Topic: Modest fashion

New documentary Towards Sun explores Afro hair and Black Muslim identity

Through the stories of four women, film-maker Soukeyna Osei-Bonsu presents a celebration of beauty, femininity and joy

Aisha Rimi
How modest dressers can keep cool while working out this summer

Choose from a number of modest active wear brands or your own light and loose clothing, and make hydration a priority

Shahla Omar
How to dress modestly during hot weather

Choosing natural fabrics in lighter colours and avoiding layering can make a significant difference during a heatwave

Aisha Rimi

Challenging modest fashion’s plus-size abaya gap

After years of having to cover up with a cardigan, Rawail Nadeem took the task of designing the perfect abaya into her own hands
Can Paris host a modest fashion week without controversy?

In a country where headscarf bans extend from schools to sport, organisers say the event is about inclusion, not provocation
This season is serving florals with a twist

Styles from across the runways to modest fashion dovetail with another of the year’s biggest trends: regencycore
The rise of luxury abayas shows modest fashion is no longer an afterthought

With a growing interest in modest dressing, brands such as Selhaya are now tapping into the luxury market
The hijab was never meant to be a brand or performance, but a symbol of faith and belief

Social media is full of images of hijab-wearing women conforming to certain beauty standards. This World Hijab Day, we should remember its true meaning
Storytelling through scarves: textile workshop celebrates women’s resistance

Designer Kazna Asker and 3EIB on their relationship to the scarf ahead of upcycling event at the Whitechapel Gallery