Muslim women wear Abaya as a symbol and sign of protection and modesty. It is usually black long maxi dress that serves as cover for women from head to toe. Recently, this traditional dress has witnessed evolutionary changes. Time has changed since Abaya has transformed into a fashion symbol vis-a-vis its cultural and religious purpose. Currently, Abayas come in variety of … [Read more...]
Abaya taking the Western Fashion World by storm
Abaya, a garment commonly used by the women of UAE and Arabian Gulf, is taking the western fashion world by storm. Designers such as Hermes, Aramis, Estée Lauder are the latest in-line of those to be inspired by Arabian inspiration and targeting Muslim markets. See Aramis - Calligraphy, or Christian Lacroix who have been integrating Arabic inspiration into the … [Read more...]