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From Riyadh to Rawalpindi: How Pakistani women are redefining the abaya

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From Riyadh to Rawalpindi: How Pakistani women are redefining the abaya

Gulf trends reshape local styles as designers blend Middle Eastern cuts with Pakistani preferences and flair
Young women are turning abayas into personal statements, helped by social media and global fashion cues

By SAIMA SHABBIR · 03 July 2025

Pakistan urges France to review ‘Islamophobic’ ban on wearing abaya in schools

Pakistan urges France to review ‘Islamophobic’ ban on wearing abaya in schools

By Arab News Pakistan · 08 September 2023

France imposes abaya ban on first day of school

France imposes abaya ban on first day of school

By AFP · 04 September 2023

French abaya ban in schools draws applause, criticism

French abaya ban in schools draws applause, criticism

By Reuters · 28 August 2023

Wings is the sci-fi inspired abaya label you need to know

Wings is the sci-fi inspired abaya label you need to know

By Khaoula Ghanem · 18 May 2022

Models walk the runway showcasing the unique styles of the ‘Khaleeki Chic’ abaya line. Each abaya uses traditional Saudi cultural influence combined with modern colors and textures to create the international abaya for all women to wear. (AN Photo/Basheer Saleh)

Khaleeki Chic fashion show in Saudi Arabia redefines the abaya

By Lama Alhamawi · 23 January 2021

‘Once it’s gone, it’s gone’: Edgy new abaya label sparks demand with limited drops

‘Once it’s gone, it’s gone’: Edgy new abaya label sparks demand with limited drops

By Khaoula Ghanem · 19 September 2020

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Designer puts life on the line to sell bullet-proof traditional Saudi clothing

Designer puts life on the line to sell bullet-proof traditional Saudi clothing

By Essam Al-Ghalib · 11 July 2019

Where We Are Going Today: The Concept Store

Where We Are Going Today: The Concept Store

By Ruba Obaid · 15 September 2018

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Pakistan first lady’s oath outfit was an Algerian-influenced design

Pakistan first lady’s oath outfit was an Algerian-influenced design

By Sabah Bano Malik · 25 August 2018

Saudi Arabian woman designs abayas for freer lifestyles

Saudi Arabian woman designs abayas for freer lifestyles

By Reuters · 28 June 2018

Fitness meets fashion as Saudi designer launches first sports abaya

Fitness meets fashion as Saudi designer launches first sports abaya

By NOOR NUGALI · 16 June 2018

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