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8 International Hijabi fashionistas you should follow on Instagram, stat

27.05.2020

By Kelly Lim

8 International Hijabi fashionistas you should follow on Instagram, stat
In need of style inspo for Raya? Here’s a round-up of some of the most stylish Hijabi ladies on the internet

As the fashion world becomes more and more inclusive, modest wear is slowly (but surely) taking its place in the industry, and has become more omnipresent in recent years. Gone were the days where modest fashion is perceived merely as wearing covered-up clothing. Nowadays, it’s also a way for Muslim women to showcase their style by experimenting with different trends that defy the typical stereotypes—while remaining modest, of course.

International brands are launching modest wear lines or more elaborate collections to cater to this untapped market. Thanks to the power of Instagram, we’ve found a list of Hijabi fashionistas with enviable styles that even non-Muslims aspire to emulate. Here are the ladies who you should be following, stat.

Sara Sabry

It’s undeniable that Sara Sabry has got style, but her super-fun personality will shine through as you scroll through her IG feed. In between her fashionable OOTDs, are the funny short videos that’ll make us—and her one million followers—laugh. Often spotted in the latest trends, she always adds her own touch into the looks, be it a cap over her hijab, or a bum bag over a dress.

Leena Asad

 

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Always spotted in white or light tones, the Texas-based influencer often leans towards neutral-hued clothing that radiates a demure vibe. To play things up, she includes girly touches such as lace, ruffles, and florals into her outfit.

Fatma Husam

 

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The Dubai influencer is the epitome of feminine elegance. Her signature style usually comprises of a pastel long dress or a plain trousers look with a long outerwear layered over, resulting in silhouettes that flow with every move. If you need some inspo on easy, polished dressing, look no further. Apart from that, we like how the 28-year-old edges it up once in a while with her athleisure looks and bold colours. Her enviable bag collection—filled with arm candies from Chanel, Hermès, Dior, Louis Vuitton and more—is worth noting too.

Saufeeya Goodson

 

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Based between Dubai and New York, this fashion blogger showcases the versatility of her style on her feed, from rocking a street-cool all-black ensemble to a feminine colour-block ensemble. She plays it up with her hijab too. Depending on her outfit, you’ll find her in chic turbans in an array of colours and prints that no doubt complements her look—she’s definitely an inspiration for Hijabis out there.

Maria Alia

 

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Based in NYC, it should come as no surprise that the half Palestinian and half Puerto Rican fashionista has that too-cool-for-school vibe when it comes to her sense of style. In an interview with Nasty Gal, she revealed, “I think it’s really important to show that you don’t have to limit yourself based on modesty or your religion or culture—you can still be stylish.” A scroll through her feed and you’ll notice her effortless attempt at rocking various styles, whether it is a cinched-waist prairie get-up or a full layered snow bunny look.

Khaoula El Boumeshouli

A modest style influencer based in Amsterdam, Khaoula El Boumeshouli’s love for neutral hues is apparent from her Instagram feed, and she perfectly shows how to elevate the simplest jeans and sneakers get-up with a statement outerwear, It-bags of the moment, eye-catching sunnies and a pop of colour. Her casual-cool style is one that’s easy to emulate.

Sally Omo

 

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Sally Omo’s style can be described as polished with hints of vintage flair. When she’s not in a blazer or pantsuit look, you can find her in ’50s or ’60s-inspired polka-dot maxi dresses or a ribbed sweater-shirt combination, but either way, she always looks sophisticated. Her trendy footwear options—from Gucci velvet loafers to Fendi monogram heels—have our seal of approval too.

Nabilah Kariem Peck

The South African native calls herself “a skinny girl with fat dreams”. When it comes to her #OOTDs, one thing’s for sure: she has got all her poses down pat. We love her bold more-is-more aesthetic; anything but a T-shirt-and-jeans girl, she consistently opts for interesting textures, prints and statement accessories to give her outfits that extra ‘oomph’. Her love for leopard prints is apparent too.

Marwa Meme Biltage

Marwa—or more known as Meme—may have the least followers among the lot, but trust us when we say that the Irish-Palestinian beauty is one of the rising style stars to watch. The founder and EIC of fashion and lifestyle magazine Mademoiselle Meme, she’s always spotted in nonchalantly trendy (yet modest) ensembles that make her one of the most loved modest fashionistas during New York Fashion Week.

Discover more on modest fashion here.

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