This Indonesian designer creates history with first hijab-style collection at NYFW

(Source: Anniesa Hasibuan)

Her colourful and vibrant collection looked beautiful, what with her models carrying the hijab with so much of confidence and panache. Hasibuan’s  collection was so loved by all, that reportedly the young designer got a well-deserving standing ovation from the crowd at the fashion event.

It is heartening to see modest fashion increasingly become acceptable at such large-scale fashion events. This comes in the light of increased animosity and scepticism towards the burkini — a type of swimwear and sportswear for women.

Also read: Of burkinis in fashion, Rio, bans and freedom

In an Instagram post, Hasibuan named her latest collection as D’Jakarta. She aspired to depict ‘the colourful and vibrant world of this cosmopolitan city’ through the collection. Hasibuan was inspired by Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia to present the remarkable Indonesian ethnic mosaics at the event.

Hasibuan said she used printing techniques for belt and batik for the patterns on the hijab to add an element of boldness and an Indonesian touch to her designs. And she chose the earthy tones of gold, green and peach to make the detailed designs.

Here’s a video clip from Hasibuan’s show at the NYFW.

Here’s what the people thought of Hasibuan’s collection.

Hasibuan posted how proud she was “to showcase the beauty of Indonesia to the world” at the event where she collaborated with Wardah — a make-up and original cosmetic brand from Indonesia.

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