But one thing I especially noticed was the use of a layering technique that's quite popular for hijabi evening wear in several countries including Lebanon; that of wearing a plain long sleeved top underneath an evening gown. This has never been a favourite style of mine - I find it looks a bit tacky and often unflattering on most people. But do you think Alexis Mabille pulled it off in his collection?
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Not entirely satisfied with the plain top under dress look. I think that in general it can be pulled off however - with the right combination. The pants and coat ensembles here are much more satisfactory IMHO.
feels like we're being transported back to the uber-tacky '80s. its a NO for me
Nope looks very tacky... its better to use a long sleved cardigan. not a skin tight Tshirt. Or just by a dress with long sleeves?
^ditto
not liking the velvet either :S
His latest La Redoute collection is much more stylish - amazing long taffeta dress (with long sleeves and high neck too!)
http://www.laredoute.co.uk/style/ALEXIS-MABILLE-Long-Taffeta-Dress.aspx?ProductId=324165671&DocumentId=221809&CompanyId=R&Path=61026618/61033616/61034122&source=#
Hello Jana
I just wanted to bring your attention toward a fashion show aimed at relooking the Abbaya. It happened in France this summer and it was organized by the president of Saks Fifth avenue of Saudi Arabia. Here is the link for the article
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/fashionnews/5655392/Abaya-gets-a-makeover-from-John-Galliano-and-Blumarine.html
I find this a bit revolting particularly due the polemic of the Burqa in France. Actually I saw the fashion show on TV and they interviewed some of the designers. They said that by relooking the Abbaya and making it sexier, they were hoping to "free" the Muslim women. Needless to say that I was disgusted by their remarks. Tell me what you think about it?
im going to start high school and will be wearing a scarf inshallah. but i live in southern california in the US in its realy hot here!!!! what are some outfits i can wear
eww I haven't seen velvet dresses since like the 90s bad memories
Oh, I remember reading about that Paris abaya show somewhere. I don't remember those exact comments, but I always get concerned henever I hear anyone use the words 'sexy' and 'Islamic' in the same breath. Obviously, I am talking about clothes in particular here. I can see why 'Anonymous' is disgusted.
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