Amid the Paris Fashion Week jungle of runways and after-parties, shimmering dresses, and sky-high heels, there was an unexpected trend this year: head coverings
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France launched its latest Islamophobic controversy earlier this year when the national legislature tried to pass a law banning Muslim girls under 18 from covering their hair in public and any hijabi mothers from accompanying their children on school trips. France has targeted Muslim women and girls for decades: Hijabs have been banned in public schools since 2003, and niqabs, or face veils, were banned in 2010.
In an era of transparent dresses and lingerie, Muslim women have kept modest dress alive in mainstream culture. When Kim Kardashian appeared at the Met Gala last month in a head-to-toe ensemble of black fabric, she was lauded for her edginess. While the Balenciaga piece didn’t conceal her ponytail, it covered everything else — including her face. For Muslim Twitter, Kim’s look was immediately comparable to a traditional form of Muslim women’s dress.
And the dissonance might not necessarily be coming from brands and designers, many of which have fully embraced — whether by the strong hand of social media or otherwise — more diversity in shape, size, and color on their catwalks.
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