Modest fashion is the talk of London this week. The haute couture end of the abaya and burkini business dazzled Muslims and non-Muslims alike during the first-ever London Modest Fashion Week. Are there investible ideas to be found in the buzz? The target market certainly exists. The world’s Muslim population may reach 2.2 billion by … Continue reading Muslim Hipsters Transform Garment Trade
Hijab Fashion Popular in Indonesia
Many Indonesian women feel that it is appropriate to promote conservative Muslim values. But not without controversy. The hijab was actually discouraged for decades during the Suharto era. After he was toppled in the late 1990s, Islamic fashion represented a form of rebellion against the longstanding regime. Wearing a hijab may not be about dour … Continue reading Hijab Fashion Popular in Indonesia