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Meet Heba: the modest fashion muse from our Eid shoot

Meet Heba: the modest fashion muse from our Eid shoot

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Modest fashion — be it ethnic, traditional and cultural, or contemporary-cool, is the forte of Heba Qadeer (@Hebaqr on Instagram), a Pakistani fashion enthusiast who was born and raised in the UAE. "I work in digital marketing for a clothing brand and as the title clearly mentions, a lot of my time is spent online," Heba tells us. "This gives me lots of exposure to lots of different aesthetics and styles which in turn inspires my personal style! You can find me in super sleek formals during the day, going street chic in the evening and comfy as a fluff-ball…
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See our 2021 Eid Al Fitr campaign

See our 2021 Eid Al Fitr campaign

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In a creative collaboration with Tania’s Teahouse and UAE boutiques Sauce and Zayan The Label, modestish releases its Eid-themed campaign, which features delectable Ramadan edibles and equally-covetable wearables for Eid al-Fitr, the holiday that concludes the Islamic Holy month of Ramadan. Follow Dubai-based fashion influencer and marketing executive Heba Qadeer as she counts down to her final Iftar of the season, robed in luxe resort wear from Zayan The Label. The new-season dresses and kaftans with intricate sleeve detailing are further decorated with statement jewels from Sauce boutiques and Sauce Rocks. Evil eye beads sit atop sea-shell charms, while freshwater…
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The micro modest fashion Instagrammer you need to follow

The micro modest fashion Instagrammer you need to follow

Zainab Husain
If there's one social media account that depicts the ultimate, idyllic, Pinterest-worthy mood board for covetable modest fashion, it's that of Dutch-Moroccan Souhailla, who lives in The Netherlands and posts under the pseudonym @modest.archives on Instagram. Here, you'll find dreamy photography of frills, ruffles and feminine fashion layered over white blouses and accessorized with ladylike pearls, gold jewellery and vintage-style bags galore. In an exclusive interview with modestish, Souhailla tells us about her love for oversized clothing, how she developed her aesthetic, what her wardrobe staple is and how faith inspires her sartorial statements. What’s one trend you’ll be living…
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Modesty has a dual meaning, says this American-Pakistani

Modesty has a dual meaning, says this American-Pakistani

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"Modestly Speaking" is the social media moniker of fashion enthusiast Fatima Mukhtar, who aims to inspire women to feel confident in dressing modestly. Born and raised in the United States and currently living in Texas, Fatima is of Pakistani descent, and is not your typical Instagram fashion influencer. While she posts outfit images on social media, Fatima circles back to her physical blog, where she chronicles her travel experiences and style advice. Read more about Fatima's lifestyle, her favourite shopping destinations, her views on the wide-reaching potential of modest fashion and more: What inspired the name of your blog, Modestly…
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Celine Fathelbab on balancing comfort and glamour

Celine Fathelbab on balancing comfort and glamour

Amenah Alkhazraji
“Muslim, hijabi, model, full-time student and a rising influencer.” That’s how 20-year-old pre-med student Celine Fathelbab describes herself. With a mission to portray and demonstrate modest fashion to Muslim and non-Muslim women, the Egyptian-American stylist says that “you're allowed to be proud of [modesty] and not feel like you have to change yourself to fit a style, and that your choice for a career does not limit you and the other things you love.” Struggles with identity while wearing the hijab at a young age led Celine to the world of social media and modest fashion. “I felt like I…
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Acquire modesty internally first, advises this Jewish style blogger

Acquire modesty internally first, advises this Jewish style blogger

Zainab Husain
The Instagram feed of young faith-based fashion influencer Rebecca Wizman (@styledbyrebs) is filled with mirror selfies that feature the latest style trends put together with luxe, skin-covering layers. But modesty isn't just a sartorial statement for Rebecca, whose style is imbued with a sense of spiritualty, along with self-respect. Read about how her Orthodox Jewish background inspires the fashion blogger's aesthetic, and how the pandemic played a part in motivating her to expand her reach on social media and help others find a "roadmap" for modest fashion. Any guesses on her wardrobe staple? *Hint* — rhymes with "lazer". What attracts…
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Modest fashion bloggers imagine themselves at fashion week

Modest fashion bloggers imagine themselves at fashion week

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Every luxury fashion lover's dream styling challenge has gone viral on TikTok. Fashion influencers and content creators unable to travel to international fashion weeks (which largely took place digitally via websites and social media), have instead created makeshift front rows in the comfort of their homes, filming how they would look if they were physically at London, Milan, Paris or New York fashion week. Each video features multiple outfit changes, themed according to the designer's show that the blogger is imaging themselves at. The posts are immensely entertaining, and naturally, the social media trend has made its way to Instagram…
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Never Fully Dressed is a hit with the modest fashion crowd

Never Fully Dressed is a hit with the modest fashion crowd

Zainab Husain
It’s quite rare to come across a mainstream online fashion boutique that caters to modest clothing, but Never Fully Dressed is a brand that’s inclusive, ethical, and fun. It started with one store in 2009 in Essex, in the United Kingdom. Now, it's a booming international label with over 600,000 social media followers, and is stocked at major online retailers such as ASOS. With humble beginnings, the brand’s founder Lucy Alden started the clothing business from her parents’ attic and sold her designs at London markets. The homegrown business is now an immensely popular name in the online fashion world…
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This #modestfashion blogger bought zero clothes in 2020

This #modestfashion blogger bought zero clothes in 2020

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Yorkshire-born, Qatar-based modest fashion blogger Fadila Patel (@dilacovered on Instagram) has a penchant for bold photography and statement-making styling. Here, she discusses the impractical fashion trend that she'll never try, how the pandemic has made her re-think her relationship with fashion and consumption, and her vision for a fashion industry that's more inclusive: 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? My journey of dressing modestly started around my early teens, maybe for the wrong reasons though, I always dressed in…
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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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“People forget that there is also such a thing as modesty of the heart,” says Hispanic blogger Raquelle Duran

“People forget that there is also such a thing as modesty of the heart,” says Hispanic blogger Raquelle Duran

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27-year-old Racquelle Esmeralda Duran talks of winging motherhood, inner modesty and avoiding Crocs (shoes) like the plague. Duran lives in Riverside, California, where her daily outfits are comprised of midi-skirts and dresses in an array of geometric and floral patterns. Here are her thoughts about modesty, the fashion industry and social media: 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?  What attracts me so much towards dressing modestly, is the idea that I can be creative with it. I, along with…
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5 fashion bloggers wear summer’s must-have modest accessory: the silk scarf

5 fashion bloggers wear summer’s must-have modest accessory: the silk scarf

Nafeesa Zaman
Silk scarves are making a comeback this summer, and they are proving to be quite popular with modest fashion bloggers. Bright, enticing prints and rich hues of orange, blue, red and pink are dominating this season’s chic accessory. Since 1937, luxury fashion house Hermès has reportedly produced over two thousand silk scarves, which have been adored by celebrities and royalty alike. Now, they come at a more affordable price with high-street brands offering synthetic alternatives that still ooze luxury. The beautiful, silk scarf can be styled effortlessly as a headscarf where one can maintain modesty, while adding a pop of…
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“Almost all of my clothes are thrifted” says 19-year-old niqabi, Hafsah Penney

“Almost all of my clothes are thrifted” says 19-year-old niqabi, Hafsah Penney

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19-year-old Hafsah Penney has mixed Irish, Lebanese and Canadian heritage, and she is one half of the popular @radical_muzzies account on TikTok. On Instagram, she goes by the name @penneyyproud, where she posts cool street wear ensembles that combine oversized silhouettes with trending 90s icons and accessories. 1. Define what modesty means to you. To me modesty is covering my body for the sake of Allah first and foremost. With that I comes the feeling of protection; knowing that my body can never be sexualized. Additionally, it means that I can also dress the way I want and feel confident…
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The 90s silk scarf top is back in vogue, and bloggers are giving it a modest upgrade

The 90s silk scarf top is back in vogue, and bloggers are giving it a modest upgrade

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Long dresses and garments with lots of fabric come to mind when one thinks of modest fashion. Strappy, minuscule tops fashioned from handkerchiefs or silk scarves, do not. However, these seem to be trending in summer fashion, and modest fashion bloggers have been quick to re-fashion the style on their own, skin-covering terms. This triangular top crafted from scarves is reminiscent of 90s fashion — Jennifer Aniston famously wore one paired with a midriff-baring, low-rise maxi skirt on the red carpet, and Beyonce once wore a red bandana version with denim jeans for a performance. Taking a bandana or scarf,…
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Your definition of modesty will change as you grow older, says Palestinian fashion blogger Sarah Elnaffar

Your definition of modesty will change as you grow older, says Palestinian fashion blogger Sarah Elnaffar

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A student at York University in Toronto with a keen interest in fashion and photography, 21-year-old Sarah Elnaffar tells us how she would like to push the boundaries of modesty in mainstream fashion, and explains that definitions of modesty change as women grow older and go through different experiences. 1. Define what modesty means to you. To me, modesty is not only a way of dressing, but it’s also a way of behavior. Being modest doesn’t pertain to the clothes on your body but it’s a way of acting, in a polite, kind and humble manner.  Everyone has their own…
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