The latest Islamic fashion trends that have been introduced are focused around hijabs. They are usually designed in gold or silver with black or red embellishments, often studded with pearls. These adornments can be worn over traditional clothing or even on bare hands. They have recently become so popular that many western women have chosen to wear them.
Twenty contestants from nineteen countries will be participating in this year’s Miss World pageant and all of them will be participating in other events, like reciting the Koran and performing the qasida, which is a call to prayer. The organizing committee for the pageant clearly stated that they were not in favor of the use of hijabs during the competition, but they did not ban them. Organizers of this year’s event said that they only wanted to demonstrate that there is a solution to the outdated concept of beauty espoused by the British-owned Miss World pageant. They also added that they were particularly pleased with the participation of Indonesian contestant Erijah Idah Zaidab, who is wearing the latest Islamic jewelry.
Zaidab is among the first Muslims to grace the Miss World title, and she is well popular in Indonesia, where she is originally from. She is described by most visitors to her home as a quiet, shy yet beautiful woman who has a strong desire to follow her dream and excel in her career. Other than her winning this year’s crown, she has not been too involved in the limelight, keeping her hair tied back and her demeanor private. This shows how important it is to present a modern, attractive Muslim woman – one who looks like a model rather than a beauty queen. This is the latest Islamic fashion trends that weaves its way through the pages of international beauty pageants.