The fashion phenomenon of the UAE

Traditional women's clothing in the UAE is a long-sleeved dress (jalabia), wide trousers (sirval) and a long loose black dress (abaya).

The head must be covered by a black shawl sheila. According to the canons of Shariah, women's clothing should be free, completely hide the body, neck and hair. Hands and face can be open, but sometimes only the eyes are visible. All together it is called a hijab.

There are several versions of why the abaya is traditionally executed in black. First, it was easier to escape imperceptibly when tribe was under attacki, that was often committed in the desert at night. Another version - a woman is a shadow of a man, that's why she wears black. In addition, the black abaya does not appear even when wet. However, in the Qur'an there are no strict prescriptions concerning the color of women's clothing, so some Muslim women choose models of other shades.

Some Muslim women choose models of other shades, photo WEB

Modern abaya has a different style, accompanied by elegant details. Designers offer models with lace, embroidery, trim throat, hem and sleeves. A Muslim woman can have more than 5-6 abayas in her wardrobe - everyday, for solemn or mourning cases, etc.

Without apportunity to demonstrate modern clothing in the society, Muslim women in the UAE often supplement the image with branded handbags and shoes.

Muslims in the UAE often supplement the image with branded handbags, photo WEB

Black clothes, closing the women's body from head to toe - this is not all that is worth knowing about the fashion trends of the UAE. Modern Dubai is rightfully considered one of the richest cities in the world, which automatically turns it into the largest shopping center. Here fashion shows are held on a par with Paris, Milan, London, New York fashion weeks.

The phenomenon of the UAE fashion is that the Muslim women who buy trend clothes from Armani, Dolce & Gabbana and wear narrow jeans, short skirts, exquisite costumes under the abayas. Brand clothes and fabulously expensive Haute Couture models are worn at home, as the husband, children and relatives are the main thing in the life of a Muslim woman, and she will try to look perfect in the family circle.

Modern Dubai is the largest shopping center, photo WEB

The image of a woman in a hijab is not strange in the world of Western fashion. The first, who presented such clothes was Louis Vuitton in Kuwait in 1983, and then models appeared in other monobrand boutiques. By the beginning of 2010, the Middle East ranked 10th place in consumption of luxury goods. In 2014 DKNY created a thematic collection "Ramadan". In 2015, Annisa Hasibian offered 10 models of hijabs for the holidays and 38 everyday options.

Collection of hijabs by Annisa Khasibian, photo WEB

In March 2016 Marks & Spencer presented a collection of burkini (Muslim beach suits). Mango presented a collection of "decent clothes", including long dresses, tunics, midi skirts, caftans and leggings.

Muslim beach suit from Marks & Spencer, photo WEB

In February 2017, a show of Muslim fashion was held in London for the first time. It was held as part of the London Modest Fashion Week. Designers from Saudi Arabia, Great Britain, Cyprus, Egypt and other countries took part in the show in the Saatchi gallery. The organizer of the show, Romanina Bint-Abubaker, said that at the moment the Muslim market is the fastest growing, and by 2030 it is expected that every third person will practice Islam.

London Modest Fashion Week, photo WEB

In March 2017, Vogue Arabia magazine was first published. On the cover is Gigi Hadid wearing a thin scarf embroidered with paillettes and crystals. The company Nike released a collection of sports hijabs for athletes who profess Islam.

Dolce & Gabbana presented a collection of autumn / winter 2017-2018, which included abayas, maxi dresses, caftans, elegant long coats, stoles and accessories. Trend solutions - floral and leopard prints, monochrome.

Dolce & Gabbana Capsule Collection, photo WEB

In March 2018, the new Dubai Fashion Week is expected to be held at the Palazzo Versace hotel.

Alexandra Kolesnikova, Russia

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