New from Dolce & Gabbana: Hijabs and abayas


Muslim women are expected to spend $484 billion on clothes by 2019, and some high-end designers are taking note. Debuting its collection on Style.com/Arabia, Dolce & Gabbana is among the first to launch a line of modest dress aimed specifically at Muslim women, with items including hijabs and abayas:
What stands out in particular about Dolce & Gabbana's take is that it gives the lie to the idea that one can't follow trends and have fun with fashion while also following a religious dress code. "Modest" doesn't have to equate to dowdy, boring, or head-to-toe neutrals. It's not just about lowering hemlines and extending sleeves, but preserving the runway aesthetic that got everyone so excited in the first place. [New York]
Other major designers have also begun to experiment with more conservative dress; Oscar de la Renta, DKNY, Mango, and Tommy Hilfinger have all released special Middle Eastern collections, and H&M recently featured a hijabi model in a marketing campaign. Jeva Lange
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Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.
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