Hijab Chic

[Hanne]

I am quite suprised that TFS allowed to post such article..because it naturally arises poltical arguements and misuderstanding...And what might not be offensive to others might be offensive to some..and its a touchy subject religion...

Dulcisima.. look to post #5

 

[vikingqueen]

i love that philosophy - fashion trumps all other considerations!!!!

 

[Dulcisima]

Hanne...when I made my statement I was aware of your post...thats why I made it...Isnt Hijab a symbol of Muslim woman? so what is there to talk about in fashion? questions like modesty contradicting the religion and other questions would led to ( not fashion relate talk) and may hurt memebers of that faith..

 

[Hanne]

Dulcisima as long as the thread proceeds in a civilized manner, I don't see a problem with this thread. There is so much focus on "western" fashion, I think it is nice for once to hear about fashion statements that are not traditionally western.

 

[vikingqueen]

i think actually, that the lebanese designer Elie Saab had a lot to do with creating awarness about muslim influence on fashion...due mainly to the fact that a lot of couture customers come from middle-eastern countries...
i noticed that he makes a lot of transitional pieces, as in they can easily be modified to be worn in a less or more covered up fashion...it's amazing what buying power can do, eh?!!
some examples....(all style.com, elie saab spring 2005 couture)

 

[Dulcisima]

I loveeeeeeeeeeeee the golden one...

 

[vikingqueen]

more....syle.com (elie saab fall 2004 couture)

 

[Dulcisima]

Hanne I hope it will be carried out in a civilized manner...
because i noticed a few mockery comments

 

[vikingqueen]

yah, i like some of his dresses although they are a little over the top for me, but hey, like i said, muslims and middle-easterners for some reasons have an insane affinity for gilded things!!!

 

[vikingqueen]

i'm sure it will stay civilized...hopefully
a good example of a fashionable muslim woman is of course queen rania of jordon...personally (not for religious reasons ) i like it when she wears a headscarf, cause it proves that you CAN look stylish with it on! something i struggle with everyday, trust me!
(all from her thread in star style)

 

[fashionista-ta]

Personally I think threads like this one are really positive. This is a worldwide forum, and I'm glad we're not shying away from opportunities to learn about each other. It's true that a few comments have been borderline, but much tackier comments have been made about Louis Vuitton, etc. I have enjoyed this discussion, and appreciate the Muslim women and those with experience of Muslim culture who've shared their POVs.

I also enjoy Princess Rania's style ... it's nice that she's a style icon for everyone.

 

[vikingqueen]

 

[ParadEyes]

hijab chic in the arabic peninsula @ marie claire magazine

debbieschlussel.com

 

[dsq]

i hope they don't really dress like that to go skiing!!

 

[Juicy]

hijab chic in the arabic peninsula @ marie claire magazine

Please see tFS guidelines - do not quote pictures

debbieschlussel.com

Ive seen women dressed like this in my city, esp the younger ones and some of my girlfriends who are my age that wear hijabs are just as fashionable as girls that dont!

i think its absolutly stunning...so chic and very stylish and classy. I know the hijab represents modesty and such, however i believe you can still be that and have a killer dress sense too! Dressing with a hijab doesn't mean you have to comprimise your personal style and own taste

One of my closest girlfriends wears a hijab and she told me that it actually empowers her, and not the opposit as others may automatically think. Her mother and father also encourage her to show her personality by adding beautiful embelishments to the materials, she wears killer makeup and to die for accessories!

Theres nothing more beautiful than that

 

[Lady Khan]

Aww thanks for the pics Belleza, one of the girls at work was telling me about this spread because I too wear hijab and she kept telling me how she saw these "fashion hijabis". I was so confused because I didn't think any "western" magazines, more so an American publication would publish that type of "street style" . It's nice to see the fashion world come into a full circle.

That being said, I just wanted to respond to the people who say that being fashionable and wearing hijab is contradictry. I personally don't feel it is unless you're like wearing a cleavage baring outfit because that would be a contradiction. If there's one thing I've learned personally from the Islamic culture, it's that you find freedom from within some of the restrictions. But that's just my opinion

 

[Meg]

I understand how some women can feel empowered by the hijab and I don't believe they are automatically unstylish. My confusion lies with the hijab representing and promoting modesty among women - isn't adding embellishments, lots of makeup and accroutements automatically compromising that as you would be drawing attention to yourself??

 

[Lady Khan]

I understand how some women can feel empowered by the hijab and I don't believe they are automatically unstylish. My confusion lies with the hijab representing and promoting modesty among women - isn't adding embellishments, lots of makeup and accroutements automatically compromising that as you would be drawing attention to yourself??

I agree with you on how adding embellishments, wearing lots of makeup, etc draws more attention. I think there has to be a line drawn between looking good for yourself and going extreme, aka looking good for others. I know it's been told a million times before that "hijab isn't just a peice of cloth, its a way of life" (ie acting modestly)which is true, but it doesn't hurt to wear somthing nice. I think in this day and age, esp living in countries like the US and Europe, it's really not that hard to grab attention from others wearing hijab. I just think at the end of the day, if you wear hijab,you should realize it's still a big responsiblity in how you act and present yourself, so you just have to learn how to balance that fine line.

Hahah and just jokes sake I had to add this icon:

 

[Juicy]

I agree with you both, about attention and modesty but i think there is a difference..I've asked my friend the same thing about getting that sort of attention and she says its not more or less than when she wears plain hijab or no makeup.

I see sooooooo many women in my city wearing hijab with lots of makeup on and fancy hijabs, not just my friend...maybe it doesn't make a difference?

Ahhh i dunno lol

 

[Alejandro]

this is a hot look.

and im not surprised.