The glamorization of oppression. “There are probably people who don’t even think there is fashion in Islam. But if you look at Saudi Arabia, Dubai and Beirut, the fashion is really vibrant, and it can speak to larger political and social developments, cultural understanding and misunderstandings.”
I’ve seen Muslim women in niqabs buying expensive high fashion clothes in high-end shops on Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles. But they didn’t dare wear them out in public, even in Los Angeles. Will “The Fashion of Islam” discuss how “vibrant” the fashion world is in Saudi Arabia, where a woman was just arrested for venturing out without her head covered? Will “The Fashion of Islam” discuss the “vibrant” fashion of Aqsa Parvez, whose Muslim father choked her to death with her hijab after she refused to wear it? Or Aqsa and Amina Muse Ali, a Christian woman in Somalia whom Muslims murdered because she wasn’t wearing a hijab? Or the 40 women who were murdered in Iraq in 2007 for not wearing the hijab; or Alya Al-Safar, whose Muslim cousin threatened to kill her and harm her family because she stopped wearing the hijab in Britain; or Amira Osman Hamid, who faced whipping in Sudan for refusing to wear the hijab; or the Egyptian girl, also named Amira, who committed suicide after being brutalized for her family for refusing to wear the hijab; or the Muslim and non-Muslim teachers at the Islamic College of South Australia who were told that they had to wear the hijab or be fired; or the women in Chechnya whom police shot with paintballs because they weren’t wearing hijab; or the women also in Chechnya who were threatened by men with automatic rifles for not wearing hijab; or the elementary school teachers in Tunisia who were threatened with death for not wearing hijab; or the Syrian schoolgirls who were forbidden to go to school unless they wore hijab; or the women in Gaza whom Hamas has forced to wear hijab; or the women in Iran who protested against the regime by daring to take off their legally-required hijab; or the women in London whom Muslim thugs threatened to murder if they didn’t wear hijab; or the anonymous young Muslim woman who doffed her hijab outside her home and started living a double life in fear of her parents, or all the other women and girls who have been killed or threatened, or who live in fear for daring not to wear the hijab?
Who is standing in solidarity with them and the many, many other Muslim women who have been brutalized, threatened, or even killed for not wearing the hijab or niqab? When is their fashion extravaganza?
“‘The Fashion of Islam’ to Arrive at de Young in 2018,” by Jori Finkel, New York Times, December 26, 2016:
SAN FRANCISCO — The de Young Museum here has drawn big crowds before with shows on Oscar de la Renta, Jean Paul Gaultier and Yves Saint Laurent. But for its next big fashion extravaganza, the museum is entering new territory — and moving from gowns to hijabs, the head scarves worn by many Muslim women. The museum’s new director, Max Hollein, has scheduled “The Fashion of Islam,” the first major show developed since his arrival, for the fall of 2018.
In Australia, the traveling show “Faith, Fashion, Fusion” recently explored the market for “modest fashion.” Otherwise, few museums have touched the topic.
“There are probably people who don’t even think there is fashion in Islam,” Mr. Hollein said. “But if you look at Saudi Arabia, Dubai and Beirut, the fashion is really vibrant, and it can speak to larger political and social developments, cultural understanding and misunderstandings.”
Mr. Hollein’s idea is to approach the subject from different perspectives, examining how Islamic styles are shaped by seemingly polar opposites: religious beliefs, which seek to avoid any appearance of extravagance and arrogance, or calling attention to oneself, and global fashion trends.
One part of the show will look at interpretations of hijabs by Islamic and European designers, from Iman Aldebe and Hussein Chalayan to Dolce & Gabbana. Another will display Islamic streetwear and sportswear, addressing the burkini ban controversies that have plagued the beaches of France. Another section is expected to be more historical and show examples of traditional Muslim dress….

Adrian says
Radical Chic by Dhimmis
Adrian says
In 1966 “Lenny” Bernstein threw a party for the Black Panthers and invited all the trendy elite… Tom Wolfe skewered this virtue-signaling in his hilarious book “Radical Chic.”
http://centrefortheaestheticrevolution.blogspot.com/2010/07/radical-chic-that-party-at-lennys-my.html
Looks like the lesson still has not been learned…
quota raven says
LOVED that, and “Bonfire of the Vanities”, too!
Cheers!
quota raven
Jeff says
Let’s face it: jews are their own worst enemy. They supported Obama by 80%; only blacks voted for him in greater numbers. It’s amazing that righteous, pro Israel gentile conservatives in congress and elsewhere give them the time of day. Jews work to defeat them in every election in favor of black and other leftist jew haters.
gravenimage says
It is not just Jews who are involved with this appalling show at the de Young, but many dhimmi Gentiles, as well.
A Harris USA says
There is just no words to explain such stupid ideas.. As a female who has been through many fashion in and outs, mini skirts, granny dresses, big hair, and so on, I can only say the idiots in San Fran-freako, are the usual drug filled, mindless liberal fools as always.. Wonder if the morons will feature FGM?? Maybe try that fashion out too!!
Jb says
I have a nephew that converted to Islam while in college. From time to time he would bring his girlfriend a Muslim and her Muslim girlfriend over to the house for a get together asocial event definitely not a quote party quote and all of my nephews girlfriend s girlfriends we’re dressed up in beautiful colorful silky outfits that reminded me of the one that Junie wore on I Dream of Jeannie from the 60s TV show. Some of the girls were not perfect and their body shape but these outfits confined I think I might have been out of what us westerners call proportion. I was quite impressed and attracted to most of the girls that were there and can appreciate their outfits as opposed to a pair of jeans that might reveal and imperfection or slacks that are too hike and reveal panty lines Etc. And from what I observed they didn’t put anything extra over there heads for outfits when they went outside so I don’t think they were breaking any Islamic rules with what they were wearing. Some of them we were very devout and did not allow you to touch them or shake their hands let alone hug or to cheek greeting kiss. But there were a couple of them who spoke out and said I am not too devout or to whatever it was implied if they couldn’t shake my hand and shook my hand and also gave me a hug. Are there even though I’m not a big fan of Islam 228 heavy hand on its subjects I could get used to the fact is that I would be quite happy with a woman who were with these girls were wearing that day every day inside or out because it’s like having a a harem full of genies. So as I respect the doctor I doubt that fashion show will be full of black burqas and all that other equipment they used to hide themselves from Life with. So give it a chance before people on this site start putting down other people regardless of their situations and there diverse cultural influences and you might be surprised and even appreciate it. Remember most Muslims in general are God fearing somewhat respectful of all people there is a stigma they have grown up with and learned about how the West is evil as most of the weapons found on their battery Battlefield where are there well we’re mostly if not completely made by white people thank French the Russians Us. Remember every Muslim child most likely has a Muslim parent who had in Race 2 be a Muslim in life first and then whatever it is you like to do that’s your prerogative. Just remember to make sure your hands and feet are clean and you’ve showered if you’ve had any type of sex or a bowel movement or urinated before you present yourself to Allah 5/times a day for prayer. Because those are the rules to them. So like I said give the show a shot there’s no way we’re going to be able to get rid of Islam maybe Donald Trump will find a way for all of us to appreciate one another here in this country at least so no one is offended all the while he’s has to do with e responsibilities of the heavy reading the heavy vetting
quota raven says
JB – What you wrote is confusing to me, but in the end I think you should read more on Jihad Watch. There is no room for Muslim apologists in the Western World, and your lack of knowledge makes you sound like one. You are the problem.
Your comment appears to be sincere, and I can only say that you are missing the main message of Islam vis a vis the USA and the West.
Islam, a theocracy, prescribes that they dominate, kill, rape, punish, tax, steal from and lie to “infidels”.They loathe and attempt to destroy anyone who does not subscribe to their foul agenda and embrace sharia law, which they are working hard to impose on the West.
If you can find it in your heart to embrace and try to understand such a people, then you are a complete, non-thinking moron. And unless you are yourself a Muslim, you are suicidal. Good luck with that.
Cheers!
quota raven
Dacritic says
The problem with the West these days… and the Qurayza Jews all those years before, is they are/were giving Islam too much space and leeway to grow, when it should have been wiped off the map 14 centuries ago. The Q Jews, because of wanting to remain neutral in the conflict between the Muslims and the Meccans, inadvertently caused their own tribe-ocide, when they should have cooperated with the Meccans and routed the slimy “prophet” and his army of barbarians.
Jaladhi says
The photo reminds of “Ghosts of the Muslim past”!!
copakeman says
I believe n pelosi has a front row seat for this festivity(?) I am so happy san francisco is a wonderful(?) city in our USA. I am sure the muslim fasion show has taken Henry Ford’s advice to Americans, “females can wear any color, as long as it is black”
What a way to start my day..
quota raven says
Well said, Copakeman…would that be Copake, NY, right near that muslim enclave all by itself out in the county? (I’m formerly from Millerton)
Love the Henry Ford crack!
Cheers!
quota raven
mccode says
Easy exhibit.
Just throw a few trash bags over a mannequin and …voila…Instant Muslim chic..
Westman says
And speaking of bags: http://m.imgur.com/gallery/CzNwTz6
Cecilia Ellis says
OMG, Westman! Hilarious!
abad says
LMAO
Ashley says
That was great, Westman! Thanks for the chuckle.
gravenimage says
I’ve seen that one before, Westman–grimly hilarious.
joy says
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA good one!!! LMAO
Champ says
Hilarious, mccode!! ..lol! 😀
Vyx says
Wow. Talk about denial.
I have never heard a black tent described as “vibrant.”
eur says
The gay community of san francisco greet their future executors. They can begin with the sharia in the Castro District.
Silas Praygood says
Well stated eur. Interesting? I wonder if the LGBT community will be there to greet the sharia’s with open arms.
And Mr. Spencer provides us with another gem, thanks sir.
gravenimage says
Muslims have already begun attacking Gay people in San Francisco:
“Video of San Francisco Muslims shooting gay man shows 11 other attacks that same night”
https://www.jihadwatch.org/2010/03/video-of-san-francisco-muslims-shooting-gay-man-shows-11-other-attacks-that-same-night
quota raven says
Actually, as I read the article, I imagined all sorts of colorful,, vibrant hijabs. Bright colors, prints, more subtle colors, gardens of color flowing down the back…..It would be an enormously profitable sector of the fashion industry/economy if it takes hold! Just think of all that flowing color, and coquettish masks over the face…!
Cheers!
quota raven
p.s. Well, of course it’s appalling, in light of how real life is, as presented in introduction above.
Elaine McMurren says
I think they just don’t want to wash their hair.
The RationalVoice says
Yes I have seen Muslim women in beautifully coloured hijabs and wearing full makeup so there is a fashion industry possibility here.
I don’t think the radicalised hate mongers of that religion would approve though.!
Maybe this culture will morph into something more acceptable like the Chinese culture has.
epistemology says
Well there is no more vibrant fashion than in Islam. I read the book by a French journalist ‘Dans la peau d’une jihadiste’ ‘In the skin of a jihadist’. This courageous woman gets in contact with a high ranking French speaking IS fighter who wants to marry her. He tells her when she comes to Syria she has to wear a sirtar, that’s a full veil garment including gloves and eye covering, the woman wearing that crab needs a guide dog. The whole body is covered by some ugly black fabric. But what she’s wearing underneath for her horny husband is a totally different matter. That lecherous prick demanded her to wear a garter belt and fishnet stockings underneath. You can wear anything sexy for husband he said.
So you see Islamic fashion is very coherent unlike Western fashion of course and the standards are really high, cheers to that as you always say.
RL Robison says
Several years ago, in a Mid West college town, I noticed a Muslim family in a supermarket; the scene was unforgettable. The wife and little girl were completely covered in black sacking, like the picture in this article, and looked like bats. The man, however, wore tight, black leather pants, a tight, tucked-in, red silk shirt open to the waist and topped with layers of gold neck chains. He looked like a peacock among crows and I found that picture quite repulsive. That the shrouded wife might have been wearing exotic clothing under her sack in order to feed into that guy’s vanity is an even more repulsive thought.
Westman says
“There are probably people who don’t even think there is fashion in Islam ..”
I’m definitely one of those people: http://www.goo.gl/GW5mUh
My Christmas tree has more fashion than Islam, men or women.
There really a Islamic fashion show in Paris? Uhh, no. In Turkey? Yes, the name fits.
High fashion sweats: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/18/world/europe/turkeys-islamic-fashion-revolution.html?_r=0
Benedict says
Maybe
http://www.goo.gl/GW5mUh
is an appropriate response to
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2463259/french-pupils-pose-for-outrageous-naked-end-of-year-school-photo-with-their-teacher/
What do you think?
Noel says
Benedict – I like this one.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/pcaqfl4a9p4ccnn/18%20Female%20Doctors.JPG?dl=0
A picture of 18 female doctors on graduation day.
Cecilia Ellis says
Noel, the one on the third row, second from the right, looks very familiar … ?
Lynn Miller says
I used to live in the Detroit area. Every year or two there would be a newspaper article about some Muslim girl getting beaten by her father after her family found out she was going to the mall without hijab. Groups of Muslim girls would say they were studying together and then go to the mall on a Saturday afternoon to hang out. They would remove their headscarves and apply make-up in the car on the way there. They were probably pretending to be free like American women. Unfortunately, sometimes they would be recognized by a neighbor who would tell the family and the girl would be beaten or worse.
gravenimage says
Yes–this is grimly common.
davej says
There seems to be an addiction to novelty and the bizarre among left wingers and most of the media. Being different is not always better. It is very strange how progressives and gender warriors have made Islam their new pet project, considering that they are particularly high on the Islamic enemies list.
Keith Gilbert says
Clit cut burka babes in bags with bomb pockets…wonderful cultural event with diversity hidden below the rag bag.
Champ says
“The Fashion of Islam”
What an oxymoron …
marina says
What is so fashionable about tents and head bags?
Angemon says
I knew San Francisco was queer, but this is on another level… I wonder if it’s meant to spite Trump?
gravenimage says
Knowing how far ahead museum shows are planned, Angemon, I imagine this stupidity was in the works long before Trump won the election–possibly even before he was the Republican nominee.
Champ says
San Francisco’s de Young Museum to hold big fashion extravaganza: “The Fashion of Islam”?
I think THE HYPNODROME would be a more fitting venue for this fashion ‘freak’ show!
Ashley says
Appalling…
LR says
My comment may not be popular here…
Once in a while I have seen some very beautiful dresses a Muslima is wearing. There are not that many Muslims where I live…Some of them wear regular western clothes, so you don’t even known they are Muslim, unless you know them.
Of course there is nothing fashionable about horrid burkas.
This is a good opportunity for some ‘feminist’ to make a nice placard of the names of the women killed for not wearing the hijab, for those going to the show to see.
How about a dress…with the names of those women killed…each name in the language of her country.
LR says
PS. ‘Islamic fashion’ is big in places like India/Indonesia/Malaysia…where the more modern muslim women are able to be more free and colorful with their fashion…
Ade says
everybody say cheeeeese !
gravenimage says
San Francisco’s de Young Museum to hold big fashion extravaganza: “The Fashion of Islam”
……………………
Sometimes I am so embarrassed by my city…
Even the *official* photo for this show is profoundly depressing–a bunch of women dressed in identical long black clothes, the only variety the tablecloths enveloping their heads:
http://sfist.com/2016/12/27/the_fashion_of_islam_coming_to_the.php
Peggy says
Derelicte by Mohammad.
Only the best garbage bags will do.
Karen says
The fashion trendsetter under the hijab or burqa – a tired image you’ll see periodically in fashion and travel magazines. These are breezy attempts to portray female Islamic attire as tweaks to the wardrobe of an otherwise chic, empowered and fully realized woman. These articles never saw a hijab they didn’t like, and never seem to mention the compulsory nature of the dress code. I wonder if the exhibit will downplay this also.
Robert_K says
“Islamic fashion” – as ABC news used to say in one of its prime time news shows, ” a sign of the (New York) Times:.
quota raven says
With the addition of great blocks of flowing color, however, Robert, the whole thing could be quite witty and challenging to the status quo. Think outside the box,non?
I may have a visually artistic imagination, but what I see makes me grin!
Cheers!
quota raven
gravenimage says
I wish this was a challenge to Islamic strictures–but, alas, it is not. Just more “Islamonorming”, I’m afraid.
Guest says
I think they are confusing the word fashion with segregation.
Guest says
San FranSicko should have named it “The Fascism of Islam”, that would be more honest…
Champ says
Good one, Guest! …so true.
Saraha says
Well if the people of San Fransico put up with this then they are stupider then I thought.
dumbledoresarmy says
Islamopuffery.
Dawa.
Making mohammedanism ‘cool’ for silly girls who watched Disney’s Aladdin when they were kids and neglected to read Ayaan Hirsi Ali’s “Infidel” when they grew up.
And what *no-one* tells the fools who swoon over the latest exquisitely dressed hijabette, is that from the Islamic POV, *every* non-Islamically dressed woman or girl – no matter *how* modestly dressed she is, by non-Islamic standards – is by definition “uncovered meat”, free to all mohammedan male takers who think they can get away with it and have the opportunity. *Every* nonislamically dressed female is, *qua* non-Islamic female, a slut and a whore, slave fodder, booty, there to be raped. Even if she’s a Catholic nun or an amishwoman.
The dichotomy is “Islamically-dressed woman = ‘modest’, = ‘covered’/ *owned* female, belonging to some Mohammedan male as his absolute property, and: “unislamically dressed female = IMMODEST, = uncovered meat, up for grabs. And even if she’s wearing a – non-Islamic – wedding ring, it makes no difference whatsoever; she’s *still* up for grabs.
http://www.frontpagemag.com/fpm/263991/burkini-about-sexual-violence-against-women-daniel-greenfield
I wonder how people would react if there were a protest outside this exhibition, featuring a parade of women and girls between age 7 and 70, in a variety of perfectly modest (by our modern infidel standards) dress, and including a nun and someone dressed like an Amishwoman, and someone dressed like a Jewish frum girl, and someone in Hindu sari, and a city type in a power-suit, and a soccer mom in jeans and t-shirt, and two schoolgirls in school uniform – elementary school age, and lower high school – and every one of them is labelled “Uncovered Meat”, and “Up For Grabs” and “Infidel Slut” and “Infidel Whore” and “Naked Woman”.
Susette says
What an insult to the fashion industry. Forced covering is NOT fashion. Modest dress is NOT a hijab. Fashion can be modest and I prefer an alluring design that leaves much for the imagination to over-exposure. The pic from gravenimage is not fashion. It’s a disgusting show of oppression disguised as modesty. Real feminists, myself included, need to object to these shows. I will be writing to this crazy museum.