Are Niqabs and Hijabs a Fashion Statement?
FASHION / RELIGION - Have you seen any women recently wearing a Niqab or Hijab? No, I am not talking about Conservative Muslim women. I am talking about women (of any ethnic background) wearing it as some kind of fashion statement. And an important point is you can now buy them in brand names like Calvin Klein and GAP. Like WTF? How did that happen? Well, its not so much that these brand name companies are getting into the business, its the fact they're making scarves/etc that can be used as such. First lets affiliate you with some of the fashion terms: A Hijab is basically a hood that is worn over your hair. A Niqab (or Niqaab) is a scarf you wear over your face. A full niqab covers everything but a slit for the eyes. There's also: Abaya - Covers you from head to toe except for the eyes, one large piece that looks very baggy. Usually found in Pakistan. Burqa - Like the Abaya, but it covers the eyes with semi-transparent fabric or a grille. More common in Afghanistan . Dupatta