Waled Atwa, Egyptian-American model, joined us in the So.Gay studio for our latest studio session. Waled is represented by New Icon in New York. In just a year of modeling, Waled has hit the ground running in the industry by making his NYFW debut in the recent John Varvatos SS25 show as well as collaborating with notable brands like Jack Sivan, Vita Coco, and Maya Hogan. His unique perspective as a Middle Eastern and Muslim individual fuels his passion for representation and empowerment in the fashion world.
Beyond modeling, Waled is also established in the realms of streaming and digital media sales. With a vision to create space for underrepresented voices, he is dedicated to advocating for Middle Eastern and queer models, striving to inspire and uplift the next generation within the fashion industry.
Check out all of So.Gay’s photos with Waled Atwa below. You can follow Waled on Instagram here.







