News broke that Dolce & Gabbana is producing a collection of hijabs and abayas targeted to Muslim customers in the Middle East. The garments, while engineered for modesty, have all the flair of any other Dolce & Gabbana collection—a little jewel-encrusted lemon here, some black lace trim there—and are styled alongside the label’s cocktail jewelry, oversize sunglasses, and patterned bags in a lookbook shoot. To Muslim women with a taste for luxury fashion, this collection is an exciting development. The Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana has just launched a line of hijabs(headscarves) and abayas (cloaks) in the label’s signature playful, theatrical aesthetic. Sold only in the Middle East, London, and Paris, the pieces are trimmed in black lace and accessorized with oversized sunglasses, cocktail rings, stilettos, and statement bags. 

The collection, which was revealed via the Arabian branch of the website Style.com, mainly comes in black and neutral hues although there is a smattering of print. But it's still distinctively D&G with a sprinkling of the daisies, lemons, and red roses that appear in the brands Spring 2016 collection, as well as a sprinkling of playful polka dots. The abayas and hijabs come in sheer georgette and satin weave charmeuse fabrics, and D&G signature lace detailing is also a strong presence. One floating neutral coloured abaya is heavily embellished with intricate black lace, echoing the brand's penchant for dramatic femininity, while another is embellished with an all over lace pattern.
 

This #NYFW, we’ve just witnessed history being made. Designer @anniesahasibuan has led an army of gorgeous girls down the catwalk, all in full hijab and Muslim attire. At 30 years old, Hasibuan is the first Indonesian to show at one of the official #NYFW venues, and also the first person to present a collection outfitted with hijabs! Each model wore one made of gold, pale pink or dove grey silk, as they adorned intricately embroidered gowns and metallic brocade tops. Many call @anniesahasibuan ‘s achievement a significant moment for Muslims everywhere, as she broke down stereotypes and brought the hijab into the mainstream. The SS17 collection she called D’Jakarta showcases 48 different looks, of which 10 included evening gowns and 38 ready-to-wear pieces. 

Inspired by her hometown Jakarta, her designs brought together the elements of her cultural home country and metropolitan western fashion – a harmonious fusion of fashion and modesty. Trousers, suits, kimonos, tunics and gowns were all made in colorful silk and patterns.

“I want to bring the Indonesian name to the fashion world, and use my clothes to introduce people to the different and diverse parts of Indonesia,” @anniesahasibuan told @jakpostlife. Seen as an innovator for modern Islamic dresses, Indonesia has become more confident in taking ahold of their own culture. Hasibuan has proven that Islamic attire can be fashionable, and that there is talent in #Indonesia! Definitely an Islamic fashion moment, even @dolcegabbana is releasing their own line of hijabs and abayas.