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Modesty: A Fashion Paradox
by Hafsa Lodi
First of all, you should pick this up if you have the contradictory thoughts between modesty and fashion. They need not be two different things and you will know why if you read this book. Now let me tell you why I liked this book. I don't know if everyone as a Muslim has felt left out in a group of people who look down at hijab and covering the body fully in general. I have been there and trust me it hurts when you want to look fashionable but at the same time, you don't have a proper dress in the clothing industry to play it cool. But it's not the same anymore like how it was years ago. Things have changed. Okay, to be honest, yes, these people who represent 'Modesty in fashion industry' still gets backlashes from people who are safe at their Muslim community and never experienced anything out of it. So much power to those women who dared to bring modesty into the industry that feeds from exposing women's bodies. I loved reading about their experiences. And thanks to them, we have more modest collection of dresses to choose from. PS. This 'Modest fashion' doesn't just focus on Muslims but others like Catholics, Jews and everyone who is comfortable with not showing the body than showing it. This book is also for the understanding of people who think WEARING HIJAB IS OPPRESSIVE. Please wake up! We have passed that stage long back. The world will be a better place if only we acknowledged the diversity and respected each other's culture.
Rating: 4.5
Rating: 4.5