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High end Hijab: Dolce & Gabbana's new collection
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Jan 13, 2016
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High end Hijab: Dolce & Gabbana's new collection
Is Dolce and Gabbana's new hijab and abaya collection truly progressive or just the designers effort to break into a lucrative market?

Is Dolce and Gabbana's new hijab and abaya collection truly progressive or just the designers effort to break into a lucrative market?

Earlier this month, Italian fashion house Dolce and Gabbana launched a new collection which featured mostly dark and subtle hues, some floral patterns but the new items do NOT reveal a whole lot of skin. 

They're not supposed to, because the new D&G line is intended for Muslim women looking to cover themselves. 

Joining the show with insight into why some of the biggest names in fashion are now catering to this market is Edina Lekovic with the Muslim Public Affairs Council.

To hear the full interview, click the blue play button above.