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
Entrepreneurs Score With Burkini Effect
While France battles the burkini on its beaches, the halal fashion industry benefits from an unexpected boost. The Australia-based company that helped to pioneer the swimsuit style claims that sales are skyrocketing. It seems that French authorities have unwittingly created widespread awareness of the burkini among consumers at a time of peak seasonal demand in … Continue reading Entrepreneurs Score With Burkini Effect
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