Dolce & Gabbana debuted its first collection of hijabs and abayas, news that was first revealed on Style.com/Arabia .
The collection features 14 looks in a neutral black and beige color palette, accented with black and white lace and the fashion house's signature floral and lemon prints.
Dolce & Gabbana is one of a handful of major
fashion brands looking to increase its presence in
the Middle East, engaging Muslim consumers
directly on a global scale. Last year, Uniqlo
released a line of hijabs by a Muslim designer
Hana Tajima, while H&M cast Muslim model and
style blogger Mariah Idrissi in their "Close the
Loop" campaign last fall.
While they're becoming more common, such
inclusions and considerations are still extremely
rare in the fashion industry. It's a real missed
opportunity, considering that Muslims make up
more than 23 percent of the world's population.
Hopefully, Dolce & Gabbana's collection will
inspire other brands to take similar steps in
addressing the specific needs of their Muslim
customers.
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