The Islamic Fashion Festival (IFF), held Wednesday for the second consecutive year, was themed "Diversity in Modesty", It was held in aid of The Duke of Edinburgh International Award for Young People and The Wessex Youth Trust.
"We are witnessing the rise of many talented Muslim designers from all over the world. These designers are improvising attire to suit not only their local cultures but are also infusing global flair in their designs. Herein lies a great window of opportunity for all fashion designers," Rosmah Mansor, wife of Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak said in her address during the gala.
"We hope to generate the message that Islamic fashion can be just as trendy, just as colorful and just as stylish as mainstream fashion. Nevertheless, creativity need not be compromised with the Islamic requirements of modesty," she added.
The Duke of Edinburgh International Award and The Wessex Youth Trust are United Kingdom charities focused on children and young people.
The IFF, now a global event, made its debut in London in July 2011.
Source: BERNAMA