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Before ever being considered high fashion, the wearing of hijab—the Islamic principle of modesty which not only includes dress for both men and women, but behavior, as well—is most visible as the head covering worn by many Muslim women. Most recently, Italian luxury brand Dolce & Gabbana debuted their S/S 2016 line—a collection of hijabs and abayas (ankle-length robes) specifically targeted to Muslim shoppers in the Middle East.
Fashion icon—a term which is thrown around loosely yet should never be taken lightly, and when you hear it, your mind should, perhaps, shift to the likes of Michelle Obama, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Audrey Hepburn or maybe Pharell Williams—the 2015 Style Icon Award recipient—the award given yannually by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) since 2002. So, can we safely place Amal Clooney in the same category? Does she have an identifiable personal style that will transcend time?
Let’s ditch the cliché beret for a moment and really hone in on the elements of Parisian style. If you take a look at Paris street style as well as classic Parisian attire you’ll find endless similarities in both because they remain loyal to what works—sticking to the basics.
Growing up, Christmas pajamas were a must—not necessarily Christmas themed, but a new pair of PJs for the holidays were always in order. They were usually the kind that had the feet in them and zipped up from the ankles—you know, the ones your throat has been zipped up in at least once. Fast forward a couple of decades and most of us have ditched the one-piece situation. No judgment if the one-piece is still your thing. None.
What to wear when meeting your beau’s parents for the first time shouldn’t be a matter to over think. After all, what’s the big deal when you’re making a first impression and surely to be closely scrutinized regardless of what you’re wearing? Don’t panic, dressing for the occasion can be hassle free—and here’s how—just stick to the basics.
