‘Muslim women are not afraid to be seen’ – the power of the printed hijab

‘Muslim women are not afraid to be seen’ – the power of the printed hijab

At London fashion week models wore headscarves adorned with jewellery, and brands like Vela are leading the change online. For gen Z Muslim women, bolder designs are making a break from darker colours • Don’t get Fashion Statement delivered to your inbox? Sign up here There’s a common sentiment among my hijab-wearing friends: a plain black headscarf is the equivalent of putting your hair in a slickback bun. A slickback bun is classic, timeless and polished – it can go with almost anything. But, it can also look a little tired. I love bold prints, and it isn’t just me. A friend of mine gravitates toward leopard prints and pashmina-style scarves, a nod to her Kashmiri heritage. And it’s not only an aesthetic choice – for many hijab-wearing women, patterned scarves feel like a push against the idea that Muslim women should blend in. Continue reading...

Hundreds more flights cancelled as world faces worst travel chaos since Covid pandemic

Hundreds more flights cancelled as world faces worst travel chaos since Covid pandemic

Hundreds of thousands of passengers remain stranded, with key air hubs in Middle East closed amid fallout from US-Israeli strikes on Iran US-Israeli attack on Iran – live updates Hundreds more flights were cancelled on Monday, extending the turmoil in global air travel caused by the US-Israel war on Iran , with hundreds of thousands of passengers already stranded. Leading airline stocks came under pressure after days of disruption , with Donald Trump indicating that the US military action could last another four weeks . Emirates Airlines, the world’s largest international carrier, which suspended all planned services to and from Dubai until 3pm UAE time (10pm AEDT, 11am GMT and 6am EST) on Monday. Etihad Airways, which suspended all flights to and from Abu Dhabi until 2pm UAE time (9pm AEDT, 10am GMT and 5am EST) on Monday. Qatar Airways, which suspended flight operations because of the closure of Qatari airspace. Continue reading...