Fashion

ISTANBUL — Halima Aden, the first supermodel to wear a hijab and pose in a burkini, has ripped up her lucrative contracts in an industry she feels lacks “basic human respect” and entered the world of modest fashion design instead. For the Somali-American who was born in a refugee camp in Kenya, it was a matter …

There is a common misconception that Africa does not have anything substantial to offer to the world. However, that has proved to be wrong in countless different ways. One of them is the modest fashion industry. Recently, we got a chance to communicate with an amazing modest fashion designer from Nigeria. She has earned a …

Muslim trailblazer and former fashion model Halima Aden has been named Modanisa’s first-ever global brand ambassador. The world’s largest modest fashion retailer has signed an exclusive two-year agreement with Aden, who will lend her face, name, and creativity to Modanisa’s marketing efforts around the world, and also design two new collections. One of the most …

Abtaha Maqsood is Britain’s first hijab-wearing Muslim female to play international cricket and she wants other young British Muslim girls — who might be facing cultural and religious barriers — to take up cricket as a profession. Abtaha, whose parents are originally from Lahore, Pakistan, was born in Glasgow, Scotland, on June 11, 1999 — …

Historically, modest swimwear hasn’t been a shopping category spilling with tons of choice for those who are on the hunt for it. But with modest fashion a fast-growing movement (searches for the term up by 500% on Pinterest UK of late), and *proper* summer (hopefully?) upon us, it seems only right that modest swimsuits become mainstays in the swimwear sections …

In a surprise turn of events, Halima Aden, a famous US-Somali model returns to the fashion industry. Nearly a year ago, she had decided to quit the fashion world due to religious reasons. Writing to her 1.3 million Instagram followers, alongside a photo of herself posing with American designer Tommy Hilfiger, she said: “Shooting a …

Modanisa has enjoyed bumper sales during this year’s Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, with purchases up by 70% compared to the same period last year. The easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions by the British government at the start of the month-long fast for Muslims, which allowed people to meet outdoors, was a key driver in higher …

The e-commerce market is growing in the world. Investors are rushing to help online retailers sell larger items to consumers with the so-called “buy-now-pay-later” business model. The Muslim world is no exception to that. Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) business model is fast gaining traction in the Muslim world. Terms vary, but the space is very active. A …

The clothing sector recorded JD200 million ($282 mln) in losses, as 700 establishments in the clothing and textile sector in Jordan were closed and 1,600 workers were laid off, according to Jordan’s Textile and Readymade Clothes Syndicate President Munir Deyyeh. As a result of the ongoing COVID crisis and the ensuing lockdowns (especially those on …

The Turkish capital Ankara hosted a two-day hybrid fashion event introducing seven Indonesian brands, aimed at bringing the Turkish and Indonesian fashion industries closer. The fashion show, presenting selected Indonesian fashion brands in the heart of Turkey, was also attended by Turkey’s first lady, Emine Erdogan. She showed great interest in the various pieces created …

American model Halima Aden says she is quitting runway modeling as it compromises her religious beliefs. The 23-year-old has appeared on the cover of British Vogue, Vogue Arabia, and Allure. Writing on Instagram, she said the coronavirus pandemic had given her time to stop and think about what her values are as a Muslim woman. …

Muslim health care professionals need hospital-grade sterile hijabs in the midst of COVID-19 and beyond. The pandemic has forced these primary health care workers globally to perform their duties even when they do not have the essential personal protective equipment (PPE) available in sufficient quantities. The availability of hospital-grade hijabs would mean that they need …

The modest fashion movement has been catching up with the momentum for quite some time. We read stories about modest fashion brands springing up now and then. However, a modest swimwear brand for men had been unheard of so far. But, now, times have changed. It was the first time we heard about Zusaura, modest …

Modest fashion is not just a fad anymore which will go away as time goes by. It is a phenomenon to stay. Now, it has become mainstream fashion. Women from all religious, geographical, and social backgrounds are now adopting it in droves. The following article describes the feeling of a young Muslimah who strongly believes …

Hijab-wearing women rock. That is the title we saw for an article written by Ms. Remona Aly, a Muslim, for The Guardian. Now, Muslim girls and women not only in the UK but also in other minority Muslim countries such as the US, France, and Japan, are becoming vocal about what they wear and how …

Modest fashion is a hot topic these days. Everybody seems to be talking about it. Almost every week, we hear some new brands offering modest fashion clothes. Well, there is an upcoming modest fashion brand from the UK that seeks to satisfy the modest apparel needs of Gen-Z Muslim females aged 16-28. Modestwist, a modest …

Do Muslim doctors, nurses, and other health care workers need disposable headscarves to be used in operation theaters? In other words, is there any market for disposable sterile hijabs in hospitals? Well, a junior Muslim doctor in the UK thought so while training at the Royal Derby Hospital. She expressed her fears that there may …

Longer sleeves, higher necklines and looser fits are the clothing styles several women across cultural and religious backgrounds have opted to wear for years. But now, catering to those needs is a multi-billion dollar industry. According to one estimate, in 2016, the modest fashion industry raked in $250 billion. By 2022, according to The Washington Post, it’s slotted to …

By fusing Islamic culture with technology and an edgy modern aesthetic, progressive fashion entrepreneurs like Shazia Ijaz and Ayana Ife are tapping a hungry market Worldwide, a segment of middle-class millennial Muslim consumers, called Generation M, is growing fast. Expected to triple to 900 million consumers by 2030, according to Reuters, this cohort is driving …

Mumbai: A private school in Thane, Maharashtra has taken a decision to ban Muslim female students from wearing hijab citing security on the premises. This decision was resented by parents and they protested against the school management. Going into the details, Symbiosis Convent High School in Mumbra has recently issued a circular which mentions that …