{"id":12586,"date":"2016-02-19T15:40:22","date_gmt":"2016-02-19T15:40:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theasiantoday.com\/?p=12586"},"modified":"2016-02-19T15:40:22","modified_gmt":"2016-02-19T15:40:22","slug":"dg-modern-modest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theasiantoday.com\/index.php\/2016\/02\/19\/dg-modern-modest\/","title":{"rendered":"D&G: Modern & Modest"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dolce & Gabanna released their long-awaited range of designer Abayas and hijaabs .<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dolce and Gabanna have built their illustrious brand upon the form-fitting gowns, worn by A-list actresses and fashionistas world wide. Now the esteemed fashion-house has branched out into an entirely new range of clothing, with their new abaya and hijaab range.<\/p>\n

The Italian brand launched their enticing new range of delicately designed flowing floor-length gowns this month, in a new wave of modest clothing, targeted at Muslim consumers.<\/p>\n

With their staple prints and elegant silhouettes, D&G have added a dramatic femininity to what was generally considered a demure outfit choice to the masses.\"top<\/a><\/p>\n

The range was revealed via the Arabian website Style.com, who said the collection \u201ccelebrates the inimitable dolce vita that is distinct to us in the Arab world.\u201d<\/p>\n

Despite being modest in nature, the range is still distinctive to D&G with a touch of the daisies, lemons, and playful polka dots that are synonymous with the brand\u2019s Spring 2016 collection.<\/p>\n

The designer abayas and hijabs are avaliable in sheer georgette and satin weave charmeuse fabrics, with\u00a0D&G\u2019s signature lace detailing a prominent feature. Neutral colours paired with bold black lace echoes the brands penchant for a striking yet subtle effect.<\/p>\n

The exclusive collection has received wide-spread praise by fashion lovers everywhere.<\/p>\n

Melissa Marsella writes on Instagram: \u201cIt’s so amazing to see you create this. There are a lot of lovely ladies that will look and feel absolutely incredible because of you\u201d and Philistine Ayad took to twitter to thank the designers: \u201cfor seeing that there is beauty in our differences.\u00a0#MuslimandProud.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hijaab on the High-street<\/strong><\/p>\n

The modest movement should come as no shock to western audiences. With an up-rise of credible hijaab bearing fashionistas, the prominence of modest fashion has been demystified for the formally unacquainted.\"HM<\/a><\/p>\n

High-street giants H &M made headlines last year, when they opted to use a Hijaab clad model for an ad campaign. 23-year-old Mariah Idrissi broke ground by representing the ever increasing, fashion conscious Muslim Youth. The young model stated: “It always feels like women who wear hijab are ignored when it comes to fashion. Our style, in a way, hasn’t really mattered, so it’s amazing that a brand that as big as H&M has recognized the way we wear hijaab.”<\/p>\n

Clearly this is a demographic retailers should keep their eye on as reports have shown that retail growth in the Arab world is outpacing Asia and Russia. In 2013, Arab women spent\u00a0a staggering $266 billion on clothing and shoes, and that figure is set to reach $484 billion by 2019.<\/p>\n

It seems other Large designers are following in D&G\u2019s fashion footsteps with Monique Lhuillier designing a range of caftans for the luxury online retailer Moda Operandi, as well as Tommy Hilfiger and DKNY launching capsule collections of flowing modest clothing. While high-street stores like Zara and Mango have also offered specially themed collections during the holy month of Ramadan.<\/p>\n

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