Thursday, September 15, 2016

Muslim designer stages the first ever NYFW runway show to feature a hijab in every look (Photos)


A Muslim designer has made history by presenting the first ever collection at New York Fashion Week to feature hijabs in every look. See photos after the cut


Anniesa Hasibuan is also the first Indonesian to have a show at an official NYFW venue.

The 30-year-old's collection, which she presented at Skylight At Moynihan Station, Manhattan, on Monday, featured 48 looks formed of 38 ready-to-wear pieces and ten evening gowns.



Monumental: Muslim designer Anniesa Hasibuan, 30, from Indonesia, presents first ever New York Fashion Week collection, pictured, to feature hijabs in every look


History in the making: She presented her collection, pictured, at Skylight At Moynihan Station, Manhattan, on MondayHistory in the making: She presented her collection, pictured, at Skylight At Moynihan Station, Manhattan, on Monday



Elegance: Her collection showcased 48 looks with 48 ready-to-wear pieces and ten evening gowns

Groundbreaking: The designer, pictured on the runway after the show, also became the first Indonesian designer to present at an official NYFW venue
The designer, pictured on the runway after the show, also became the first Indonesian designer to present at an official NYFW venue
Her collection, called De Jayakarta, featured headscarves in gold, silver and pink, metallic silver and gold long skirts, beaded shiny jackets and silky pants.

The color pallet also included brown, peach and green.

The looks were finished off with bold statement jewelry, metallic waist bands and jeweled sunglasses.

The evening dresses featured a striking lace white lace cape overlaying pink a stunning trailing veil. 

Opulent: The show featured headscarves in gold, silver and pink, metallic silver and gold long skirts, beaded shiny jackets and silky pantsOpulent: The show featured headscarves in gold, silver and pink, metallic silver and gold long skirts, beaded shiny jackets and silky pants



Stunning: One of the evening gowns featured a striking lace veil, pictured



Accessorize: The looks were finished off with bold statement jewelry, metallic waist bands and jeweled sunglasses


Foundations: Anniesa, who was born in Jakarta, started out pursuing fashion as a hobby by creating garments for friendsFoundations: Anniesa, who was born in Jakarta, started out pursuing fashion as a hobby by creating garments for friends


Rising star: As her career progressed she started taking fashion design courses in London and last year she made her first major runway debut in the English capitalSteady rise: She has showcased her designs at Jakarta Fashion Week, in Istanbul, London and New York at the Couture New York Fashion Week and most recently at NYFW


Rising star: As her career progressed she started taking fashion design courses in London and last year she made her first major runway debut in the English capitalBrand building: Anniesa, who is married to entrepreneur Andika Surachman, has opened boutiques in Kemang, South Jakarta

Brand building: Anniesa, who is married to entrepreneur Andika Surachman, has opened boutiques in Kemang, South JakartaSteady rise: She has showcased her designs at Jakarta Fashion Week, in Istanbul, London and New York at the Couture New York Fashion Week and most recently at NYFW


Hesitant: She said she was not initially certain about her ready-to-wear line but she was convinced by the positive reaction she received in Istanbul


Hesitant: She said she was not initially certain about her ready-to-wear line but she was convinced by the positive reaction she received in Istanbul

Fashion history in the making! Muslim designer stages the first ever NYFW runway show to feature a hijab in every look

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