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Thứ Bảy, 26 tháng 10, 2013

Islamic Clothing Fashion Abaya For Fashionable Modest Women

By Elena McDowell


The Islamic clothing fashion Abaya styles are modernizing slowly with enterprising Emerati designers taking the lead. Their colorful and vibrant new take on the traditionally, simple black garment is even inspiring some change in Saudi Arabia.

This customary clothing has some similarity to the burqa, but there is a difference between the two. The South Asian garment is a long garment which covers the entire body in one piece. It has a net piece allowing wearers to see where they are going. Abayas are loose covers for bodies from the neck down. These can be topped by headscarves and veils to provide maximum coverage like burqas. The Niqab can be paired with Abayas to cover the whole face, except the eyes. It is can be made from cloth or a special type of plastic which is wrapped by fabric.

This traditional form of attire is a shared feature of Gulf nations. In the Emirates, black typically is the main shade, but in other countries other hues are also worn. A native eye can discern the native origin of its wearer from what is worn. A reflection of Bedouin cultural heritage, the original garment was cut from one piece of fabric and covered the whole body. But its present form can be made from several pieces of material. The social class of the wearer can be seen from fabrics used and from richness of decorative embellishments.

Changing fashions in Emirati style should be expected. Emirates have become an international hub and their natives are international travelers. They provide fertile soil for local designers wanting to show their creative flair by reflecting modern times. These designs are clearly respectful of cultural expectations. The absence of a vice police enables customers to wear new styles in public.

It was not long ago that Gulf natives only felt comfortable revealing their fashion sense at family gatherings or gender specific parties. In public, when not traveling abroad, the standard color remained the accepted norm. But today, the new designers are bringing a new spirit to this traditional garment. Different fabric, designs and embellishments are giving a new twist to tradition by offering Gulf women a variety of styles to choose from. Fashionable changes are also drawing increasing South Asian women to exchange this fashionable change from their customary Burqas.

Change is coming even in the more restrictive Saudi environment. Saudi designer Eman Al-Mandeel, inspired by her years in Dubai, is leading an Abaya evolution in her home country as well. Flashes of color, exotic fabrics and embellishments are bringing individuality to the former anonymity of traditionally black cloaks.

In Riyadh, the traditional austere garment remains dominant. Decorative elements remain subdued. The religious police are known to seize Abayas not meeting stringent standards. But, behind closed doors women have more freedom to try new colors. The fashion revolution has greater potential in privacy. Modern styles allow more restricted women to show personalized fashion in this garb.

Different outfits for different occasions are also expanding the market for this attire. New talents are expanding the possibilities. Today something contemporary as well as traditional extends to the use of fabric using bamboo as a source. Whether classically simple or with a dash of pricey detail, modern changes merge religious custom and cultural expression with contemporary style in modern Islamic clothing fashion Abaya styles.




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  1. Every country has started adopting the latest abaya trends. Colorful abayas in different fashionable designs are so much in fashion in almost every Islamic country.

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