Women > Veiling > Muslim Women Fashions
Today world fashion based around major cities such as New York and Paris and universally renowned names like Chanel and Dior dominates the globe. Specific styles of garments have become fashion icons, including jeans, t-shirts, and business suits. Recently, Islamic businesses and consumers have been building their own fashion, distinct from Western designs and styles. Clothing that was previously associated with only a certain group of people has now spread throughout the Islamic world. Examples of this include the abaya, kaftan, and dishdasha, which today are not only worn by women of the Arab world, but also by non-Arab Muslims in western societies. The salwaar kamiz, traditionally worn by South Asians, is also worn today by Muslims in diverse variations of styles.