Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Muslim Style Revolution?

By Johny Gogolac


Each women wishes for a unique style, which mirrors the woman's personality. And thinking of style for Islamic females the primary thing that arrives to mind is the Muslim hijab. The hijab in Arabic refers to a 'cover' or 'barrier'. The Muslim hijab is essentially a headscarf covering the head and the neck. Whether you wear the hijab to make a political statement, out of religious belief or just for fashion, they can make you gaze quite gorgeous and elegant. They come in a number of styles and colours that make it all the more difficult to choose one that suits you the best.

A brief internet search highlights articles on a number of Islamic fashion festivals and displays and quite a few websites selling Muslim clothing and bringing style tips., which took place in Jakarta.

Muslim girl generally wear designer labels underneath their outer clothing and increasingly they want to wear funky outerwear as well. Devout need not mean drab. Fashion designers are waking up to this need for funky Muslim apparel, and specialised stores, websites and model exhibits are springing up across the UK.

European style labels are beginning to embrace Muslim model. In June 2009 at The Saks Fifth Avenue Riyadh and Jeddah model show held at the George V hotel in Paris, top European model labels including John Galliano and Blumarine showcased patterns wearing couture abayas.

This has led them to consider the idea of producing designer abayas, will this mark the beginning of a new fashion trend for both Muslim and non Muslim woman?

The designers and outlet stores seem suddenly to have woken up to the fact that Muslim ladies are as interested in fashion as any other ladies, and while a cynic may put this down to the recognition of a very lucrative and as yet virtually uptapped market, a larger availability of trendy Muslim garments must surely be good for Muslim lady everywhere.

It can be that Muslim lady themselves, but well versed in the nuances and requirements of their religion, will be best equipped to introduce traditional garments to the world of high style.




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