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 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: ...

(The Conversation) — In some conservative countries, the abaya is part of expected dress. But in countries where Muslims are in the minority, the abaya can be a way for women to connect with their ...

Dubai, UAE of course, in a city where fashion can reveal culture and character, the contemporary Emirati woman is challenging the meaning of modest wear. Nowadays, abayas are not only a symbol of ...

UAE Union Day is the perfect occasion to showcase your style with a traditional yet fashionable abaya. Whether you’re looking for classic designs, modern interpretations, or luxurious touches, there’s ...

ARABIAN NIGHTS: You’ve heard about a bull in a china shop: How about a white stallion at a dinner party? Rearing on its hind legs, a whinnying horse opened the Saks Fifth Avenue Riyadh and Jeddah ...

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana founded their namesake fashion line over 30 years ago, but the pair continues to break new ground with their business. The company has caused an online stir with the ...

Muslim shoppers' spending on clothing and footwear hit $266 billion in 2013, this could reach $488 billion by 2019 Luxury fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana is eschewing its signature sexy silhouettes for ...

Dolce & Gabbana may be better known for its sexy version of Italian glamour but today the brand announced the release of a collection aimed at its Muslim customers. The Dolce & Gabbana abaya ...

The idea that fashion can act as an armour and translator to those unfamiliar with distant cultures is (still) a novel, and sometimes bristled, idea. So when it comes to countries where gender remains ...

France is to ban Islamic garments known as abayas in schools from September, the government announced Sunday, with a top official calling them a "political attack" and an attempt to convert people to ...