Muslim designer Anniesa Hasibuan has made history at New York Fashion Week, showcasing the first-ever collection to feature hijabs in every outfit.
Muslim designer Anniesa Hasibuan has made history at New York Fashion Week, showcasing the first-ever collection to feature hijabs in every outfit.
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According to Anniesa, Jakarta occupants have unique style because they come from many different indigenous tribes and foreign backgrounds.
According to Anniesa, Jakarta occupants have unique style because they come from many different indigenous tribes and foreign backgrounds.
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She was also the first Indonesian to present her designs at New York Fashion Week.
She was also the first Indonesian to present her designs at New York Fashion Week.
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In Hasibuan's collection, the hijabs were paired with eye-catching gowns, suits, kimonos and tunics in colorful silks, velvets and brocades, adorned with sequins and pearls.
In Hasibuan's collection, the hijabs were paired with eye-catching gowns, suits, kimonos and tunics in colorful silks, velvets and brocades, adorned with sequins and pearls.
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Her New York Fashion Week show concluded with a standing ovation from the crowd and attracted a number of accolades from social media users.
Her New York Fashion Week show concluded with a standing ovation from the crowd and attracted a number of accolades from social media users.
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Designer Anniesa Hasibuan.
Designer Anniesa Hasibuan.
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