Saudi Arabia-based fashion authority Marriam Mossalli discusses the popularity of vintage abayas, Melania Trump and the Dior "Feminist" T-shirt. By Lesley McKenzie “The same way women love shoes and ...

The launch of the fashion line redefines the abaya as a global garment for all women, a symbol of elegance and modesty. Saudi Arabia’s Princess Safia Hussein Guerras and Belgian designer Christophe ...

According to one Internet source, the world’s most expensive abaya was recently appraised at USD 350,000. Designed by a world-famous British fashion house, this abaya was made of real gold and ...

In Arab countries, the abaya is known by many names, such as Jalaba, Jalabiya, Omani and Qaftan, but it is basically a simple and loose garment - often black in colour - worn by women in the Arabian ...

Jawaher Alyoha takes fashion very seriously. The 21-year-old from the United Arab Emirates spends upwards of $1,000 a month on clothes, shoes and bags and rarely leaves home without perfect hair and ...

The traditional black loose overgarment known as the abaya has been revolutionised in recent years, thanks to a growing number of fashion-conscious Emirati designers. Originally a way for women to ...

Colourful and oozing defiance, a sports-friendly version of the abaya gown was once considered a symbol of cultural rebellion in conservative Saudi Arabia, but it is fast becoming the new normal.

France's education minister has banned the wearing of the popular long robe known as the abaya in schools. He says it is a symbol of Islam. As students in France return to school this week, some have ...

Saudi women have to wear the abaya by law where they might be seen by a man who is not a relative Saudi women should not have to wear the abaya, a long loose-fitting robe used to cover their bodies in ...