Image: Powerhouse Museum This article was written in response to the “Why cover your head when you expose your body?” by Shahful Shaffiq. Today I read an article shared over 20,000 times on social media that shamed Muslim women for not wearing the hijab correctly. To me, this highlighted that thousands of…
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“It doesn’t matter if it is DKNY, the bag itself is beautiful.” The comment sprung on me like an ambush of sorts, with the fragile veiling of a back-handed compliment. I’d rather buy a beautiful vintage street bag from Sunday Bazaar than an ugly one from Valentino, I silently responded…
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With Ramadan less than a month away, the Spanish fashion chain Mango is launching a Ramadan collection on June 8th. Check out a preview of some of the maxi dresses from Mango here. Last year, DKNY launched a Ramadan collection styled by Middle Eastern fashion personalities Yalda Golsharifi and Tamara al…
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Kendall Jenner was spotted in Los Angeles wearing a dress (tunic) over her pants. Bustle called it “her latest bold style trend” adding it to “her resumé of style pioneering.” (Edit: Bustle changed the article and its title after this piece was posted; the original was Kendall Jenner Wears a Dress Over…
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A co-production of The Greene Space’s Muslim/American series and University of the Arts London’s Faith & Fashion series, Muslim/American: Fashion featured a distinguished set of panelists discussing the creativity and controversies that characterize Muslim fashion in America today. Moderated by Artscom Centenary Professor of Cultural Studies Reina Lewis, the panel consisted of Founder…
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It’s Saturday mid-afternoon and while we write about our game plan for this Spring and Summer, we sip our new season concoction drink[Iced, unsweetened, lemon and turmeric water] and hear the energy of the rain outside that killed our first trip to the farmer’s market, but it’s all good!…
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The American modest apparel community has a new sweetheart brand gaining quick recognition for its quality blend of design concept and garment construction. California based Avow Apparel is about liberation–the liberty to be who you are at all stages of your journey in life through the declaration of clothing. To…
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When I think about what I wore in high school, I cringe. One outfit in particular comes to mind. Picture this: a short black halter dress with a ruffled skirt, topped with a cropped denim jacket and jeans underneath. Oh, we’re not done yet. Can’t forget the pink, stretchy sequined…
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I know what you all must be thinking. Ew, no, those are so ugly, my mom literally wore those a million years ago and thought they were totally cool. Well, guess what — like most interestingly old “ugly”trends, this one is back and it’s hot! Real talk: I totally understand…
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Last year Amal Abuelhija launched Amelena Designs in New Jersey, a store that presents modern fashion trends through modest clothing items. She spoke with M Sadeel Allam about her venture. M. Sadeel Allam: Tell us about yourself and your background. Amal Abuelhija: I am originally from Palestine and I moved…
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