Project-Coffee Table book + Dust Jacket
Despite the misconception that modest dressing is a singular, oppressive, and misogynist Islamic principle, it is actually an aesthetic that has spanned centuries, continents and cultures of sartorial history. It’s an aesthetic that’s finally getting recognition on runways from New York to Tbilisi. Although it certainly isn’t new — modest fashion has a rich and enduring legacy — it is now being embraced by international designers who are becoming more attuned to the needs and interests of their clientele
The issue is that you then start stereotyping a whole religion and a whole population of women,” [based on one extreme circumstance] says Algerian-born Ghizlan Guenez.
"Religion isn’t the only reason women are opting to cover up,” researchers say. “For some, it’s a personal preference; They find modesty empowering.This book will provide insight on how powerful wearing modest clothes can be, in a positive light, and showcase strong women who wear clothes for their choice and not oppressive.
