Islamic fashion brand Aab has announced expansion plans in Dubai in the next 12-18 months. The boutique, which specializes in conservative clothing, is the first concept of its kind. Its UK launch saw over 2,000 shoppers attend, including modest clothing bloggers Dina Tokio, Ruba from Hijab Hills and Habiba Da Silva. “We are delighted to finally launch our new London … [Read more...]
Medni Kadyrova, Chechnya’s first lady displayed Islamic fashion collection in Dubai
Medni Kadyrova, Chechnya’s first lady unveiled her first ever Islamic fashion collection in Dubai. The collection displayed in the fashion show is in accordance with Islamic fashion and Islamic dress codes in the Caucasus republic. Back in 2012, more than 20 veiled Chechen models paced the catwalk in a Dubai palace, clad in silk and carefully embroidered muslin dresses that … [Read more...]
Interview with Alia Khan, Founder Islamic Fashion Design Council
Alia Khan is founder of Islamic Fashion Design Council (IFDC), an organization dedicated to the support and development of Muslim presentation. UAEStyleMagazine has recently conducted an interview with Alia, as follows: Q: It is good to see such an initiative in today’s world. However, how do you explain ‘Islamic Fashion’ to a normal person? Islamic Fashion is … [Read more...]
The future of the Islamic fashion industry: Fashion sector projected to reach $322 billion by 2018
Muslim consumer expenditure in the clothing / fashion sector will soar to $322 billion by 2018, from an estimated $224 billion in 2012, said a report. This represents the potential Islamic values inspired ‘modest’ clothing market for Muslims worldwide, said the State of the Global Islamic Economy 2013 Report. The report, commissioned by ‘Dubai Capital of the Islamic … [Read more...]
Dubai to stage Islamic fashion showcase
In response to the burgeoning demand for fashion reflective of modern Muslim culture, The Islamic Fashion Design Council (IFDC) is dedicating all its efforts into organising its first event designed to showcase the growing talent in the Islamic fashion and design world. IFDC will be organising an Islamic fashion showcase for the first time in the Middle East. This event … [Read more...]