Modest fashion
The term modest fashion or modest dressing refers to a fashion trend in women of wearing less skin-revealing clothes, especially in a way that satisfies their spiritual and stylistic requirements for reasons of faith, religion or personal preference.[1] The exact interpretation of 'modest' varies across cultures and countries. There is no unambiguous interpretation as it is influenced by socio-cultural characteristics of each country.[2] Beyond the various interpretations, all agree on the idea that modest fashion means loose clothing, comfortable dressing and covering of the body according to person's own comfort.
History
The term "modest" may have varied interpretations across religious boundaries and even within them. Commonalities can also exist; for example, many Christian, Jewish, and Muslim women practice the veiling of their head, with Christian women wearing a
On 28 July 2015, a world panel discussion was held in Turin with the aim of defining guidelines for modest fashion.[5][6]
This growing phenomenon has been studied by scholars such as British professor Reina Lewis from London College of Fashion. Among her works on the topic we can mention 'Modest Fashion: Styling Bodies, Mediating Faith' (2013) and 'Muslim Fashion: Contemporary Style Cultures' (2015).[1][7]
In late 2018, modest fashion was considered a 250 billion dollar industry.[7]
Reception
Muslim and Jewish women have spoken of modest fashion as
However, some
Modest fashion across religions expresses consensus that it should not be experienced as a limiting factor in style. Brands are churning out designs and collections that an orthodox Muslim, Jew, Christian,
In recent years, the acceptance of modest design has been gradually expanding and changing, mirroring a larger cultural movement toward diversity, inclusion, and personal expression in clothing. Modest fashion has gained popularity among a variety of customers, including those who follow dress standards related to their culture or religion and others who just want more conservative options. It emphasizes concealing the body while being attractive and fashionable.[9]
See also
References
- ^ a b c Adewunmi, Bim (16 June 2011). "Women Faith-based fashion takes off online". The Guardian. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
- ^ Ben, Hannes (19 April 2019). "Modest fashion, major opportunity". Locaria. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
- ISBN 9781317883876.
- ^ a b Bauck, Whitney (1 November 2016). "What Does Modest Fashion Mean?". The New York Times. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
- ^ "DIEDC spotlights modest fashion in Italy". Gulftoday.ae. 2 August 2015. Archived from the original on 12 December 2017. Retrieved 30 December 2015.
- ^ "La storia di Wiwid: l'islamic fashion - Ti veste Liz! - MOOB Magazine". Moobmag.com (in Italian). 1 August 2015. Archived from the original on 8 August 2015. Retrieved 30 December 2015.
- ^ a b Adewunmi, Bim (5 November 2018). "Why The Modest Fashion Trend Isn't Going Anywhere". Buzz Feed News. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
- ^ a b c Binder, Antje; Grenier, Elizabeth (3 April 2019). "Muslim fashion for women exhibition stirs controversy in Germany". DW. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
- ^ "LAYANSI - Modest Fashion - Official Store". Retrieved 19 March 2024.
External links
- Media related to Modest fashion at Wikimedia Commons
- Is Modest Fashion The Next Big Thing? - Forbes