Muslim women setting fashion trends

  The Muslim women and designers are now fashion trends.

"It is a challenge to be modest and fashionable," said parade coordinator Aliyah Ali mode.

"If you nail it, it's really fun."

Fashionistas Kim Kardashian and Cynthia Bailey "Real Housewives of Atlanta" have both been seen in a caftan, a Muslim for clothes often precious stones.

Retailers such as Target, Sears, Anne Taylor and H & M oblong scarves, as Shayla in the Muslim community are known. Ali said, tunic tops, maxi dresses, wide leg pants and turbans are traditional among Muslims modes inspired designer.

"We set the tone for the other women of fashion. Many prominent designers use us as their muse," said Aliya Khabir, a fashion show coordinator for a long time.

United Muslim Masjid is to celebrate fashion and femininity - hijabi or how it brings "life Muslimah" Show call Muslims track modes Recognition Luncheon and Fashion 15 Annual Meeting sister named "Beautifully decorated.," Is this Saturday at the Hilton Hotel Avenue 11:00
"You can be covered and still be beautiful," said Shahida Muhammad model. "There is a misconception that if you are assured that you are suffering injustice. This shows that women have the power." Fashion is developing a suite and is known as "Muslim Fashion Week" on the East Coast. Hundreds of participants are expected from New York City to Atlanta. The day fashion was founded by Fatimah Gamble, wife of Kenny Gamble and co-founder of Universal.

"This is the only mosque that you know where you'll be meeting on the eve of Mother's Day each year," said Khabir.

"It is a great challenge, a small round on the clothes that you can find fashion," said designer Renee Hill-Islam, a graduate of Moore College of Art "I love making clothes. It gives you a sense of pride."

The collection of Hill-Islam, a number of camouflage. She said she was influenced by her daughters and teenage culture.

Other designs in the show inspired by Africa and Dubai. In addition, there are leather skirts, big accessories and high-end shoes on the track. Zinman Furs starts the show and the authenticity of the statements presented on Locust Street inspired her clothes Saudi.

Muslims and non-Muslims are invited to the fashion show, "beautifully decorated: Celebrating the timeless elegance of modern Muslimah."

Tickets are $ 50 at the door and include lunch and a gift.