While some in western society want the headscarf banned, the world’s top fashion designers are embracing it as a trend. Headscarves, veils and other head coverings have featured in the collections of top (non-Muslim) fashion designers over the past two years, including Dolce & Gabbana, Jean Paul Gaultier, Paul Smith, Marc Jacobs and Vivienne Westwood.
This video is a selection of some of the head coverings that have appeared on the catwalks/runways in 2007 and 2008.
Fashion commentators believe the headscarf revival reflects a wider return to values of modesty in fashion.
Domenico Dolce of Dolce & Gabbana:
“We wanted to revamp the headscarf, give it a new life and introduce it to a younger generation. Our aim was to give it a modern and cool twist.”
Some of the designers have challenged the conventional form of the headscarf or veil, exploring the concept of partial or full concealment of the hair and face.
Dolce & Gabbana; Jean Paul Gaultier; Paul Smith; Yohji Yamamoto; Yves Saint Laurent; Blumarine; Vera Wang; Marc Jacobs; Eley Kishimoto; Lie Sang Bong; Alexander McQueen; Moschino; Miu Miu; Luella; Stitch Ministry; Peter Jensen; Dries Van Noten; Bless; Cacharel; Stella McCartney; Ave Ante Vesperum Edicta; Fisico; Todd Lynn; Vivienne Westwood; Ralph Lauren; PPQ; Martin Margiela; Giles Deacon
12 Responses to “Headscarves & Veils Inspire Top Fashion Designers”
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.
December 4th, 2008 at 2:52 am
i love this.. i think they loook really realy goood …
December 4th, 2008 at 6:44 pm
The days when islamic revolution over persian women and anyone who support liberal laicism.
The fascist islamic movement held power in eu nations woman wearing that silly thing on her head is the fascist.
December 5th, 2008 at 10:36 pm
this light is otherwise known as noor!!!the amount of times i’ve been told i have lots of noor on my face since i started to wear niqaab…
December 8th, 2008 at 3:29 pm
It’s very sad that these designers would “embrace” a symbol of so much oppression, especially considering that they’re giving “approval” to an institution that seeks to kill them because they’re gay.
Just because it’s made of silk, it doesn’t make it any less ridiculous.
December 11th, 2008 at 11:15 am
Glad you liked it : )
December 11th, 2008 at 6:15 pm
Its more russian babushka than islamic imo, great vid though
December 13th, 2008 at 1:29 am
For your lovely comments im glad you liked the music is staralfur by sigur ros if youre interested peace.
For your lovely comments im glad you very much for your lovely comments im glad you liked the music is staralfur by sigur ros if youre interested peace.
December 14th, 2008 at 4:10 am
The matter of passion of your video since like this sensuous music really very much you since like this exceptionally well carefully select photos in particular for your trouble and in connection with this.
December 17th, 2008 at 11:11 am
Thanks for your comment : )
December 20th, 2008 at 5:35 pm
The islam culture also when muslim wears itshe has kind of light on herself.
December 22nd, 2008 at 11:17 am
Glad you liked it : )
December 25th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
omg look at those poor women they look so opressed XD lol jk jk
great video!