We showcase some of the most exciting high-street Islamicwear labels and designers from Indonesia’s pumping megacity, Jakarta. By Afia R Fitriati. Duo Novie and Sari are two friends with fabulous fashion sensibility. ‘None’ is an abbreviation of their two nicknames: Novie and Neik (Sari). They also chose the name because ‘None’ is an affectionate name for … Read more
Best known as the designer behind former fashion label Maysaa, her evolving creative career is an extension of her former pursuits as a kid raised by two artist-parents. She spoke to Meaghan Brittini. She spent her childhood typing out her own newspapers and magazines on typewriters, playing with fabrics, and intently watching her parents create. “Most … Read more
Set your heart racing with these hijabs made for sports and fitness activities. Ready… set… go! By Maryam Yusof. There was once a point in my life when I could happily declare that I loved sports. While studying for examinations and poring over my history notes in school, I’d text a friend to tell her that … Read more
Verona Collection aims to bring trendy choices to women of all faiths. Summer Albarcha of Hipster Hijabis speaks with Lisa Vogl, co-founder of the label. The modest fashion industry has expanded dramatically in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Yet the US still faces a lack of mainstream modest clothing stores and designers. Established in February this … Read more
Indonesia’s annual modest wear trade fair is back with a bigger and better concept. Afia R Fitriati reports. The proliferation of hijab fashion events in Indonesia in recent years is one of the gauges of the exciting growth of the country’s modest wear industry. One such event is the annual Indonesia Islamic Fashion Fair (IIFF), which is … Read more