The
Muslim population around the world is 23% and to no surprise the Muslim fashion
industry has expanded and increases magnificently in the recent era. Comparing
with the past 5 years, Muslim personalities have come in frontiers all over the
globe. These Muslim figures include athletes, pop-stars, fashion designers and
many more from different backgrounds and occupations.
The
presence of decently and modestly dressed public entities has made the world
motivated towards them. One of the leading examples is of a Muslim American
sabre fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad, who won the Olympics wearing a hijab which made
her name to be renowned in the world history. The universe has also witnessed
the pleasure of listening the ear soothing sound of Yuna’s music that is Muslim
Malaysian pop-star. Her creation of an avalanche of support back home after she
shared the stage with the world famous artist Usher for her duet. One more
famous personality from Egypt to remember is Dina Tokio, a world famous
YouTuber who had participated in You Tuber’s ‘Made for you ‘campaign along with
the other YouTube content creators last year.
Local
progress has also been in spotlight in recent times due to the Malaysian
fashion industry which is alone proving to be a thriving member all over the
globe in Muslim fashion industry. It is accelerating the Halal Trade and
economy by releasing heaps of clothing lines and hijab. Many of the Malaysian
players have come in existence in dealing in Muslim fashion, fragrances and clothing.
In 2014, Neelofa a Malaysian actress, business woman and host showed her
craziness with launching her Hijab and fashion line as Nelofar Hijab which
turned out to be successful.
Dolce
& Gabbana, an international brand which has also participated and taken
initiative to attract their Muslim consumers specially from the Middle east by
coming out with an abaya range . H&M a worldwide acknowledged brand also
included a hijabi model Mariah Idrissi in their advertisement campaign that featured
the hijab as class of cool and composure in their 30 second advertisement.
Uniqlo is another international fashion brand which is adding to the Muslim
fashion community. The release of Japanese brand in collaboration with Hana
Tajima turned out to be the most elegant and modest earthy-toned line which was
a huge success which attracted the both Muslims as well as Non-Muslims.
One
of the eye catching factors is the fashion shows organised by Muslim fashion
industry to highlight the Muslim designers all around the world. One of the
best examples is Istanbul Fashion week which put forth many new designs from
different designers.
This
year the Halal Expo Fair Trade Show Dubai 2017 is expected to have around 5,000
visitors and around 40 exhibitors on the 18th and 19th of September in Dubai at
Roda Al Bustan , Airport Road – Dubai – U.A.E.