In a first, hijab designer stuns New York Fashion Week

New York Fashion Week is the most anticipated event of the year for fashionistas all across the globe. This year, NYFW made history by featuring a Jakarta-based designer for her unique women's wear. Her designs are rooted in Indonesian inspirations coupled with traditional Muslim looks.

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Designer Anniesa Hasibuan's hijab wear encompasses crystal-crusted eyewear, pajama pants and chic layering, Anneisa took the headscarf and made it a high-fashion runway mainstay, reports The Upcoming.



Muted pastels were the base for the collection. Pink hues also took to the runway and the flowing garments stood out beautifully on the ramp.


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Stunning silk kaftans and robes were impeccably paired with big belts and chunky neck pieces.



The collection was truly worthy of the crowds extended cheering. Making the headscarf an accessible and wearable feature in this collection brought together what were once perceived as two different worlds. Western glamour blended with Muslim tradition and Indonesian ethnic flair truly made the worlds come together, complete with pearls, silk and gold.

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