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Meet rising modest model Balqees Momodu

Zainab Husain

Balqees Momodu (@ballymomodu) is on a mission to make a name for herself as a modest, hijab-wearing model in the fashion industry. In an exclusive interview with modestish, the aspiring Nigerian model, who is signed to Astria Models, talks about what inspired her to take on the modest lifestyle and what one trend she will never try (hint: you can guess this one!) 1.What attracts you to the idea of dressing modestly? Any personal turning point in your life that inspired you to embark on a more modest lifestyle? Firstly, it is the decree of the Almighty. Secondly, Do you…

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This British-Bengali modest fashion brand debuted at LFW

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If you were perusing the home page of Vogue Italia’s website last week, you probably spotted an image of a hijabi model decked out in vibrant hues of orange and blue. The photograph shows a cutting-edge coat design by Hena Begum, a Bengali-British modest fashion designer, whose brand, Modestly, was featured in Graduate Fashion Foundation’s Digital Designer Profile at London Fashion Week last month. After a whirlwind week of showcasing at LFW and basking in the success of her incredible accomplishment, Hena spoke to modestish about her innovative weaving techniques, how Islamic architecture influences her latest collection, why the industry…

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A hijabi reflects on Halima Aden’s recent hijab statements

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The words modesty and hijab have two different meanings. Traditionally, hijab refers to a head covering commonly worn by Muslim women, which many believe to be apart of modesty in their religion. Modesty covers a much wider spectrum and includes, but is not limited to individuals who wear a hijab. Recently, Somali model, Halima Aden revealed her realization of where she had come to in her career, and announced that she was stepping away from the mainstream fashion industry. This candid revelation through social media of how she lost her “true" hijab as she grew in her career as a…

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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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Meet model and co-founder of Redefining Concepts, Aminah Ali

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Aminah Ali is a trailblazer with a mission to de-stigmatise modesty and cultivate a community of support and tolerance among millennial creatives. The 22-year-old Muslim model and fashion graduate at the University of The Arts, uses what could’ve been a barrier to her pursuing her fashion career, to drive her ambitions. “I wouldn’t be where I am if it wasn’t for my hijab,” she says. Negativity faced from her community, and being the only Muslim girl wearing a headscarf in her course, fuels her desires to break religious stereotypes within the fashion industry, and make a change. Who else can…

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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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