From the notorious Pepsi commercial and H&M’s video promoting their recycling project, to the cover of Vogue Arabia and CR Fashion Book, women donning the hijab are acquiring greater media visibility than ever before. On the face of it, this is a welcome development. For decades, feminist scholars and activists…
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altM recently talked with Azrin Isa, the founder of a fabulous halal cosmetics line, Aisa Cosmetics. Check out her story below! 1. What is Aisa Cosmetics and how is it unique among other cosmetic brands? Aisa Cosmetics is a halal cosmetic line. We pride ourselves on using only high-quality natural…
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Major sportswear manufacturer, Nike, recently revealed an athletic headscarf for Muslim women. The product is termed the “Pro hijab” and is made of lightweight cloth with tiny holes that help the athletes’ skin breathe while keeping the skin covered. In producing such a product, Nike is the first large-scale sportswear…
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2016 has been host to many strange and surprising things. While the country was distracted by the obviously important—a polarizing election, the Syrian refugee crisis and the Black Lives Matter movement—a Trojan horse managed to sneak into Muslim America: Playboy magazine, CoverGirl cosmetics, and high fashion (specifically New York Fashion…
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“Can faithful shoppers be shoppers of faith? How does religion relate to fashion? Can spirituality have style? Should the fashion industry respond to people who want to express their faith and spirituality through their clothes?” altM joined with the Princeton Muslim Life Program and Faith & Fashion from London College of…
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As increasing number of women around the world choose to dress in ways that express their religious beliefs and cultures, Professor Reina Lewis of London College of Fashion, UAL joins with altMuslimah.com and the Princeton Muslim Life Program to explore the pleasures and pitfalls of ‘modest’ fashion as community and…
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Eid-al-Adha is here once again, bringing with it all the blessings and happiness of this special month. All of us will be sharing this occasion with friends and family, which means there’ll be tea parties, lunches, dinners and what not, so the age old questions is probably popping up in…
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One thousand people. Enough to pack a good sized sports arena. That is how many people died when the Rana Plaza garment factory in Bangladesh collapsed, and while some point the damning finger at the deplorable working conditions in developing countries, if you dig deeper, you realize the real culprit…
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As a personal trainer and group fitness instructor, I’ve seen the gamut of what women will wear to work out, ranging from their old corporate cotton T-shirts and oversized performance shirts and pants, to form-fitting athletic wear (think Lululemon, Athleta and Bandier to name a few). Recently, I was given…
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Like most other women out there, we absolutely love dressing up for a big night out – and staying chic and modest while we do it! Whether you’re getting ready for a special celebration, a formal event or the party of the year, we’ve got some great tips for you…
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