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From Paris to Bandung, Indonesian Most Wear Designer Anggiasari Mawardi Is One to Watch

Mar 31, 2017 by admin

Bandung. Indonesian fashion designer Anggiasari Mawardi presented her debut solo fashion show in Peta Park, Bandung on Thursday (23/03). “I’m from Bandung, and that’s why I’ve always wanted to present my first solo fashion show in my hometown,” Anggiasari said, when interviewed just before the fashion show. The designer was interested in fashion since her …

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A Fashionable Entry to Policy?

Mar 31, 2017 by admin

This week marks the launch of Asia Islamic Fashion Week, a first-of-its-kind trade show in Kuala Lumpur to showcase fashion featuring “cutting-edge style that is in line with Islamic values.” The women who wear such clothing have traditionally not identified it as “Islamic”, but simply as modest. The fact that the organisers of the Malaysian …

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First-Ever Muslim Modeling Agency Advocating for Modest Beauty and Fashion

Mar 30, 2017 by admin

Since 2004, Nailah Lymus has been designing clothing and accessories to fulfill her passion for fashion. After showing her work at 2014’s New York City Fashion Week and getting her name out there in various other ways, Lymus decided to take it a step further. With the mission to combine modesty with her fashion and …

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Education Ministry Clears Mist on Hijab, Dreadlocks in Malawi Schools

Mar 29, 2017 by admin

The Ministry of Education has refuted reports there is an order for  schools to start registering children with dreadlocks and to allow female students to wear hijabs in Malawian schools. News has been viral that the Ministry gave a nod to the calls to allow the wearing of hijab by Muslim students and dreadlocks by …

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Russian Fashion Brand Firdaws Combines Glamour and Modesty

Mar 29, 2017 by admin

In the entrance way of Petroff Palace – a stately architectural gem located in the heart of Moscow that once served as a resting place for czars and noblemen – a sumptuously dressed crowd flutters about the majestic expanse sipping on berry-tinted, non-alcoholic refreshments, a courtesy to Muslim guests. In the adjoining halls, chairs neatly …

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Why Wearing a Hijab Should Be No One’s Decision But My Own

Mar 28, 2017 by admin

In celebration of Muslim Women’s Day on March 27, Teen Vogue is highlighting the real stories of Muslim women. In this op-ed, Mariam Ansar talks about the problem with the recent European Union court ruling that employers can ban hijabs in the workplace. “C’mon.” My friend nudges my knee with hers as we sit, hijab-less, …

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Nike Hijab for Muslim Athletes Welcomed

Mar 27, 2017 by admin

American sportswear gi­ant Nike’s decision to launch a hijab for Mus­lim women athletes has stirred mixed feel­ings but was welcomed by sports­women from conservative Arab societies where female athletes feel constrained in their pursuit of sports without the veil. “It is really good that finally there is a hijab made for the Mus­lim women in …

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Students Grapple with the Hijab in the Age of Trump

Mar 26, 2017 by admin

Students gathered in Huntsman Hall on Thursday to dissect Islamophobia and its impact on women. “Islamophobia is not the irrational fear of Muslims,” College freshman Mona Hagmagid said. “The reason I say this is because an irrational fear of Muslims assumes that Islamophobia is something that is not thought out, something that isn’t informed, something that’s based …

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Purple Impression: A Fair Trade, Modest Fashion Brand Disrupting The Industry

Aug 18, 2016 by admin

One thousand people. Enough to pack a good sized sports arena. That is how many people died when the Rana Plaza garment factory in Bangladesh collapsed, and while some point the damning finger at the deplorable working conditions in developing countries, if you dig deeper, you realize the real culprit is “fast fashion.” Fast fashion …

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Modest Fashion With Style Was A Revealation: Aliyan Khan

Aug 15, 2016 by admin

WHEN IT COMES to fashion, we are all over it – covering shows from Milan to Mumbai and the exploits of Messrs Dolce and/or Gabbana along with the second most famous Beckham and the less musically gifted (we assume), but infinitely more stylish McCartney. So it was with some surprise when we were contacted by …

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Unveiling The Hijab: A Socio-Historical Overview

Aug 8, 2016 by admin

Hijab has been a topic of much debate and political controversy both within and outside the Muslim world. In Islamic countries where a Shariah (Islamic) Law is enforced, women are required to follow a strict dress code. There are also many countries where millions of Muslims live and women are not obliged to follow the …

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Fashionista Muslims Gather At Istanbul Modest Fashion Show

May 18, 2016 by admin

Istanbul:-  Recently, Istanbul witnessed some thing which was unthinkable some twenty years ago. Fashion designers from across the globe attended a modest Muslim fashion show in the town where the models showed Islamic dresses only. Tureky`s growing conservative elites participated in the show. The models appeared on the stage while covered from head to toe. …

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Muslim Lifestyle Expo In London Highlights Largely Untapped Market

Apr 8, 2016 by admin

Global brands are waking up to the massive opportunities of the worldwide Muslim market but many still misunderstand or ignore the potential of a burgeoning sector that is young, highly educated and collectively has enormous spending power. The world’s 1.6 billion Muslims constitute a largely untapped commercial market, the Muslim Lifestyle Expo conference in London …

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Muslim Spending On Apparel Reaches Dh895bn Globally In 2015

Mar 24, 2016 by admin

Muslims spent an estimated $244 billion (Dh895.5 billion) in 2015 on apparel globally, according to a new report published by Salaam Gateway, the Global Islamic Economy Gateway. The report identified over 1,000 OIC-based manufacturers of apparel, 146 key modest fashion brands, and 85 e-commerce retailers. Modest fashion represents a key sub-segment of Muslim spending on …

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How Western Brands Wrong The Concept Of Muslim Fashion

Mar 19, 2016 by admin

The fashion world cheered when Western brands like Dolce & Gabbana and Uniqlo launched hijab collections to cater for Muslim audiences. So why do an increasing number of hijabi fashionistas and designers feel more alienated than ever? Hulya Aslan, 29, always had a thing for fashion and nice clothes since her childhood. Her love of …

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Uniqlo Launches First Range Of Hijabs In The UK

Mar 16, 2016 by admin

Uniqlo is launching a line of hijab head scarves and tunics in the UK for the first time. The hijabs are Uniqlo’s second collaborative line with Hana Tajima, a British designer, but it is the first time they will available on the UK high street. The collection launches March 18, the same day as the …

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Hijabi Woman Works At White House

Mar 12, 2016 by admin

Washington : She calls herself “the hijabi,” a reference to her headscarf that she wraps elegantly around her head while conducting her duty as an advisor to U.S. President Barack Obama’s Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes, Al Arabiya News reported. Rumana Ahmed is a young woman full of energy, and the most senior Muslim …

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Demystifying The Difference Between The Burka, Niqab, Hijab, Other Islamic Headwear

Mar 11, 2016 by admin

The word Hijab has gained popularity in the international media lately.  It seems to symbolize the Muslim women covering their heads. However, it is not just one form of  Islamic headwear Muslim women use to cover their heads. There are some other Islamic headwear coverings as well being used by Muslim women all over the …

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Hana Tajima, A Muslim Model Speaks Up

Mar 3, 2016 by admin

When Uniqlo launched its first modest wear line, a collaboration with designer Hana Tajima, it made news for being among the first high street brands to feature hijabs and kebayas, a style of tunic worn in Southeast Asia. The line was only sold in Southeast Asia as part of Uniqlo’s initiative to connect with customers …

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When Religion Fuels Entrepreneurial Spirit: A Case Study

Feb 20, 2016 by admin

Nafisa Bakkar is a 23-year old Muslim woman living in London. Like millions of people her age, Nafisa has huge interest in fashion. But she struggles to find modest clothes that suit her needs. Or rather, she struggled. She is the co-founder of Amaliah, a fashion platform that ‘makes shopping for a modest wardrobe’ easier.  A …

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Japanese Brand Uniqlo Offers Muslim-Wear

Feb 19, 2016 by admin

International designers have finally started reaching out to Muslim audiences. After Dolce and Gabbana showcased their line of abayas, and DKNY, Mango released their “Ramadan collection,” the latest retail brand to join the bandwagon is Uniqlo. Offering a new line of clothing based on “modest fashion,”  the Japanese clothing company is targeting Muslim women in …

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Muslims Divided Over The Latest Hijab Fashion Trends

Feb 19, 2016 by admin

London Fashion Week is known for showcasing the best of couture and this season will undoubtedly be no different. But there will be one surprise addition to fashion’s 2016/17 offerings – hijabs. The headscarf that some Muslim women choose to wear over their heads has officially hit the mainstream. Last month, Dolce & Gabanna became the …

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Islamic-Inspired Fashion Turns Heads In Southeast Asia

Feb 17, 2016 by admin

With Islam being the largest religion in Southeast Asia, Islamic-inspired fashion runway shows in Dubai, Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur now offer an elegant, quirky, fun or sophisticated way for today’s Muslim woman in the region to express herself through fashion. Zalora, an online retailer in Southeast Asia, created the “Zalia” collection of modest yet trendy …

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Muslim Fashion Blogger Mixes Modesty With Style

Jan 30, 2016 by admin

While pursuing an undergraduate degree in journalism and a minor in Middle Eastern studies, Hassanah El-Yacoubi considered fashion a hobby during her time at George Mason University. She launched her blog, known then as PFH: Perfect For Hijabis, with the goal of providing Muslim women with tips on how to incorporate the hijab into modern …

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