Dolce and Gabbana unveils discreet designs for Muslim women

Dolce and Gabbana, designers best known for womenswear inspired by the sultry sensualism of southern Italy, are attacking the booming middle Eastern market for high fashion with a collection of abayas and hijabs. The Abaya line, which conforms with the modesty requirements of most versions of Islam, was launched this week in D&G's boutiques throughout the Middle East, as well as in Milan, Munich, Paris and London, popular destinations for well-heeled shopping tourists from the region. The mini collection, billed as capturing the “allure of the Middle East”, has generated a stir of interest on social media with designers Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce generally winning praise for demonstrating that dressing modestly does not have to mean dressing drab.

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Dolce and Gabbana unveils discreet designs for Muslim women

Dolce and Gabbana unveils discreet designs for Muslim women

Dolce and Gabbana, designers best known for womenswear inspired by the sultry sensualism of southern Italy, are attacking the booming middle Eastern market for high fashion with a collection of abayas and hijabs. The Abaya line, which conforms with the modesty requirements of most versions of Islam, was launched this week in D&G's boutiques throughout the Middle East, as well as in Milan, Munich, Paris and London, popular destinations for well-heeled shopping tourists from the region. The mini collection, billed as capturing the “allure of the Middle East”, has generated a stir of interest on social media with designers Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce generally winning praise for demonstrating that dressing modestly does not have to mean dressing drab.

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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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Will 2016 be the year of the Muslim fashion makeover?