# Osama bin Laden's Niece to Model in GQ By Greg Ponesse | Published 2005-12-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osama-bin-ladens-niece-to-model References: [news.yahoo](http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20051224/en_nm/binladen_dc) Her uncle may be the world's most elusive fugitive, but Osama bin Laden's niece is about as conspicuous as she can be in a sexy photo shoot in the January edition of the [men's fashion magazine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/what-should-i-wear) GQ. Wafah Dufour is an aspiring New York-based musician who told the magazine that her family ties to the al Qaeda leader suspected of masterminding the September 11, 2001 attacks have prompted death threats and sent her into a bout of depression. As part of an effort to distance herself from her massive Saudi family, Dufour appears in a [sultry GQ photo spread](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mwcurated), reclining on satin sheets wrapped in feathers in one picture and posing in a bubble bath wearing nothing but jewelry in a second. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Celebrity Controversy:** Brands can leverage controversial figures to generate publicity and spark conversations. - **Personal Branding:** Individuals can use their unique identities, even if controversial, to build a personal brand and attract attention. - **Public Image Management:** Public figures and celebrities need to carefully manage their public image to handle potential controversies and threats. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can collaborate with controversial figures to create edgy and attention-grabbing campaigns. - **Media and Entertainment:** Media companies can capitalize on controversial personalities to increase viewership and engagement. - **Security and Threat Management:** Security firms can offer services to protect public figures from threats and manage potential risks to their reputation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intergenerational Fashion Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gapstudios-fw25.md) - [Model Fragrance Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowerbomb.md) - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md) - [Mock Social Good Fashion Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-models-own.md) - [Trendy Songstress-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nadine-coyle.md) - [Branded Wedding-Themed Gifting Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-grandma-ugg.md) - [Versatile Apparel-Lingerie Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boobwear-brand-nuudii.md) - [Rapper-Inspired Playable Game Characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/call-of-duty-season-5.md) - [Modest Influencer-Backed Gymwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leana-deeb.md)