First Ever Islamic Fashion Show Inspires
Islamic fashion doesn’t come up much in the West, and we don’t usually realize that there’s true style and boatloads of fashion sense that goes into wearing hijab. And yet, there’s never been an exhibition in the Middle East to show off all the amazing fabrics and styles that constantly emerge from the Islamic fashion world.
Until now! The very first Islamic fashion show wrapped up in Turkey, spanning four fashion-filled days, October 1st through the 4th.
The Hurriyet sez: “During this fair, the trends of Islamic fashion for 2010 will be displayed. The participating firms and fashion designers have the chance to promote their new pieces at stands and through fashion shows. There will also be a competition, allowing designers and firms to participate with creations for 2010, such as scarves, veils and coats.
The fair expects to host 3,000 foreign professional visitors and 12,000 local visitors. Iran, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Libya, Morocco, Malaysia, Indonesia, the United States, France and Germany are among the participating countries.”
The fact that this is even happening is both inspirational and empowering. Even as a white, non-traditionally-spiritual, Western chick, I’m in love with the message this event is sending.
Also, I kinda love the idea of the Burqini.
Andandand! There’s another hijab-friendly fashion show on RIGHT NOW in the United Arab Emirates! Dubai Fashion Week (warning: audio) is in full swing all week. Hijabtrendz, the most fashionable and informational hijab fashion site I’ve seen, is all over this and is offering peeks of the offerings from different designers (this link is my favourite so far).
Closer to home, the lovely Nadia Malik from Hijabtrendz attended Chicago Fashion Week last week and kept a weather eye out for Muslim-friendly styles. The runway was packed with sleek, stylish, and sexy clothing that any woman wanting to wear hijab can totally rock.
Shows in India, Saudi Arabia, and smaller venues across the globe remind us that, while we focus on Paris and London, New York and LA, people everywhere should have a chance to embrace and show off their cultural fashions. These runway shows are a fantastic way to gain insight into other cultures and to pick up some style ideas to impart into our own wardrobes.
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Mary says: This is amazing and beautiful. Thanks for highlighting it. I’ve always loved those styles of clothing but never felt I could wear them b/c being white and American, I don’t want to look like I’m just appropriating someone else’s culture. I totally take inspiration from them, though.
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Hayden Tompkins says: That second to last dress looks almost like an Elie Saab(sp)! I love his dresses.
That’s one thing that many western people don’t know about middle eastern women, they are VERY stylish underneath their outer garments and take great care with their appearance.
P.S. Those burquinis are awesome!
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I thought they were supposed to cover arms and legs too? Or am I totally off base?
If so, then the fashion looks won’t work without pants or a long-sleeved T underneath
Nevertheless, what a great step forward
.-= FB @ FabulouslyBroke.com´s last blog ..Some of FB’s Wardrobe =-.
JakaMerriman says: @FB – Yeah, for it to be full hijab, the only things that can be showing are face and hands, so other garments would have to be worn, as well. However, the Hijabtrendz ladies picked up on these styles because they’re so incredibly flattering already and only require minimal additions to have them meet requirements. And believe me, women who wear hijab have TONS of hot tights and leggings (and amazingly thin and stylish tops) to supplement their wardrobes.
[...] Bonne Vie hit it out of the park this week, with a post on the power of the dollar figure & a post on the first ever Islamic fashion show. [...]
Hi I sumbled upon your webpage by mistake, I was surfing around Bing for New Designer Fashion when I came upon your webpage, I must say your website is very interesting I just love the layout, its amazing!. I’m strapped for time in this instance to completely browse your website but I have favorited it and also signed up for your RSS feeds. I will be back when I free up some time. Thank you for a great website.
This really is amazing and delightful. Thank you for highlighting it. I’ve always loved individual types of clothing. I shouldn’t seem like I’m just appropriating another person’s culture. I totally take inspiration from their store.
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[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Birdie, Jaka Merriman. Jaka Merriman said: New at Bonne Vie: First Ever Islamic Fashion Show Inspires http://bit.ly/18wgG0 [...]
This is amazing and beautiful. Thanks for highlighting it. I’ve always loved those styles of clothing but never felt I could wear them b/c being white and American, I don’t want to look like I’m just appropriating someone else’s culture. I totally take inspiration from them, though.
.-= Mary´s last blog ..Post Mortem: What’s wrong with this essay? =-.
That second to last dress looks almost like an Elie Saab(sp)! I love his dresses.
That’s one thing that many western people don’t know about middle eastern women, they are VERY stylish underneath their outer garments and take great care with their appearance.
P.S. Those burquinis are awesome!
.-= Hayden Tompkins ´s last blog ..How to Rock Your Life =-.
I love these photos!! What a fabulous idea.
I thought they were supposed to cover arms and legs too? Or am I totally off base?
If so, then the fashion looks won’t work without pants or a long-sleeved T underneath
Nevertheless, what a great step forward
.-= FB @ FabulouslyBroke.com´s last blog ..Some of FB’s Wardrobe =-.
@FB – Yeah, for it to be full hijab, the only things that can be showing are face and hands, so other garments would have to be worn, as well. However, the Hijabtrendz ladies picked up on these styles because they’re so incredibly flattering already and only require minimal additions to have them meet requirements. And believe me, women who wear hijab have TONS of hot tights and leggings (and amazingly thin and stylish tops) to supplement their wardrobes.
[...] Bonne Vie hit it out of the park this week, with a post on the power of the dollar figure & a post on the first ever Islamic fashion show. [...]
Hi I sumbled upon your webpage by mistake, I was surfing around Bing for New Designer Fashion when I came upon your webpage, I must say your website is very interesting I just love the layout, its amazing!. I’m strapped for time in this instance to completely browse your website but I have favorited it and also signed up for your RSS feeds. I will be back when I free up some time. Thank you for a great website.
This really is amazing and delightful. Thank you for highlighting it. I’ve always loved individual types of clothing. I shouldn’t seem like I’m just appropriating another person’s culture. I totally take inspiration from their store.
Jane Levington recently posted..Seraph Resort