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Tommy Hilfiger launches its first hijab

US designer brand Tommy Hilfiger, which is owned by PVH Corp., has unveiled its first hijab, as part of the brand’s ongoing philosophy of inclusion and diversity. The hijab, crafted from fine jacquard fabric with a slight sheen of lurex yarn, has been designed to allow “maximum breathability, comfort and elegance,” explained the brand, and has...

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Decathlon makes U-turn following hijab controversy in France

Athletic brand Decathlon has given up launching its sports hijab in France, after the product caused so much controversy the company received a “wave of insults” and “unprecedented threats”. Already sold in Morocco, the hijab designed to increase “comfort” when practising sports was scheduled to hit French stores next month. However, French...

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'Hijabs beautiful' Indonesians tell New York Fashion Week

The hijab and abaya dazzled center stage on the New York runway Thursday as up-and-coming Indonesian designers kicked off an increasingly diverse fashion week, hoping to change prejudices in the West. "We're not oppressed and we just want to show the world that we still can be beautiful, stylish with our hijab on," said designer Dian Pelangi,...

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In Pictures: Nike's debut performance Hijab

London - Nike has taken another step in ensuring its sportswear apparel is suitable for all with the unveiling its debut performance Hijab: The Nike Pro Hijab. Designed with the needs of female Muslim athletes in mind, the Nike Pro Hijab took over a year to develop and was tested by several leading athletes, such as figures skater Zahra Lari and...

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IMG signs first hijab-wearing model

London - The fashion industry appears to be moving towards a more inclusive platform as diversity is a top priority for brands and businesses. While there is much groundbreaking work to be done, yesterday's announcement that IMG confirmed it is representing its first hijab-wearing model, is a tiny shift in the right direction. Halima Aden, from...

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Anniesa Hasibuan's hijab collection proves divisive

An Indonesian Muslim designer has drawn global attention with a collection featuring hijabs combined with glittering gowns and flowing tunics, defying conservative critics in her homeland who say the outfits are not modest enough. When Anniesa Hasibuan showcased her collection at last month's New York Fashion Week, it was the first time the...

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Veil aims to offer the future of modest sportswear

London - The demand for modest clothing, items specifically designed to cover a woman’s modesty whilst remaining stylish and on trend, continues to grow. Over the past few years, several Western mass-marker retailers such as Mango, DKNY and Uniqlo have acknowledged the needs of their Middle Eastern and muslim clientele and responded with...

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H&M features hijab-wearing model in new campaign

London - Muslim women are a core consumer group for both high street and luxury retailers, however they rarely are featured in editorials, campaigns or on the catwalk. Swedish high street giant H&M is challenging our notion of seeing Muslim women as fashionable entities with its new campaign, Close the Loop, which promotes sustainable fashion...

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Uniqlo teams up with Hana Tajima for Modest Wear collection

Japanese fashion label Uniqlo has teamed up with UK-born fashion designer and blogger Hana Tajima to launch a special modest wear collection. As part of Uniqlo's Lifewear concept, the new collaborative collection has been specially designed for women who value comfortable and casual wear. According to the label, the inaugural collection, named...