From front frills to kimono styles, draped, two-piece, and butterfly design, abayas have become the epitome of modest fashion - making more women around the world try them on for its comfort and ...

Abayas and kaftans (or caftans) – loose robes traditionally worn over your clothes to keep you covered – have been used by a number of cultures globally for thousands of years. An everyday wardrobe ...

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 ...

Meet the women leading the revolution to make Islamic dress both a statement of freedom — and fashion London: When Shaikha Raya Al Khalifa moved from her home country of Bahrain to Qatar a few years ...

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 ‘abaya’ or a cloak is a simple, loose over-garment, essentially a robe-like dress worn by women in parts of the Muslim world. At least that is how the Internet defines the abaya. But for Lamya ...

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 ...

Oman’s National Day is a time of pride, celebration, and unity. It’s also an occasion to showcase elegant, traditional attire that reflects Omani culture and heritage. Read More: 10 Omani Desserts to ...