Tokyo holds its first fashion show for Muslim women

TOKYO (Reuters) – Models wearing an array of colorful hijabs walked down a Tokyo catwalk on Tuesday in what organizers said was the first such fashion show for Muslim women in Japan. Floral patterns were among the designs adorning long robe garments and matching headscarves at Japan's first “Muslimah Fashion Show”, which is taking place as part of a two-day Halal Expo Japan event. Around 10 brands, mainly from Singapore, were showcasing their creations at the Tokyo Modest Fashion Show. (Reporting by Reuters Television; Editing by Robin Pomeroy)

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Tokyo holds its first fashion show for Muslim women

Will 2016 be the year of the Muslim fashion makeover?

Dolce & Gabbana, never a fashion house to shy away from bold statements, claimed the first fashion headline story of the year this week with the news that it is launching a collection of hijabs and abayas. Stefano Gabbana unveiled the collection on Instagram, where it can be seen styled with the house's blinged-up accessories to consolidate its fashion gravitas. The news signals a change of direction for Dolce & Gabbana, which is known for its loud, lusty and occasionally exhibitionist approach to fashion — but the house is not the only one to have woken up to the needs of the booming Muslim market recently.

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Dolce & Gabbana Launches Line of Hijabs and Abayas

The Muslim clothing market is heating up.

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