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Showing posts with label modesty. Show all posts

Your Guide To 2013 U.S. Muslim Fashion Shows

Something is happening in the U.S. in regards to Muslimwear. Fashions shows are popping up catering to the Muslim woman rapidly. Is it the demand? The rapid growth of Muslim American designers? or have they been there all along and due to the increase usage of social media networks, we are just finding out? It's probably a little too early to read on some statistics, but one fact is true; there is huge demand for clothing catered to the Muslim woman. 



Kotyur Launch Event!

Through a very super express communication channel(the internet, we came to find out about KOTYUR when they were preparing to launch their summer line. They are based out of New Jersey and do most of their business in New York. Again, through that same fast means of communication we went behind the virtual scenes of KOTYUR and asked just a few questions to get acquainted. We communicated with Safura Iqbal from Kotyur.

One of the things I had to ask was the meaning of their name. I think like many others and as she has stated, I also thought they were a Turkish brand. 

"Kotyur is pronounced couture. At the same time couture is pronounced Kotyur, so it's just our spin off the word. Many people mistake us for a Turkish brand, and although we love the elegant fashion sense of Turkish women, we are 100% American."

from their Summer 2012 collection.


Will Kotyur plan to always sell 'one piece' of their items?

"Kotyur has one of a kind items and also full run items. Our one of a kind items are generally not restocked after they sell out. Our full run items though, predominantly come in small, medium and large and are only sometimes restocked after they sell out."

From their August 2012 Collection

Are all your items designed and produced in-house and/or do you also carry manufactured items?

"Kotyur has two lines: the custom, hand made collection which is produced in house; and our regular line which carries items from some of our favorite manufacturers worldwide. Both lines are pretty equal in terms of quality, we strive to carry items that will last you years as opposed to items from many stores these days that only last for a few weeks.

We see both of our lines as permanent inshaAllah. We plan to always create one of a kind pieces and also to keep carrying clothing from our favorite preferred manufacturers."
KOTYUR making their debut at Six Flags Great America in New Jersey

Hijab cup pins

KOTYUR is about to launch their new collection in Chicago on Sept 30th. See details below.



With their new collection launch event, KOTYUR is also offering a FREE giveaway by liking their FB PAGE.(offer expires Sept. 30th)



There you go ladies! KOTYUR, a 100% American company with a very fresh take on modestwear.





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By Jovian

"Renowned local designer Jovian Mandagie, proudly launched his new ready-to-wear collection today, ‘JOVIAN’. New brand under his empire specially made to cater to the masses. For its first collection ‘JOVIAN’, consists of 30 designs in various colors featuring apparels for the trendy Muslimah women named “Blossom Raya” inspired by Muslim women who are stylish in spite of being decently clad in their daily garment of choice."  -  Jovian 

























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GIVEAWAY CAMPAIGN: SixteenR


ARE YOU GUYS READ FOR OUR NEXT CAMPAIGN? I sure hope so! It will run for 2 weeks starting NOW! It is with non other then the empowered Sixteenr This is what you have to do to ENTER the giveaway part:

1. Like their FB page
2. Follow them on twitter, if you have it.
3. Answer HERE: If hijab is not just a scarf what else is to you?

That's it ladies!

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NYFW SPRING 2013: Nzinga Knight

American Muslim designer, Nzinga Knight, presented her collection yesterday at Harlem's Fashion Row. She was very kind to let us(and anyone who has her as a friend on FB) in on every step or her preparation of her 2013 line. Of course, I followed and developed a sentimental connection towards the end and that makes it even more special to view her collection. She still brings a touch of her draping and pleat detail from her last collection. It's Shakespeare love with a contemporary edge. I also love her choice of ethnic models.












above images are credited to Zimbio.



"After my show Vanessa Williams expressed how much she loved my collection & asked me for my number! And then was really happy when I gave it"  -  Nzinga Nnight


Nzinga Knight - Harlem's Fashion Row 5th Anniversary - Arrivals - Spring 2013 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
Designer Nzinga Knight


Can you describe her new collection in one word?


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