Morag Forbes

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And before Dolce & Gabbana, Tommy Hilfiger, and whoever else are supplied as evidence in the case against – for their abaya catwalks – unfortunately (or maybe fortunately) I don’t constitute the 1 per cent who can afford designer Islamic wear, nor do I live in the Gulf states. It strikes me as ironic that while it is Islamic clothing, Islamic culture, and Islamic ideals that are supposedly being represented, the models on those catwalks are not Muslim, the designers are not Muslim, and even the audience present is not Muslim.
It's Not About the Burqa: Muslim Women on Faith, Feminism, Sexuality and Race
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