Saudi Arabia-based fashion authority Marriam Mossalli discusses the popularity of vintage abayas, Melania Trump and the Dior "Feminist" T-shirt. By Lesley McKenzie “The same way women love shoes and ...

In Arab countries, the abaya is known by many names, such as Jalaba, Jalabiya, Omani and Qaftan, but it is basically a simple and loose garment - often black in colour - worn by women in the Arabian ...

The launch of the fashion line redefines the abaya as a global garment for all women, a symbol of elegance and modesty. Saudi Arabia’s Princess Safia Hussein Guerras and Belgian designer Christophe ...

meant to conceal female beauty. Appearing in body hugging cuts and decked with some heavy spin of threads and twist of metals, the attire has undergone a sea change in terms of design and patterns.

Labels are incorporating design elements related to their brand story, or inspired by the designer’s experiences. Photo: Bi.Albak Abayas and kaftans (or caftans) – loose robes traditionally worn over ...

The assignment for Virginia Commonwealth University fashion students: design an abaya, an enveloping cloak worn by Muslim women, that is stylish yet acceptable in Arab countries. The results: ...

In case you think I am talking about a dress or a blazer, rest assured I wasn't. I am talking about the abaya - the Modern Abaya, to be precise. Just like the saree in India or the kebaya in Indonesia ...

Donning chic neck-to-toe abayas, models saunter in high heels around a swimming pool in a glitter-filled fashion show staged in the unlikeliest of places: Saudi Arabia. Haute couture displays are rare ...

Makkia Hossain Maria has made a significant impact on the clothing and lifestyle of Bangladeshi women with her stylish abayas. The brand, Stylish Abaya, imports a range of fashionable abayas and they ...

Some rebel women have started to shun the obligatory abaya when they leave the house in a bold push for social liberties by young Saudis. The billowy over-garment, usually all-black, is customary ...