By Maha SyedaSouth Korea is world renowned for their rising international beauty and skincare industry, and its leading brand, Amorepacific, is finally shifting its focus to Muslim women. Due to recent political tensions with China, which is posing a threat to the South Korean beauty industry, the company has developed a solution to finally diversify its beauty…
By Maha SyedaPrincess Deena Aljuhani Abdulaziz was named the first Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Arabia last fall and was the perfect choice as a woman from the Arab world who understood the fashion market as well as the cultural influences on style for their readership. Princess Deena Aljuhani Abdulaziz She successfully launched the very first issue with Gigi…
By Maha SyedaU.K.-based sportswear company Shorso, that already creates modest clothing for women and girls, now offers modest fashion options for barbie dolls. However, the handmade clothing items for the dolls aren’t just limited to sportswear, but come in everything from dresses to casual outfits and there’s at least a dozen outfit released in their new line…
By Maha SyedaAs an entrepreneur and makeup artist, Huda Quhshi noticed a missing gap in the modest beauty industry, so she decided to fulfill it by opening her very own women’s only beauty salon: Le’jemalik. She created an environment where hijabis can easily go for a hair cut without worrying about the salon and if it has…
By Maha SyedaInternational Italian-based fashion magazine Grazia has launched in Pakistan, marking another milestone in the modest fashion industry. Grazia Pak had its launch event on Feb. 6 and the very first issue will be hitting the stands on Feb. 10. The M/S Saif Publishers have launched this magazine in Pakistan and the Editor-in-Chief, Zahraa Saifullah, says…
By Maha SyedaThere’s beauty inspiration all around and no one does it better than these Muslim beauty bloggers! They’re versatile in their skills and there’s looks to try for everyone — from beginner makeup tutorials to expert contouring, so look no further. 1. Hodan Yusuf @cheeseandxalwo / Instagram She covers everything from casual everyday looks to…
By Maha SyedaAfter making history at New York Fashion Week by featuring all hijab-clad models walk down the runway in stunning ensembles, Indonesian fashion designer Anniesa Hasibuan continues to go global. She’s now taking the Middle East by storm. On Nov. 30, she debuted her collection Royal Paradise at Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week in Doha, attracting attention with her…
By Maha SyedaOn Nov. 22., the Halal Expo Japan 2016 hosted the Tokyo Modest Fashion Show, the first of its kind to cater specifically to Muslim women. It featured the latest trends in modest and hijab fashion and included a variety of beautiful garments with matching headscarves. This marks a great step forward in the Muslim fashion world…
By Maha SyedaAnniesa Hasibuan made history at New York Fashion Week back in September by featuring all her models with headscarves during her D’Jakarta collection. Her collection spoke volumes for celebrating diversity in the fashion industry and inspired people all across the globe. The moment her dream-like collection took the runway, critics, fashionistas, and fans alike knew she would…
By Maha SyedaZainab Salbi is launching a new initiative called “The Zainab Salbi Project,” which covers global issues from a woman’s perspective, follows her as she travels the world shedding light on those issues through personal stories of people who are struggling, surviving and thriving in conflict regions. She’s an Iraqi-American women’s rights activist, humanitarian, author, social entrepreneur, media…
By Maha SyedaIf you’re looking for some fierce fashion inspiration, look no further! These Muslim fashionistas serve up all the best looks and are #MuslimGirlFire. They all have varying style aesthetics. From boho chic to unique and quirky, there’s inspiration for everyone. 1. Hana Tajima @hntaj / Instagram As a fashion designer, Hana has her own unique…
By Maha SyedaThe list of offensive things Donald Trump has said goes on indefinitely, as a tape was leaked earlier this week, revealing his vulgar remarks on women and sexual assault — as if the nonsense he’s said already was not enough. John Oliver blasted Trump for his remarks leaked on tape, as well as the GOP for their…
By Maha Syeda29-year-old Anniesa Hasibuan made history at New York Fashion Week Sept. 12 as the first ever hijabi designer featured at NYFW, and the first ever designer to have all her models wear headscarves on the runway. Her collection, D’Jakarta, featured a variety of soft pastels, earthy tones, and gold, interesting textures, and unique ensembles put together for the ideal…
By Maha Syeda19-year-old Reshma Qureshi opened the FTL Moda show during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 8, empowering and inspiring women all across the globe. She looked regal in the long-sleeve white gown with embodied panels, designed by Archana Kochhar. However, there was a lot more to this show than glamour and vanity; there was a…
By Maha SyedaAs Eid Al-Adha is quickly approaching, everyone is excited and looking forward to dressing up and looking their very best on this special occasion. Here are some of the best beauty products to try this Eid that will keep your makeup on point so you can look and feel amazing! 1. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra…
