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Islamic clothing is clothing that is interpreted as being in accordance with the teachings of Islam. Muslims wear a wide variety of clothing, which is influenced not only by religious considerations, but also by practical, cultural, social, and political factors. [ 1][ 2] In modern times, some Muslims have adopted clothing based on Western ...
Nine Parts of Desire: The Hidden World of Islamic Women (1994) is a non-fiction book by Australian journalist Geraldine Brooks, based on her experiences among Muslim women of the Middle East. It was an international bestseller, translated into 17 languages. The book deals with cultural and religious practices, describes positive as well as ...
Boys in Badakshan, Afghanistan, wearing kameez tunics, showing side seams left open below the waist. [ 1] Shalwar kameez[ 2][ 3] (also salwar kameez[ 4] and less commonly shalwar qameez) [ 5][ 6] is a traditional combination dress worn by men and women in South Asia, [ 4][ 7] and Central Asia. [ 8][ 9] Shalwars are trousers which are atypically ...
Jennifer Lopez tried something new with fashion at Schiaparelli’s spring/summer 2024 haute couture show in Paris. The megastar wore a stunning white coat adorned entirely with flower petals over ...
As more brands begin to cater to the needs of Muslim women who wish to dress modestly, one writer talks about why the shift is so important to her.
Iman (model) Iman Mohamed Abdulmajid ( Somali: Iimaan Maxamed Cabdulmajiid; born Zara Mohamed Abdulmajid, 25 July 1955 [ 2] ), known mononymously as Iman, is a Somali-American model and actress. A muse of the designers Gianni Versace, Thierry Mugler, Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, and Yves Saint Laurent, she is also noted for her philanthropic work.
e. Battoulah ( Persian: بطوله،بتوله, romanized : al-baṭṭūleh ), also called Gulf Burqah ( Arabic: البرقع الخليجي ), [ 1][ note 1] is a metallic-looking fashion mask traditionally worn in southern Iran [ 5][ 6] by Muslim [ 7][ 8] Arab women. The mask is mainly worn in the Persian Gulf region, including Bahrain ...
Moslema in style fashion show in Kuala Lumpur. Today the Islamic Fashion market is still in its early development stage; however, according to the numbers provided by the Global Islamic Economy Indicator [5] the dynamics will rapidly change: Muslim consumers spent an estimated $266bn on clothing in 2014, a number that is projected to grow up to $484bn by 2019.