What to Wear in Tehran: The Evolution of Islamic Chic
The once-drab Iranian hijab has blossomed into colorful and figure-hugging styles that satisfy the letter if not the spirit of Islamic law.
Two women model Islamic-chic styles on a street in Tehran, Aug. 5, 2013. Photo by Barbara Slavin.
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women, shariah, sharia, persian culture, niqab, hijab, fashion
Aug 5, 2013
TEHRAN, Iran — When this reporter first started coming to Iran 17 years ago, required Islamic dress for women came in only four colors: navy blue, dark brown, grey and of course, basic black.
Slowly, however, Iranian hijab has blossomed into a Technicolor array of hues and figure-hugging styles that satisfy the letter if not the spirit of Islamic law.
It is rare these days to see an Iranian woman under 50 wearing the pitch-black tent-like garment known as a chador, long associated with the Islamic Republic.
Mannequins sport the latest trends in Tehran.
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