| When people think of Islamic clothing, they tend to | | | | door-to-door to introduce it's trendy yet modest |
| picture dark, uninspiring cloth that drapes from ones | | | | designs to the growing population of Muslim women. |
| head to her feet. But Islamic clothing for women can | | | | Today, Saouli's designer Islamic clothing is featured in |
| be as modern and fashionable as any other - as long | | | | fashion shows in Paris, Belgium, and the UK. The |
| as it stays within the Islamic guidelines of modest | | | | company also has two flagship stores in Brussels to |
| dress. | | | | satisfy the needs of its fashionably modest |
| It seems that every few months, a new Islamic | | | | customers. |
| clothing designer launches a collection of modern | | | | Marabo can be considered as an American version of |
| modest clothes. The goal of these designers is to | | | | Saouli. This relatively new company is ran by Brooke |
| break away from stale traditional styles and introduce | | | | Samad, who designs and manufactures the clothes in |
| a fresh take on what Islamic clothing can look like. | | | | her New Jersey home. Marabo sells its designer long |
| Saouli is one of the first in this new breed of Islamic | | | | skirts, blouses, and jackets at its Islamic clothing |
| clothing designers. Based in Brussels, this company | | | | boutique online and through private home shopping |
| launched it's first collection in 2000, ambitiously going | | | | parties. |