Malika Louback

Malika Louback-Mohamed is a Djiboutian-French fashion model and engineer. She is the first Djiboutian woman to feature on the cover of Vogue France.

Family and engineering education Malika Louback comes from Djibouti. She has two sisters. Her first name means "queen" in Arabic, and her surname means "lioness", in Afar language, one of the languages of Djibouti. Her father works as an engineer. She came to Lyon in 2013, and spent six years there for her studies. She then stayed to model in Paris. Her two sisters also live in France. She reached out to IMG Models via their website as soon as she had completed her third degree.

In the spring/summer 2020 season Louback walked in shows for Jil Sander in Milan, Yves Saint Laurent in Paris, Chanel and Hermès.

In 2021, Louback became "the face" of fashion house Loro Piana.

Louback is also the face of Italian luxury label Loro Piana.

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