1. Hijabista - nickname in Britain for trendy young Muslim women
2. Hijab - headscarf worn by Muslim women; comes from the Arabic word for veil. Covers hair, ears, and neck
3. Al-Amira - two piece veil consisting of a tight-fitting cap and a tube-like scarf
4. Shayla - long, rectangular scarf popular in the Arab Gulf. Wrapped around head and fixed at shoulders
5. Khimar - long veil that hangs to just above waist, covering head, neck, and shoulders, but leaving the face clear
6. Chador - full body cloak, usually accompanied by smaller headscarf underneath. Worn in Iran
7. Niqab - facial veil that leaves eye area clear. Worn with accompanying headscarf
8. Burqa - most concealing veil; covers entire face and body, with a mesh screen to see through
9. Abaya - meaning "cloak". Loose overgarment; often worn with niqab. Traditionally black and covers all but hands, feet, and face
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Just a Few Styles...
- The Spanish Style: worn like a bandanna and tied at the back of the head, leaving neck exposed
- The Turkish Style: uses a square scarf that is tied under the chin and wrapped around the neck. Scarf is usually made of a shiny and/or printed material
- The Egyptian Style: layers multiple colorful scarves
- The Gulf/Khaleeji Style: long, black scarves, often with beading or embroidery on the sides
- The Turkish Style: uses a square scarf that is tied under the chin and wrapped around the neck. Scarf is usually made of a shiny and/or printed material
- The Egyptian Style: layers multiple colorful scarves
- The Gulf/Khaleeji Style: long, black scarves, often with beading or embroidery on the sides
Some Hijabi Fashion Blogs
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| 1. ( http://www.hijabstyle.co.uk) |
- Hijab Style - The UK's first style guide for Muslim Women - this blog was started by Jana Kossiabati in 2007. ( http://www.hijabstyle.co.uk)
2. At the British Parliament (http://www.hijabshigh.com/) - Hijabs High - International Street Style From Fabulous Hijabistas - every day,this blog features a picture of a fashionable Muslim woman's street style. (http://www.hijabshigh.com/)
3. ( http://hijabistyle.blogspot.com/) - Hijabi Style - "A blog devoted to hijab fashion, styles, design ideas, shopping advice, and life as a beautiful Muslima." ( http://hijabistyle.blogspot.com/)
4. Styling Tutorial (http://fashioningfaith.blogspot.com) - Fashioning Faith - "Modesty has its own style. Within Islam's mandate for modesty, the styles are endless." ( http://fashioningfaith.blogspot.com)
5. Designs by Reham Farouq (http://thehijablog.wordpress.com/) - The Hijabblog - "Muslim girl with a passion for veiled fashion!" - started by Imaan, a young Norwegian Muslim in summer 2008. Her favorite hijab style is the Spanish style, which goes on like a bandanna and ties at the back of the head. ( http://thehijablog.wordpress.com/)
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Rabia, Jana, and Faisa: From the Computer to the Catwalk
Rabia Z. is a Dubai-based fashion designer who seeks to create clothing that strikes a balance between religion and modern fashion. She studied fashion at the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York and Esmod. She won the Emerging Designer Award with her debut collection at Dubai Fashion Week in 2007, and in 2010, she became the first Muslim woman to show her designs at Miami Fashion Week. Her latest, the Mukhawara Collection for Spring/Summer 2012, debuted in New York on November 16th and features prints, florals, and geometric patterns in bright colors. Rabia is considered to be an advocate for the modern Arab woman.
“When I first started wearing a hijab, there were no stylish hijabs, just as there was no stylish modest clothing. But I am happy to say that we have managed to change that.” - Rabia
Jana Kossiabati is the editor of Hijab Style, a UK style blog/guide for Muslim women. Saying that the Muslim fashion industry was lacking inspiration, she started her site to provide a style guide for other young women. She blogs about what's in style and posts videos on how to wear it.
"I started my own site to bring together elements of what Muslim women are looking for and to make mainstream fashion wearable and relevant to them...Young Muslims are increasingly looking for fashion that doesn't set them apart from the rest of society." - Jana
Faisa Ishmael is the founder of modest clothing line Sophia Jennah. She works to make her line affordable and diverse, as well as one that appeals to both Muslim and non-Muslim women.
"...I realised there was a huge gap in the market for contemporary Muslim women's clothing."
- Faisa
“When I first started wearing a hijab, there were no stylish hijabs, just as there was no stylish modest clothing. But I am happy to say that we have managed to change that.” - Rabia
Jana Kossiabati is the editor of Hijab Style, a UK style blog/guide for Muslim women. Saying that the Muslim fashion industry was lacking inspiration, she started her site to provide a style guide for other young women. She blogs about what's in style and posts videos on how to wear it.
"I started my own site to bring together elements of what Muslim women are looking for and to make mainstream fashion wearable and relevant to them...Young Muslims are increasingly looking for fashion that doesn't set them apart from the rest of society." - Jana
Faisa Ishmael is the founder of modest clothing line Sophia Jennah. She works to make her line affordable and diverse, as well as one that appeals to both Muslim and non-Muslim women.
"...I realised there was a huge gap in the market for contemporary Muslim women's clothing."
- Faisa
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