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Leggings with dresses at Chanel’s Metiers D’art show

Leggings with dresses at Chanel’s Metiers D’art show

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The layering of dresses over leggings has long been a styling technique of women who prefer dressing modestly. It's an easy way to add coverage to dresses that are stylish but have shorter lengths. However, pairing dresses with leggings has not seen a stamp of approval from the mainstream fashion industry - that is, until Chanel presented its pre-fall 20201 Métiers D’Art collection on December 3. The virtually-streamed show spotlighted a range of classic Chanel looks, such as skirt-suit sets and textured coats and cloaks in the brand's distinctive monochrome palette. But beneath many of these dresses and skirts, was…
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8 Twitter reactions to Halima’s hijab confessions

8 Twitter reactions to Halima’s hijab confessions

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On November 24, 2020, Somali, hijab-wearing model Halima Aden revealed some of the regrets she had regarding her past modeling jobs. In a series of photos on Instagram Stories, she reposted images from past shoots and runways, stating that somewhere along the line, she stopped representing "true" hijab and began conforming to the expectations of the mainstream fashion industry. “If I continued down this path, I would’ve definitely lost my hijab completely,” she wrote, concluding that she was "bowing out gracefully" from the mainstream modeling scene. Muslim women across the globe took to Twitter to reveal their reactions to Halima's…
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Some tips on stylish layering techniques for the cooler months

Some tips on stylish layering techniques for the cooler months

Riza Abdullah
Layering is not just a style, it’s a skill. It’s a skill that modest-dressing women know all too well, and may even have been called unfashionable for it in the past. But that’s no longer the case —today, layering is an essential fall trend that hits the streets as soon as the autumn leaves start falling. /coach-ss21/ The perception of layering has indeed changed in the past few years: what was once a fashion mistake, is now a fashion trend. For modest women, layering has always been one of the options that could help them fulfill their modest requirements. No…
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PrettyLittleThing hires its first Black, Hijabi model

PrettyLittleThing hires its first Black, Hijabi model

Ayesha Rahman
PrettyLittleThing has introduced its first Black, hijabi, Muslim model to represent its new modest fashion line. The response on Twitter has been overwhelmingly positive, with users reposting the snapshots shared by model Billy Marsal. The UK-headquartered fast-fashion retailer loved for its affordable styles straight from catwalks and celebrity muses, launched its first modest fashion line last month, signifying a major step towards its commitment to inclusivity. Earlier this year, the brand also launched a dedicated website for its customers in the Middle East. London-based, 21-year-old Billy is reportedly the first plus sized hijabi model to represent the brand, and she…
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Modest fashion shouldn’t be an over-priced trend

Modest fashion shouldn’t be an over-priced trend

Riza Abdullah
We all know that modest fashion existed way before mainstream fashion brands created their versions of it. What came to some people as a trend has been practiced by women of faith for years, who have been creating modest outfits on a day to day basis, because it’s part of their lifestyle and religious beliefs. Layering and oversized clothing are just some of the styles that were championed by modest-dressing women with regular clothes available in retail stores. Now, they have to pay extra for that? Fashion is a business. Business means marketing a product to look like what the…
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Coach SS21 celebrates laid-back-luxe layering

Coach SS21 celebrates laid-back-luxe layering

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Since Stuart Vevers' takeover in 2013, Coach has re-emerged as an iconic American label for trend-conscious women who value practicality and a punch of personality. The brand's Spring 2021 campaign, titled "Coach Forever" presents a mixture of new, vintage and archival designs, and the nostalgic vibe is apparent throughout the collection, where light layering takes center stage. The creative director's vision of "practical optimism" was the guiding inspiration of the range, and these beautifully-crafted and expertly-styled designs embody creativity and idealism, symbolising a refreshing spring season when hopefully, global outlooks will have improved. Patterned dresses are paired with graphic T-shirts,…
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Minimalism x modest fashion — finding common ground

Minimalism x modest fashion — finding common ground

Riza Abdullah
The fashion industry is no doubt constantly growing and expanding. An industry that once only had two seasons now has new collections coming out every week. The increase in consumerism over the past few years has had a huge impact on this growth, and this has led to the birth of fast fashion. Fast fashion refers to the swift manufacturing of garments from the catwalk to retail stores at a very low cost. Fashion is a way of expressing one’s identity and creativity, however from the persepctive of retailers, it has always been about business. As the years have gone…
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This Latina sneakerhead’s style icon is… her dad!

This Latina sneakerhead’s style icon is… her dad!

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19-year-old San Diego resident Elizabeth Navarro (@LizbeLikee on Instagram) has an effortless, feminine-meets-practicality aesthetic that you'll be itching to emulate after scrolling through her stylish feed. Floaty floral dresses, denim jackets, oversized sweaters and playful skirts are combined with sporty socks and sneakers. Elizabeth discusses how the pandemic gave her time and space to experiment with fashion, and how to stay confident and secure with your personal style. She also talks about her surprising style icon, and the Chanel-esque set that's hanging in her wardrobe. 1. What attracts you to the idea of dressing modestly? Any personal turning point in…
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Get your modest fashion fix through your phone with this new app

Get your modest fashion fix through your phone with this new app

Amenah Alkhazraji
There is no denying the fact modest fashion is taking the fashion world by storm. From Ramadan collections by Tommy Hilfiger to Dolce and Gabbana’s abayas, modesty is more than just the season’s IT trend – it’s a multi-billion-dollar market. But while the attention from Western and global fashion houses and designers is a great move towards an increasingly diverse industry, more light and attention needs to be shed on the local modest fashion stores, which have been serving modest fashion for years. With headquarters in Saudi Arabia, Leem for instance, is a brand aimed at Arabian women who enjoy…
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What to expect from H&M’s collaboration with Arab designer Sandra Mansour

What to expect from H&M’s collaboration with Arab designer Sandra Mansour

Amenah Alkhazraji
From Moschino to Karl Lagerfeld, H&M is known for its annual collaborations with fashion’s most well-known designers. That being said, never has the brand joined forces with an Arabian designer — until this year. Last week, the retailer announced its collaboration with Lebanese designer Sandra Mansour, making this year’s partnership one to remember, especially for Arabs.  The collection, titled 'Fleur Du Soleil', is inspired by nature and elements — more specifically, sunflowers. The reason for that lies behind the flower's symbolism and connotation. "With the Fleur du Soleil collection, I want to talk to women around the world by sending…
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Label to love: LoveShackFancy

Label to love: LoveShackFancy

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If your personal style is sleek, minimal and sporty, a word of advice: skip to the next post. This is one for the women who like the idea of frolicking through a field of flowers wearing pastel dresses splattered with feminine patterns while chasing ponies, unicorns and a basket of other rainbow-hued daydreams.  "Cottagecore" is trending, according to a recent Teen Vogue story that stated: "Long prairie dresses, bucolic countryside scenes with clothing lines drying in the sunlight, puffy sleeves, sunglasses, and gingham: These are just a few of the aesthetic references that relate to cottagecore, which is quickly becoming…
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PrettyLittleThing opens dedicated Middle East website

PrettyLittleThing opens dedicated Middle East website

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PrettyLittleThing is a fast fashion e-commerce platform known for its in-demand ribbed crop tops, distressed denim shorts, lace bralettes and bodycon mini dresses. These styles may be trending, but they offer minimal coverage, and are of little use for consumers of modest fashion. So, it may first sound perplexing that PrettyLittleThing has just launched PrettyLittleThing.me - a dedicated website for its shoppers in the Middle East, where modest fashion is the norm, and even ingrained in some national dress codes. But, a hallmark of the modest fashion movement is in the creativity and out-of-the-box styling utilized by women who embrace…
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Bucket hats: an unlikely micro trend for modest fashion fans

Bucket hats: an unlikely micro trend for modest fashion fans

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One of the most surprising accessory trends to infiltrate the fashion scene, bucket hats are in vogue, and have found an unlikely ally in hijabi influencers. Offering coverage, shade from the sun and major style points, they’re a micro trend of the androgynous athleisure mode of dressing that has been gaining traction among millennials over the past few seasons. Athletic brands like New Balance and Adidas, and luxury labels such as Fendi and Gucci, have all created bucket hats in their latest collections, and e-commerce platforms such as ASOS have a wide variety of options. Attracted to this now-stylish head…
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Shop chic, demure swimwear from this luxury Colombian label

Shop chic, demure swimwear from this luxury Colombian label

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Some women wear bikinis, and some wear burkinis. Others seek styles in between these two “extremes”. One-pieces on the market do offer some closure, but often have high-neck cutouts, plunging necklines and ultra-low backs – for women who seek swimming that offers some coverage on the top, but is still stylish and statement-making, shopping can be frustrating. If you find yourself in this middle-ground space when it comes to swimwear, you may find solace in the swimwear collections not from religious or sport brands, but from up-and-coming Colombian designer Maygel Coronel, whose designs are so demure and on-trend, that they…
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