This Canadian modest fashion designer aims to inspire and empower
Popularly known as Edmonton’s Muslim Fashionista, Wedad Amiri is constantly challenging stereotypes about Muslim women through her modest-fashion designs. My Salaam contacted her just as she returned from Maarkah: New York Modest Fashion Show, where her designs had been featured.
The Canadian designer was absolutely thrilled about the event. “The experience was amazing and I learned so many new things. The main reason I did the fashion show is because of the exposure it would get.”
And it’s not just her own brand that she’s excited about: “[A]nother notable modest-fashion brand at the event was hijabi Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad’s Louella line.”
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