Since the beginning, the Hijablog has been in the news. It all started with a short mentioning in ‘The Guardian’, then ‘Toronto Star’, then a lot of Norwegian media; tv, radio, magazines, web news… Here’s a list of the articles published on the web:
The Guardian – The hijab goes high fashion
The Star – Wrapped up in style
Dagbladet (kjendis.no) - Norwegian women have a lot to learn (In Norwegian)
Nettavisen – The recent hijab debate in Norway (in Norwegian, with a video from Studio 5)
In addition, this is what has happened outside the internet:
Radio: ‘NRK’ and ‘Radio Norge’
Tv: ‘Waschera’, ‘I kveld’ and ‘Studio 5′
‘HENNE’ (November/December 2008 issue) – Hijab fashion
‘Dagbladet FREDAG’ (12th of December 2008) – My (hijab) fashion/style (I am so happy with this article, because it’s not supposed to be serious at all and because it features 6 of my scarves and short descriptions - yay).
Do you want to write about Imaan or The hijablog? Send an email to thehijablog (at) hotmail.com
Design for the Cause is a runway fashion show which the proceeds will go to charity. Designers are donating in many ways: in kind services, clothing line auction, sponsorship..ect.
Proceeds go to the Little Suleiman Foundation(http://www.littlesuleiman.spaces.live.com) which benefits children with terminal illnesses and special need health care.
Our shows are held in the US , and in effort to expand the US abaya/modest couture market while contributing to a great cause I am organizing an International show with diverse cultures and styles in mind. As part of the 2009 Recovery Act we are also praying for the opportunity to bring our business back into the community by constructing our apparel in the US made by hard working US designers and tailors.
We recently held a Fashion Show for the benefit this past March 2009 it was a huge success and we raised over 300,000usd. Many designers, business owners, and local celebrities attended. I have to say that I am truly blessed to have been a part of this!
This is a great opportunity for media exposure, direct sales, and networking while doing something honorable. The show is diverse with evening wear, sports wear, Avaunt Gard along with a lingerie designer.
Although, I design with modesty in mind I would be interested in a line with color and flair.
We are currently working on the venue and exact dates of show. If you would like to participate please let me know.
Thank you,
Sara Schauer, Owner & Designer
AL Laylat Couture, USA