Sexy Abayas?
June 28th, 2009In a recent article by the BBC, Emirati abaya designer Badr Al-Budoor, discusses the concept of the “sexy abaya”.
Find out what she has to say here.
Al-Budoor is part of the growing number of hijab fashion designers focusing on the traditional abaya that women wear (mostly in the Gulf countries).
You can check out her website here, although you need an official invite to be able to view her collection.
Another abaya company mentioned in the article is D.A.S. Collection which has caused some scandal for their designs. The two sisters, Reem and Hind Beljafla, start their prices at $1,000 per abaya.
Would you pay a hefty price for a “designer” abaya?
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Even if I was extremely rich, I wouldn’t spend so much money on an article of clothing. You can get nice abayas for much cheaper and spend the rest of the money on other things.
I guess it’s all relative to how much money people have. Sometimes I look back at my student days and think how at that time I couldn’t imagine spending more than $10 or $15 for shoes. Then when I started working I felt like I could afford to spend a little more. But N, I think you’re definitely right, there are very nice fancy abayas that you can buy cheaper.
I can’t imagine paying so much. I think I would try to make it myself first! You can find so much on line that is comparable to these styles for so much less money. Then again I have never had the type of income that would afford me such a luxury. Even if I did (with my same mindset) I would rather have a bargain and get many for half the price! Now people who grow up with money probably don’t think the same and perhaps $1,000 for one piece of clothing is ‘normal’ to them. Different strokes for different folks right? It would be great to just try one on though!!!
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I have to admit I tried to make me a DAS abaya and was unable too,lol. The cut did not work out correctly. I ended up buying one for 2500 dirhams, but it’s so worth it. I love the signature design. The cut is fabulous.