

Taleedah Tamer's first job as a model was for a jewelry company called Korloff. She also modeled for another brand named Rubaiyat.

In 2018, she was photographed by Stefania Paparelli. Her picture was on the cover of Harper's Bazaar Arabia magazine for July/August. This was a big moment because it made her the first Saudi woman to be on the cover of an international magazine. It also meant she was part of a global advertising campaign.

On July 2, 2018, Taleedah opened the 2018-2019 autumn/winter fashion show for Antonio Grimaldi. This show was in Paris. She wore a white pantsuit and a cape. This made her the first Saudi model to walk in Paris Couture Fashion Week. It was also the first time a Saudi model walked in a couture fashion show outside of Saudi Arabia. Taleedah also closed the show, wearing a silver gown with feathered wings.

About Her Life

Taleedah Tamer is a Muslim. She can speak three languages: English, Arabic, and Italian. She has a younger brother and sister. Her grandmother is Greek.

Taleedah plans to move to Milan, Italy. There, she wants to study marketing and keep working as a model.

Taleedah looks up to other famous people. These include models like Gisele Bündchen and Imaan Hammam, and also Ameera al-Taweel. She also sees her mother as a big inspiration. Taleedah understands that some people in Saudi Arabia might not agree with her modeling career. However, she hopes that she can help people see what it means to be a modern Saudi woman in a new way.