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Fashion leads consumers’ spending in Islamic countries

New York - Muslims spent fashion at 270 billion dollars in 2017, according to the Global Islamic Economy Report 2018/19 estimates. Muslim spend on clothing is forecast to reach 361 billion dollars by 2023. The Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC) has just published the results of the report titled ‘An Inclusive Ethical Economy’. This...

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Indonesian-Muslim fashion seeks broader appeal at TFW

Loose-fitting "modest wear" combines with monotone sporty minimalism in the unconventional motifs of Rani Hatta's Muslim-influenced collection. Eschewing the hijab, her female models cover their hair with a baseball-like cap worn over a tight hood and stylish big turtle-neck collar. The up-and-coming Indonesian designer is working to prove that...

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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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Calls for French women's minister to quit over veil 'slavery' row

France's women's rights minister faces growing criticism on Thursday, including calls on social media to resign, after comparing women who wear the Muslim headscarf and veil to "negroes who supported slavery". An online petition that collected nearly 18,000 signatures within hours urged Prime Minister Manuel Valls to punish Laurence Rossignol,...

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French minister compares veiled women to 'negroes who supported slavery'

A French government minister on Wednesday compared women who wear the veil to "negroes who supported slavery" amid a backlash against the growing trend for Muslim-orientated fashion. Families minister Laurence Rossignol, sparked outrage on social media with her comment which came after former fashion mogul Pierre Berge lashed out at designers...

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The demand for Muslim-fashion continues to grow

Although Middle Eastern designers such as Salma Khan, Walid Attalah and Barjis Chohan have long catered to the fashion needs of the Muslim woman, more and more Western retailers are beginning to realise the potential of tapping into the 'modest' fashion segment. Last year saw the likes of Hermes, DKNY, and Dorothy Perkins launch special...

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Fashion and religion: 'jilboob' divides Indonesia

While some women simply see it as a fashion statement and a way to accentuate their feminity, others object to it and want to ban it. The controversy is about tight clothing that according to some, does not go with wearing a headscarf, called jilbab or hijab. Thus, the 'jilboob' trend, a combination of the words jilbab and boob, currently...

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Muslim fashion resonates with Westerners

Muslim fashion is one of the fastest growing markets and is reportedly worth an annual $96bn. British fashion pales in comparison, which is valued at £21bn, and designers are looking to embrace the Muslim customer by catering to a more conservative look. Muslim designer Barjis Chohan, a protege of Dame Vivienne Westwood, stated Muslim fashion is...

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No Muslim fashion parades

The Paris suburb of Montreuil-sous-Bois banned two fashion shows last week featuring veiled Muslim women. Two fashion shows were closed because they could possibly disrupt public order. The shows, in which items such as the hijab and the burqa would have received a great deal of attention, were closed to men. Officials were worried that the...