A Muslim designer made history at New York Fashion Week by showing the first-ever collection to feature hijabs in every outfit. In Hasibuan's collection, the hijabs were paired with eye-catching gowns, suits, kimonos and tunics in colorful silks, velvets and brocades, adorned with sequins and pearls. Designer Anniesa HasibuanHasibuan, 30, has blazed a trail as the first designer to outfit all her models in hijabs at an official New York Fashion Week venue. The show concluded with a standing ovation from audience members. Her New York Fashion Week debut drew notable attendees including the US Olympic synchronized swimmer Mariya Koroleva.

Source: Egypt Independent September 16, 2016 08:48 UTC