Actually, once it moves out of the religious dictum - and the hijab is not required by the religion but is an imposition of fascist Islam - well, once it moves out of the religion and into the world of fashion, the dress becomes a matter of 'taste' and 'choice'. It's an option rather than a requirement.

Women will play a vital role in the reform of Islam. A first step is to 'deconstruct' the symbols of the religion - why not?

That look is just so-o-o-o sexy.

I don't think it will make it for very long in the fashionable outside world of the singles-bar-sceen. ;-)

That look is just so-o-o-o sexy.

I don't think it will make it for very long in the fashionable outside world of the singles-bar-sceen. ;-)

Whoops! scene

Obviously degenerate Western influences at work, you can see their noses.

That's not hot.

Picture 17 shows that there was no one in the audience,... like drapes are worth dieing for.

Excellent point richfisher, I was kind of wondering how these good muslim women got to the show without their husband/brothers as I am sure there would never be any males in the audience.

Are these new Fall fashions? Maybe we should all start wearing them, blend in with the growing crowd.

...i'm too sexy for my burka, i'm too sexy for my boomboom belt, i'm too sexy for my...

I've seen some beautifully dressed muslim women. A headscarf can be very flattering. I object to garments that cover a woman from head to toe, including her face. I think that's oppressive. But there's nothing wrong with these outfits, if that's your culture. And, frankly, this seems preferable to the way many women in our culture feel they have to dress, though I don't believe it has to be one or the other.

Actually, I don't mind it at all. These clothes will likely appeal to women who don't like many styles today that leave nothing to the imagination. The skin tight clothes worn by many women are anything but flattering. And we can't all be a size 0..

richfisher, I noticed the same thing.

As for the fashions, most of them are rather good - modest, but somewhat flashy. Also, some really rich fabrics (my wife sews). To be honest, I'd rather see some of these in the office (minus the scarves) than the scanty outfits that some of the women wear here. But, it should be optional, not mandatory.

not much variety there and next year's show will be about the same. give me a whacked out Paris or New York show any day; even when they're dull, they're way more interesting. if you want to see that worn at the office, you're dull too.

I think I just popped a tent in my Afganie Freedom Fighter pants.

I just wanna see them bare-nekkid. All for the cause of mutual understanding and peace, of course.

I think it looks classy and tastefull. Much better than the tops that finish 4 inches above the roll that a kid or two and ]80 lbs have produced. I know it's there, I don't have to see it.

Rattfuc,

Nothing but a hijab and a smile......LOL

Don't those garments have hidden pockets for explosive devices?

Just missing a utility belt

I think they look all right. It's a bit too conservative for my taste, and I'm not a fan of headscarves, but that's the way their culture is. I don't like when their faces are covered (it makes them look subjugated), but the ladies in the photo looked pretty good.

Far, far worse than these fashions are the models.
No wonder Iran's birth rate is down. With chicks like these, the burka is beginning to look like a neccesary and logical invention to me.

I think I will wait to see the fashion parade when they do the Toga!

Just can't wait to see how many ways you can display 8 yards of white linen draped around a portly Roman senator...

Check out # 8. High heels!

I am always fascinated by the itricate designs and colours of Muslim buildings. = TG

You may consider it "dull", c.j.g., but at work I like to be able to concentrate on my work. I like to think I do a better job without being unduly distracted by an attractive woman in something tight and low-cut.

Well it is certainly different than a Paris, Milan, London or New York fashion show, the clothes do seem to be something that normal Muslim women or any women could wear and at a reasonable cost too.

Regarding their attractiveness, I think the best thing is to admit that all women are beautiful.

It wasn't so long ago in western society that men and women all wore head covers of some sort when outside.

There are a couple of thoughts regarding women being veiled in public for Muslim countries. One is that it is for differentiating free women from slaves, slaves were uncovered and free women were covered. The other is that it stems from a requirement for modesty that also holds for Muslim men as well. Pious Muslium men and women cover their faces and head hair and do not expose skin in public. For men this means wearing a beard and a hat, clothes that cover arms and legs. For women it is head scarf, since they can't grow facial hair like men. You never see a picture of a pious Muslim male in a tshirt and shorts.