In the past, Indonesian designers of Islamic fashion have presented their collections at shows like
Fashion Exploration,
Jakarta Fashion Week and the
Islamic Fashion Festival.
This time, fashion house
Up2date showcased some of their designs at the Transconic 2009 fashion show in Jakarta on December 17th. Check out their website for lots more of their designs, including an adorable
kids' range!
Update: Find out more about Up2date in this article:
Muslim fashion giving a nod to spandex
Breaking through the mold of sequined tunics and abaya, fashion brand Up2date has stormed the Indonesian market with comfortable pieces using fabric that was once unthinkable for Islamic fashion wear: cotton spandex.
Since the opening of their first store in Bandung two years ago, the brand has aggressively expanded, with 17 stores across Indonesia and sales representatives in Dubai and Tehran.
Introducing a mix and match concept by providing colorful clothing pieces with fashionable cuts using comfortable fabric, the fashion label makes it possible for Muslim women opting to cover up according to religious teachings in their own personal style.
Read the rest here.
