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THINK ABOUT IT: CHAPTER ONE
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JULIY / AUGUST 2018
BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE
GREEN TEA, BLUEBERRY AND BANANA SMOOTHIE
HEALTHY CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFIN
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KEEPING IT ARABIAN CHIC
SUMMER WITH IMMEH ABAYAS
SF SCARVES
SINCERITY SAMIMI
REEL FASHIONABLE
BORA AKSU OFFICIALLY OPENS
SKINNY BANANA MUFFINS
LIVING
MOVING IN TO THE NEW
H E A LTH
VITAMIN ME
IN SINGAPORE
2018: LADY MIHRI MUSFIK
COVER Brand: Arabian Chic Photography: Laura Cone
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Stylist: Nastasha Soumas MUA: Farah Amiri Models: Madina Ali, Ayan Ali, Alena Ek
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alam all! I hope you had a wonderful and blessed Eid. Since our last issue came out days before Ramadan, then I hope you had a smooth Ramadan as well. I hope that what you set out to accomplish in the blessed month, you were able to achieve to the best of your ability. I for one, personally, had a challenging Ramadan. Most of which I have written in my new series called ‘Think about it’ which I have shared in the pages of this new issue. In this issue, we introduce you to some of the latest names in modest fashion and as always we unpack our ‘fashion conversations’ to tackle social topics. In this issue, the common thread you will notice is the diversity of us, Muslim women, how our differences are portrayed in our personal style and the judgement we receive from two very distinct camps - the Islamophobic rhetoric and the judgement within our own community. Far too often we see comments on social media judging our sisters on the way they dress, carry themselves, etc. But are we really in a position to judge?
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ailing from Dubai and taking the leap into modest fashion in April 2018, Arabian Chic is one of the new kids on the modest fashion block. Like every modest fashion label, its inception was borne from the lack of representation for modesty in mainstream fashion.
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Whether this modesty is religiously spurred or not, women from all over the world, from different race and religion, choose modesty for their own reasons and interpret modesty in their own way.
Just as modesty is “unique to each person who embraces it”, so is faith. We cannot glance over the nuances of faith. We all sit on a different level on the spiritually spectrum - no one person is the same; no one person is better than the other. Our interpretation differs depending on our opinions and culture. This translates into our version of modest fashion.
“A truly modest person is nonjudgemental and I think it’s important to remember modesty comes from within”
“Modesty to me is more than just the clothes we wear, it is the core principles of our character. It is the humble heart, the acts of kindness and the unassuming nature of a person. This can be shown outwardly in how we express ourselves with the clothes we wear. I don’t think we can fully define modesty because it is fluid and unique to each person who embraces it. Most modesty comes from a spiritual understanding of religious teachings and cultural traditions. 7
However, we have customers from all over the world who are inspired to dress modestly purely by choice and selfrespect,” said Creative Director, Noor Alotaimi, during our conversation about fashion and faith.
“What is so beautiful about this world is that we all have different opinions, ideals and beliefs and I think fashion is a way of expressing this. Which is why we started Arabian Chic custom design to give all modestly dressed women an outlet to express themselves through their own designs,” Noor explains.
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“As women, we face challenges everyday so I think it is important for us all to support each other wherever we are on our spiritual level and respect each other’s choices. Personally, I used to wear three-quarter length sleeves but now I wear full sleeves it doesn’t mean I wasn’t modest a few years ago it just means as I’ve grown older my personal preferences have changed. A truly modest person is non-judgemental and I think it’s important to remember modesty comes from within.” And we cannot agree more. Arabian Chic takes the style and class of the Middle East and combines them with this diverse view of modesty. Pieces from their collection are designed to fit each individual making them feel confident in their own skin regardless of nationality, race and colour. Thumbing through their social media, it’s apparent that representation is sewn within the seams of the brand. “At Arabian Chic, we want every woman to feel empowered and think it’s important to highlight the diversity of Muslim women. As modest fashion is evolving and being seen by the rest of the world we have a responsibility to represent our community and include everyone in that movement. At the end of the day it is all about changing 9
perceptions and not making anyone feel like they are not seen.” This thread of empowerment is clear within the Arabian Chic ethos. Empowering modestly dressed women is their motivation and they strive to bring confidence through fashion – an industry notoriously known to have a ‘one-size-fits-all’ version of beauty. “Our main vision at Arabian Chic was to make all women feel confident and empowered. This is why we custom fit all our clothes because we know that we all come in wonderful shapes and sizes. The mainstream sizes set by the industry do not define us and ultimately make us feel self-conscious of what size we are fitting into always looking to “drop a dress size”. We strongly believe women of all sizes should be seen throughout fashion campaigns and to be honest a size six lady does not represent us all. In modest fashion, I see a lot of other designers using size six women who have no bust and I think this is deceiving because for the majority of us bigger busted ladies the clothes are never going to look like that on us. We made a conscious effort to choose a model who was bigger busted so our customers could see how the clothing would fit realistically.”
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Empowerment does not end there. To give back, 10% of every purchase of an Arabian Chic piece goes to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund. “At Arabian Chic, we appreciate all the support we have had so far and love to give back which is why we our running our luxury Bali giveaway for our customers this summer. So, for us we wanted to make sure this support from all of you went to a great cause. In the past five weeks, five children have been killed in Gaza and it truly breaks my heart when I hear of the suffering taking place there. Children belong in playgrounds, homes and schools and should be protected not targeted. The Palestine children’s relief fund helps the children and refuges in Palestine and Syria get the medical treatment they need and provides supplies directly to Gaza.”
Photographer: Laura Cone Stylist: Nastasha Soumas MUA: Farah Amiri Models: Madina Ali, Ayan Ali, Alena Ek
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mmeh Abayas is an Islamic fashion boutique that offers contemporary and comfortable clothing, whilst remaining true to modesty. Mehreen Haroon founded it in 2013 at a time where there were few modest clothing websites around for Muslim women. Mehreen has worked persistently for the past five years to develop her brand to offer abayas and modest clothing, which remains stylish for the everyday woman.
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Upon our first meeting, Mehreen was warm and welcoming, she was excited to talk about her collection and brand as well as get to know me. Despite it being a warm day and having driven to a location in the middle of Buckinghamshire, Mehreen was ready to go with a clear vision in mind for her collection.
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One of our favourite things about Immeh Abayas is not only what a genuine person Mehreen is, but her clothing is set to collections, such as the office, let’s do lunch and take me away. There is definitely something for every person and her items are bright and bold as well as muted and calm which make them suitable for almost any occasion. This was an important aspect for Immeh Abayas because Mehreen wanted to create collections that would be suitable all year round, for every day or a special event that stick to current trends. 15
Mehreen told us that she had always wanted to be a designer of her own brand, but being an entrepreneur comes with struggles – it’s not always easy in a constantly changing and growing market. She said that it requires a lot of inner strength, it has to come from within since challenges always arise when running a business. Starting a business means having to do a lot of research into what is being sold, ‘have a vision a stick to it; don’t let anyone make you compromise on what you’ve personally set out to achieve’.
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Customer service is also hugely important, treating customers and clients in an articulate and respectful manner speaks volumes, regardless of the situation. Whilst it is important to listen to clients and customers, it is also important to ‘have a goal in mind and set targets to achieve them’. I was lucky enough to bump into Mehreen again at another Muslim women’s event - it was so great to see her getting involved with the community.
Immeh Abayas consistently appears at events resulting in a strong social media following in the ever-growing modest wear arena. Immeh Abayas caters for all types of women and provides luxurious yet affordable ladies wear such as maxis, abayas, hair pins, sleeves, men’s jubbas and of course, abayas. They are based in Walsall and deliver worldwide. Tap icons to join Immeh Abayas online:
THE WRITER: ANNIE MIRZA Annie is a professional model and writer from the UK with a Pakistani Muslim heritage. Despite the restrictions within the modelling industry for South Asian and Muslims women, Annie has worked with a range of fashion professionals within the UK, Pakistan, India and Canada. She is also a freelance writer and editor for various magazines, websites and companies.
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ven in today’s social climate, where women donning the hijab is more represented in the media than before, hijabi woman occasionally still get targeted and sometimes marginalised. We may have taken back control of the narrative but there is still quite a long way to go to gain inclusivity and acceptance.
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This scrutiny is not just confined to outside of our community but also within. Muslim women get judged from both sides – either on the notion that the hijab oppresses them or on the notion that their version of the hijab is not representative of the faith. So yes, there is still a long way to go to gain inclusivity and acceptance on both sides. We applaud those who have and are striving to speak up and speak out. Whether it be a social activist, a fashion influencer or a fashion label, speaking about the hijab (your version of it) and seeing it portrayed confidently in beautiful imagery gets the conversation going and that is the gateway to change. Today we speak to Firdaus Amran from one such fashion label based in Singapore, SF Scarves.
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How did SF Scarves start? I have always been wanting to have my own business since young. The first business I set up was an online blogshop on Facebook when I was Primary 4. I had to close it down because my parents did not approve with the idea of having a business at such a young age. Now that I am 18 turning 19 years old, just graduated from diploma in business and law, I guess it's the right time for me to start my very first official business. If you are wondering why scarves, it is because I realised that there is an increase in market demand of people wearing the hijab ever since the birth of modest fashion. Therefore, I quickly grabbed the opportunity and got SF Scarves started. What was the inspiration behind the birth of the label? My mum is the greatest blessing Allah SWT has given me and I am thankful for having her in my life. I want my mum to be a part of my business. Hence, SF Scarves got its name by having both her initial and my initial put together. Tell us more about SF Scarves, your collection and the fabric you use. In SF Scarves, we want to inspire every woman to have faith and confidence in 19
themselves despite colour, size, shape or race. We want everyone to feel beautiful and equal. Hence, we ensure that all our collection can suit everyone. Every collection in SF Scarves will always have a personal story behind the creation of the scarves and the naming of the collection. We ensure that the fabric used for all our scarves are the best material in the market and also material that will suit all of our customers. Before modest fashion burst into the scenes, the hijab was viewed as a sign of oppression and in some cases, hijabi women were seen as backward, less educated and have also been passed off on job positions. Do you think we have made that change in perception since the birth of modest fashion and the emergence of hijabi social media influencers? If so, do you think there is room for improvement? Ever since the birth of modest fashion, many people started to change their view towards hijab. This has resulted in the emergence of hijabi social media influencers as hijab now is seen as something fashionable. We have famous celebrities, doctors and athletes donning the hijab. Even our president, Mdm Halimah Yacob is donning the hijab.
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Hijab isn’t a barrier for you to be who you want to be. You can have your freedom despite donning the hijab. However, there is always room for improvement for everything in life. One improvement that our society can make is to ensure that our future generations will understand the meaning behind donning the hijab. We do not want our future sisters to don the hijab solely because of fashion and not because of Allah SWT. When it comes to today’s version of the hijab, there are many styles of hijabs in the market – this all depending on the woman’s individual style, culture, etc. What are your opinions on this? As how everyone has their different ways of expressing their personality and interests, fashion also embraces that belief. Everyone has their own right to dress up the way they want it to be. You can be a turban lover, a khimar lover, a shawl lover or even a bawal lover but what’s important is the relationship you have with Allah SWT.
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The hijab (and different styles of it) gets debated on both sides – the side of the Islamophobic community as well as the side of the Muslim community. What are your thoughts on this and do you think we should comment/judge a woman’s version of hijab and style? “You do not do evil to those who do evil to you but you deal with them with forgiveness and kindness.” Muhammad PBUH (Bukhari) We should always practice what our beloved Prophet Muhammad PBUH has taught us. As long as we know what we are doing is right, we should not bother about what others have to say about us. One’s appearance or the way they choose to express themselves by the way they dress doesn’t portray or reflect their spiritual level. We can’t simply degrade someone solely based on their style, preference nor spiritual level.
We strongly believe that Allah SWT has decided on the rizq each person would get. What sets SF Scarves apart from the rest of our competitors is that our scarves have its own story behind each design. We also ensure that every single design that we produce is suitable for everyone regardless of age, colour or size. What are the future plans for SF Scarves? As to our future plans, we hope that our aspirations to make our brand internationally known will become a reality. We want to further inspire and educate more people all around the world. We want them to realise that this piece of cloth on our head isn’t a hinderance for us, muslim women to be who we want to be.
What, in your opinion, sets SF Scarves apart from the rest of the many hijab labels in the market? We have to admit that when it comes to hijab labels, there are millions in the market. Perhaps, every industry will have their competitors.
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Samimi, which translates to ‘Sincere’ in Turkish, aims to empower Muslim women to do just that. Stylish yet uncompromising to faith, Samimi’s collection beautifully marries the modernity of today’s fashion with the sincerity of faith. We had the pleasure of speaking to Nese Djouma from Samimi to find out a little more about the brand.
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Every Muslim woman is on her own level on the spiritual spectrum and has her own definition of her sincerity of faith. Not all Muslim women are the same. That said, what are your thoughts or opinions on this? Assalam alaikum, thank you for having us and Ramadan Kareem. We are all unique and on a journey of our own; some have just entered into Islam, some have been fortunate to have been in this beautiful religion for some time. Each journey is personal, and no one has the right to judge anyone, as we all know that Allah SWT is the only judge, and He knows best.
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Does Samimi cater to all Muslim women regardless of their level of spirituality? Absolutely it does! Samimi actually caters for ALL women, Muslims and non-Muslims. As we can see the modest fashion is growing and has entered the mainstream fashion industry, to appeal to women who dress modestly for religious and cultural reasons. I think it is now safe to use the term “modest fashion” as in the earlier days you always want to be careful so as to be sure that you weren’t implying that any other fashion was “immodest”.
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Today, individuality is celebrated and the fashion industry has welcomed the long, loose fitting clothing as an antithesis to the revealing outfits from a decade ago. As Muslims, modesty is first and foremost a compliance to the dress code that has been set by the Almighty. However, modesty is all-inclusive to any woman from any faith, background or age who chooses to take a stand in how they present themselves. Seeing that there is a strength and respect in that, is changing the perceptions surrounding modesty, and a modest woman in general.
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What was the inspiration behind the birth of Samimi? The inspiration was truly a guidance from Allah SWT. Being a mother of two children and a stay at home mum, I wanted to do something that would enable me to work around my children, so I decided on setting up my own online clothing business. At the time in 2016, I was a newly practicing Muslim, Alhamdulillah, and I remember struggling with the transition of the dress code due to the fact that I had adopted a mainstream fashion style before practicing my faith. I remember going to East London to browse the modest clothing and I just wasn’t ready to dress in what was available out there. Taking this on board, I realised there is a gap in the market for women such as myself and many other women who are struggling in this type of area. I then sat and designed dresses that I would have worn previous to my Islamic faith, along with incorporating a modest interpretation and twist, which then resulted in the Samimi clothing line.
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Whilst on the topic of faith and fashion, the interpretation of modest fashion defers from one woman to another. When it comes to the topic of hijab, some wear turbans while some wear hijabs that fall below the chest, yet we as the Muslim community pass judgement on the emergence of faith and fashion. What are your opinions on this? As mentioned, nobody has the right to judge another person. We all have our own struggles, and that is between each person and the Almighty. However, I say this with utmost respect, I sincerely feel we should be mindful of ever compromising our faith to fit in with the pressures of society (myself included). May Allah protect and guide us all. When we think fashion and faith, in this case Islam, the first item that comes to mind are abayas yet not all Muslim women wear abayas on a daily basis. How do you cater to the broad range of Muslim women? Great question! Again, we are all on a personal journey and we must do our best to be conscious of the Creator and what he expects from us. I personally have chosen to stay with designing abayas, dresses and kimonos which is a great range for most Muslim women.
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What sets Samimi apart from the other modest fashion brands in the market? Firstly, I’d like to start off with this authentic hadith, “None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself” [Sahih Bukhari, Volume 1, Book 2, Number 15] and with that said, I believe there is room for everyone/brand to come forward with their products and I say this with sincerity, may Allah SWT grant success for all brothers and sisters that are striving for success specially in order to earn His pleasure. As a brand, we are conscious of producing a line that is both diverse and affordable, and at the same time giving our customers the opportunity to feel they can purchase something that 30
perhaps resembles a high street fashion store product however with the compliance of the Islamic dress code. From the fashion events we attended with our clothing line, the feedback we have received have been super positive, both in terms of the quality of our products and the price, Alhamdulillah. We are a brand that is here to help sisters cover with ease during these modern times, giving women a great deal of variety and without having to spend so much in cost! We are also donating some of the proceeds of our sales towards charity, so it’s a win all round!
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fashionable Written by Juliana Iskandar Photos by Lee McAdam Photography FLORAL CREPE JUMPSUIT. BLACK RUCHED SLEEVE BLAZER.
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Modesty is subjective - this is something we have been saying for the longest time. And modesty does not necessarily have to include the hijab, after all, we all sit on a different level on the spiritual spectrum. Just because a sister does not don the hijab doesn’t mean her style of dressing isn’t modest. That said, it comes to little surprise that when we stumbled upon Reel Chic Clothing, it peaked our interest. Reel Chic clothing was started by two Muslim sisters who are all about this inclusivity. Fashion and style is all about mixing up the right pieces to create an outfit that is unique to you – and that is what Reel Chic is all about. So, whether you don the hijab or you don’t, you will be able to find pieces that speak to you. We speak with these amazing sisters on their brand, what it stands for and what they stand for. 32
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Hello, Farisa. Thank you for taking the time to speak with us. We’re always so excited to hear about new brands - more so the ones that are run by our Muslim sisters. Can you tell us more about yourself and how you and your sister/business partner came up with Reel Chic? Myself and my sister Raisah have always been passionate about clothes. We actually used to work with a Pakistani designer a while back but due to university commitments we decided to take a break. Now that we are in our full-time jobs and done with studying we decided to reignite our passion but this time with modest western clothes. We chose western clothes as we felt there was a market to promote clothing in a modest manner. It was actually my husband who came up with the Reel Chic name! Instantly we loved the play on words and before you know it we decided to launch Reel Chic Clothing as an online business.
At first glance on your Insta, Reel Chic didn’t look like a modest fashion brand but we can’t stop staring at some of your pieces like the Pussy Bow Dress (loving that by the way). Paired with the striped blue skinny jeans you have as well, a hijabi can rock that look. I guess what I’m trying to say is, your collection is inclusive and gives a hijabi the creativity to mix and match and create her own style. Was that the intent? Yes definitely. Modest can mean something different to everyone therefore we decided we didn’t want to limit the clothes to just modest wear. We met with our suppliers and chose looks that could be worn by anyone but most importantly mixed and matched for those who wanted a more modest look. If you have a look on our website you can see that so many of our pieces can be mixed and matched to allow everyone to put their own mark on the clothes.
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While we’re on the subject of being inclusive, we love that you have a Curve collection on your website. Loving the waterfall coat there. It’s a little rare to see a dedicated Curve collection. What made you decide to do this? We actually received so many enquiries on providing clothes for curvier women. The average size for women in the UK is now a UK size 14-16 and after discussing things with the team we decided that there was definitely a market for a curvier range. The curve range is actually one of our bestselling range for dresses and we look forward to expanding this side of the business.
What can we expect from Reel Chic in the near future? We would like to be a global fashion brand that inspires the fashion world by ultimately creating our own designs. Eventually we would like to move onto children’s wear but for now we are focusing on our women’s wear fashion and are grateful for the response we have had thus far.
Can you tell us the inspiration behind the designs and what does Reel Chic Clothing represent? Our inspiration behind the designs are simply figure flattering pieces that can be worn in so many ways. We work with suppliers all over the world to source the very best fashion pieces for our customers. Our main focus is to deliver chic fashion for women who seek to express themselves through effortless and individual style. Overall Reel Chic Clothing represents an influential, innovative and progressive fashion house that aims to deliver the latest fashion trends.
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OFFICIALLY OPENS IN SINGAPORE
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BORA AKSU IS LOCATED AT 2 BAYFRONT AVENUE, #B2-107, THE SHOPPES AT MARINA BAY SANDS
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ritish brand BORA AKSU has officially opened its first store in the heart of Singapore’s downtown core, at The Shoppes in Marina Bay Sands. Known for its rivetingly romantic demi-couture pieces, BORA AKSU will be offering customers in Singapore ready-to-wear garments encompassing elaborate, exquisite compositions and luxurious tulle fabrics that represent BORA AKSU’s signature looks.
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Beyond an impressive roster of elegant tailored looks, BORA AKSU’s pieces are known to emote charm, intrigue and seduction. Customers can look forward to an ensemble of pinstripe culottes and matching blazers, velvet jumpsuits and wide-leg trousers, or ultra-feminine, dreamy dresses in sorbet shades. Juxtaposed with BORA AKSU’s distinct signature, but with a darker, intriguing twist featuring delicate lace, draped chiffon panels and chiffon-tulle tiers. 39
Channelling the brand’s identity, the stores are reminiscent of sleek simplicity and modernism, with ringed glistening gold borders and bewitching marble flooring. Along with this, the store adopts black and white as the main colourways for the interior design, delivering a brand spirit that is elegant and minimalist. The broad store space also showcases the free-spirited attitude of the BORA AKSU girl.
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Commenting on BORA AKSU’s entrance into Singapore and expansion plans for the future, Bora Aksu said, “I am thrilled to introduce BORA AKSU and the demi-couture culture here in Singapore. Like all the other BORA AKSU stores in the region, the one in Singapore is reminiscent of the brand’s distinctive signature; romantic but always with a darker twist. Once you step into the store, you will notice several illustrations which I've drawn over the years, defining and creating the girl of BORA AKSU – feminine, delicate, graceful, dreamy and an incurable romantic”. The opening of the first store in Singapore will be the first time BORA AKSU showcases the demi-couture culture with the latest seasonal apparel from the BORA AKSU Spring/ Summer 2018 collection. Other accessories include BORA AKSU’s hosiery line and handbag collection. “I like to call my style “demi-couture”, because despite them being ready-towear garments, BORA AKSU’s DNA lies in its hand-craft, layering and texture contrast, muted colours and volume, all fabricated with a similar level of care and attention as couture. The craft and allure of demi-couture is increasingly global in nature and I believe that it will do well with the audience here in Singapore”, said Bora. 40
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BORA AKSU also houses exclusive collections and created costumes for singers like Rita Ora, Ellie Goulding, Kate Nash; while dressing stars like Elle Fanning, Marion Cotillard, Poppy Delevingne, Keira Knightley, Lucy Boynton, Ophelia Lovibond and many others for film junkets. BORA AKSU has also collaborated with international brands including Topshop, Nike, Converse, Anthropologie, People Tree and many more. 41
Debuted with an off-schedule stint at the London Fashion Week (LFW) in 2003, Bora was hailed as the star of the show and received four consecutive NEWGEN awards which placed him on the official LFW schedule every year since. To date, Bora has amassed an impressive 30 collections and is known for his ethereal warrior-like creations which have made him a reoccurring highlight of the London schedule.
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BORA AKSU has over twenty stores in major cities in the Asia Pacific region, with the opening of its global flagship store in Beijing in 2015. The stores followed in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Macau and Paris. In 2018, BORA AKSU continues on its expansion plans with store openings planned for Singapore, Korea, Europe and the United States. To commemorate the official opening in Singapore, BORA AKSU will also be unveiling its Autumn/ Winter 2018 collection, featuring a kaleidoscope of contrasting opulence and simplicity that celebrates the extraordinary tale of Margaret Ann Bulkley. Tap the icons below to follow BORA AKSU online:
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BORA AKSU SPRING / SUMMER 2018
Lady Mihri Musfik
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ora Aksu SS18’s collection is inspired by Lady Mihri Musfik, a little-known but by no means un-influential trailblazer - a brave and extraordinary woman who gave up a privileged life to pursue a passion for art and a bohemian existence. Musfik’s noble background permitted a sound education, including literature, music and painting - three things that triggered a controversial move to Paris to pursue art as a profession.
DANCE STUDIO THE SOFT PASTEL COLOURS AND ENGAGING PRINTS ARE THE MAIN CONCEPT FOR THIS THEME, RE-INTERPRETING THE ROMANTIC STYLE. ELEMENTS INCLUDE TRANSPARENT LAYERS, LACE HEMS, SOFT TAILORING, TIES AND RIBBONS.
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Following a stint in Rome, Musfik returned to her hometown in 1913 to become the nation’s first contemporary female artist. In a collection dedicated to her, Aksu creates garments that reflect this life. Musfik’s aristocratic roots were intertwined with a bohemian existence, mirrored in the ‘kutnu’ fabric - a hand-woven textile woven in the hand looms of Gaziantep. While today, it’s produced by a small group of craftsmen determined to keep the tradition alive.
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URBAN LUX LAYERED MESH AND TULLE IN WHITE, NAVY, RED AND BLACK COMBINE WITH FLOWING RUFFLED SKIRTS AND DELICATE OVERLAYS. INSPIRED BY VICTORIANA, THE DESIGNS HAVE A FEMININE FEEL AND SOFT, PRETTY STYLE.
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Much of the detailing is directly inspired by Musfik’s early wardrobe, with a layering effect created by recurring embroidery in graphic lines and shapes - all of which update the Ottoman aesthetic for today’s runway. This is therefore not only a series of designs revisiting traditional Ottoman costumes, but a homage to a long-gone existence, a celebration of women, of Arts, and of different cultures. Three themes – Dance Studio, Urban Lux and Tropical Punk mark the Spring/ Summer 2018 collection from BORA AKSU, elaborating on elegant and romantic features with colourful prints, patching and strong silhouettes.
TROPICAL PUNK THIS SPECIAL PUNK STYLE IS INCLUDE BIRD MOTIFS, EXOTIC FLORALS AND CONTRAST WARM COLOURS WHICH WELL MATCH WITH “TROPICAL”. ALSO, THE CHECKED PATTERNS ENHANCE THE RELAXED FESTIVAL FEEL.
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he Eid festivities are over and it’s back to the grind or school for many of us. During Eid, we went all out with looking our best – smokey eyes, false lashes, contour…the works. The morning of Eid was us spending hours getting not just Eid ready but Gram’ ready. Now that we’re back to reality, sorry but ain’t nobody got time for all that makeup, hunny. This is how the usual morning routine would go - alarm clock rings, hit snooze, then realise you’re late, and you’re left with 5 minutes for makeup (10 if you’re lucky). You sure as hell won’t want to be running out the door with smudged eyeliner, clumps of mascara and unblended foundation. Oh, the horror. So, what do you need in a time-crunch? We’ve put together a simple checklist of essentials you need in a beauty rush. 50
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face PRIMER Some think that this is only required if you’re going to an event and you need to look your best. But since using the Fenty Face Primer, our opinions have certainly changed on this. A face primer doesn’t just keep the makeup looking smooth all day but a good one (we adore the Fenty Beauty primer) smoothens out uneven skin and corrects colour even without foundation.
BENEFIT The Pore Professional
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FENTY BEAUTY Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Primer
CLINIQUE Superprimer face primer universal
foundation or BB CREAM Ok, here’s where it gets complex. We’re not saying slap on heavy foundation. Again, ain’t nobody got time for the glam squad. We need to be in and out in 5, people! Chop, chop. So, if you have a light foundation, just a pump would be enough over the face primer. Or…swap out the foundation for a BB cream. It’ll give you a light coverage and it’s quick and easy to apply. If you don’t have time for sunscreen before the face primer, get your hands on a BB cream with SPF.
LOREAL Infallible Pro-Glow
L.A. GIRL Pro BB Cream
MAYBELLINE Dream Bronze BB Cream
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COVERGIRL Clean Ma e BB Cream
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fill in those BROWS They say the eyes are the windows to the soul. Well if you’ve just woken up and rushed out the door, the eyes will say it all too. So don’t skip on this part. Fill in your brows with a pencil or shadow.
MAYBELLINE Master Brow Pro Pale e
RIMMEL Professional Eyebrow Pencil
BENEFIT Goof Proof Brow Pencil
NYX Tam & Frame Brow Pomade
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HIGHLIGHTS Usually in a rush, we skip getting the winged eyeliner. But again, the eyes tell it all, so dab a bit of your highlighter in the corner of the eyes to make yourself look alive. And while you’re at it, apply it to the bridge of your nose, the tops of your cheekbones and your cupid’s bow.
FENTY BEAUTY Killawa Freestyle Highlighter
BENEFIT Wa ’s Up Highlighter
MAYBELLINE Master Chrome Metallic Highlighter
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fix that MASCARA Now, get that mascara wand and add the last bit of magic to your eyes. Mascara helps to open the eyes so you don’t look like you just rolled out of bed. Here’s a little tip though – if you don’t have time to enhance, then distract. If you usually wear contacts then wear your glasses instead. It helps to hide the fact that you’re not wearing much eye makeup. Plus, glasses are super cute and preppy.
SEPHORA The Mascara
COVERGIRL So Lashy blast Pro
NUDE BY NATURE Allure Defining Mascara
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finally the LIPSTICK Last but certainly not least, lipstick. Without all that glam, you need some colour. So, since we’re skipping the blush then add colour to the lips. Many recommend red lipstick but honestly, we would rather go for a tinted lip balm or lip gloss. It gives a little colour and shine. And voila!
BENEFIT Posie Balm
FRESH Sugar Lip Treatment Candy
MAYBELLINE Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Gloss
TOO FACED Lip Injec on Power Plumping Lip Gloss
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Opinion
“THINK ABOUT CHAPTER Written by Juliana Iskandar HELLO MY FELLOW READERS. IT’S ME, JULIANA. SOME OF YOU KNOW ME AS THE EDITOR OF GAYA, SOME KNOW ME AS JUST JULES. WHICHEVER YOU LAND ON, I’M HERE TO SAY HELLO AND SHARE SOME OF MY THOUGHTS ON ISSUES THAT MATTER TO ME.
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Why now, you ask? During the blessed month of Ramadan I had an onslaught of emotions – I couldn’t exactly pin them down and since the passing of my grandmother who was my best friend and confidante, I felt I needed an outlet. I have always loved writing and I started writing journals and stories at the age of 10. Fast forward 20 years, I have since confined my writing to social media captions. However, a few characters can’t convey the true meaning behind the story. So, over the course of the month of Ramadan, I started writing a series called ‘Think about it’. Essentially penning down my thoughts on certain issues that I was facing. I am not providing a solution but rather to get us talking or in this case, thinking about it. I am no trained expert when it comes to certain issues like mental health but I am someone who is affected by it. In this series, I share with you the parts of me that I have not shared with anyone aside from my late grandmother, in the hopes that my stories might trigger our thought process to begin a conversation so that we are able to understand each other better. Here’s Chapter One.
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OMG! I feel like crying and I don’t know why. For the last week, I’ve been feeling rather depressed. Emotions are low and I just don’t feel like myself. Today, I feel like I’m imploding and you know what? It’s Ramadan. I am fasting yet all I want to do is reach for a glass of water to calm my nerves but I don’t want to break my fast. Well, part of me wants to but the other part is saying I can’t. I reached out to a friend and poured my feelings digitally over text. She posted a simple question to me – why did you say you “can’t” break your fast? To which I replied – well, it’s wrong. Fasting is prescribed to us during Ramadan and it’s a sin if I break the fast when I am physically able to do so. In addition, if I acknowledge my depression and break my fast, I feel like my iman has failed and I’m succumbing to the “devil’s whispers”. As someone who knows a great deal about mental health, my friend posted this question to me – what is the difference between iman and depression? That got me thinking – Iman is faith, the belief in God, our connection with Him. It’s immeasurable. But depression is a state of emotional being and has little to no connection with our relationship with God. So why do we (or in this case, I) equate depression with iman?
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I did a little emotional digging and I realized that all my life I have been taught that, one, not fasting during Ramadan is a sin (even when I was genuinely sick and had to take meds, I would get the side-eye), and two, feeling sad and depressed were bad emotions that were brought upon by the devil. Gosh, reading that back sounds like a line from some horror movie. Anyways, back to this – one, why are we so hard on each other and two, why do we equate emotional well-being with the devil? Feelings make us human and who made us human? God. He knew what we were capable of when He created us and placed us on earth. Our journey on earth is to seek a connection with Him, love Him and praise Him. Then again isn’t love an emotion just like sadness? If we are able to love, why aren’t we able to feel sad? Why is it that when we feel sad and low and even depressed we immediately jump to the conclusion that the devil had something to do with it? Ok that’s a lot of thoughts but seriously, let’s think about it for a minute. If love is an emotion just the same, why isn’t love brought upon by the devil?
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I don’t know about you but I can’t help but think that this line of reasoning is causing a rise in mental health issues in our community. We aren’t allowed to think about it, talk about it, let alone feel it without our iman being judged. But when I’m down, sad and depressed, the first thing I think of doing is to sit on my prayer mat and pray. I seek His help. Doesn’t that mean my iman is intact? And all I am doing is acknowledging my basic human emotions? Listen, I am no expert on mental health issues. Far be it for me, to give anyone any advice on how to handle anxiety and depression. I’m not a psychiatrist, a trained physician or a religious scholar. But what I am is someone who suffers from the occasional anxiety and depression. And I feel that if we could have an honest conversation about anxiety and depression without judging the person’s iman, we could make things much easier. Think about it.
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If we are able to love, why aren’t we able to feel sad? Why is it that when we feel sad and low and even depressed we immediately jump to the conclusion that the devil had something to do with it?
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Food
Strawberry Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie
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INGREDIENTS 1 cup soy milk ½ cup rolled oats 1 banana, broken into chunks 14 frozen strawberries ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1½ teaspoons white sugar
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In a blender, combine soy milk, oats, banana and strawberries.
Add vanilla and sugar if desired. Blend until smooth.
Pour into glasses and serve.
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Green tea, Blueberry and Banana Smoothie
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INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons water 1 green tea bag 2 teaspoons honey 1½ cups frozen blueberries ½ medium banana ¾ cup calcium fortified light vanilla soy milk
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METHOD
Microwave water on high until steaming hot in a small bowl.
Add tea bag and allow to brew 3 minutes. Remove tea bag.
Stir honey into tea until it dissolves.
Combine berries, banana, and milk in a blender.
Add tea to blender and blend ingredients until smooth.
Pour smoothie into glass and serve.
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Healthy Chocolate Chip Muffins
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Preheat your oven to 180 C (355 F)
Mix the almond flour and the baking powder together in a bowl. Crack 2 eggs into the mixture and mix until well combined.
Melt 40g (1 1/2 oz) butter and mix into the almond flour and egg mixture.
Add the remaining ingredients (except the chocolate) and pour into a 2 X 3 muffin tray lined with muffin holders.
Cut the pieces of chocolate into long thin slices 1 cm apart, and pierce them through the top of the muffins. There should be around 4 - 5 long pieces each.
Bake for 20 mins. Let them cool and enjoy.
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Skinny Banana Muffins
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INGREDIENTS 1 large egg 3 large very ripe bananas ½ cup unsweetened apple sauce ¼ cup maple syrup or honey 3 tablespoon olive or avocado oil 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt 1 1/3 cups whole wheat or spelt flour Cooking spray
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METHOD
Preheat oven to 190 C (375 F) and spray non-stick 12 muffin tin with cooking spray. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, lightly beat the egg.
Add bananas and mash well.
Add remaining ingredients, except flour, and whisk to combine.
Now add flour and gently stir until well incorporated. Do not over mix otherwise muffins will be tough.
Fill each tin almost full with batter and bake for 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let muffins cool for about 5 minutes and transfer to a cooling rack to cool off completely.
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Living
Moving in to the new.. W
e are already past the halfway mark of 2018 and just like fashion trends, home décor trends for the new year is already on the way. If you have 2018 trends in your home, don’t worry cos 2019 doesn’t look like it’s going to be that much different. If you’re a fan of earthy tones and plants, i.e. bringing nature into your home, you’re going to be happy about this one. 2019 looks to be going into the direction of celebrating mother nature or in today’s context - saving mother nature. So let’s dive in, shall we?
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For nature lovers, the coming year’s trends are going to be somewhat ‘second nature’. Geddit, geddit? Light grey, monotones will now make way for soft green, which will create a fresh, natural and relaxing atmosphere. You can apply this colour to walls or drop hints of these in your sofa or home décor items. 74
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We can’t talk about nature without talking about plants, hey? Plants as decorations in the home has been such a thing this year, and this is certainly not changing in 2019.
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2019 is going to be all about mother nature, so it goes without saying that you’ll be seeing lots of earthy tones in the coming year.
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Furniture with curvilinear cuts are going to be a thing in 2019. From sofas, to mirrors, embrace the curves!
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In 2019, wall paintings will make room (no pun intended) for beautiful hanging textile tapestries. To get into the trend, geometric and colourful tapestries will make the place less boho and more chic. And one thing that’s going to be a big 2019 trend is sustainable fabric. 78
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Health
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elf-care – an important term that has been used so many times yet still, at this time, has been thought of too little by many. With stress being one of the biggest factors in mental well-being, it is essential, no crucial, for us to take a serious look into selfcare. It is not a selfish act. You know how when you’re on a plane watching the emergency preparedness video – it always says that when the air bags are released, you should put yours on first before you help others? Why? Because you are no good to anyone if you yourself are not in the right state to help. 79
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The same concept applies with self-care – in order to be able to perform at your best whether it be at your job, in your community, at home, at school, you need to be at your peak – physically and mentally.
So, to maintain a long term healthy lifestyle, self-care should be just a part of your routine as going to the gym and eating healthy. We’re all guilty of working too hard or putting others before ourselves, so we’re listing a few easy things you can do to take a little ‘time-out’ for yourself.
Did you know that stress is the number one cause for health issues especially in women? Studies have shown that chronic stress increases our risk of obesity, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, depression, gastrointestinal problems, asthma…we can go on. And as we get older, it is very difficult to turn back that clock.
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Think about it, from Monday to Friday, we work. Nothing else is on our minds but work. If you’re an entrepreneur, work never takes a back seat. But if you join a class in the middle of the work week, it forces that break. A class usually lasts for an hour so that’s one hour out of the entire work week where you don’t think about work. How liberating!
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY If you’re an active person then activities such as going to the gym is part of selfcare. Hitting the gym when no one else is around, putting the earphones on and just going at it on the treadmill is a great way to take time for yourself and literally run your cares away. If the gym is not for you, go for a walk or a hike. Be present, take in the fresh air, look up at the sky and be grateful for the day. Or join a class whether it be yoga, dance, pilates – whatever you fancy. If you can, here’s a tip – join a weekday class. This breaks the momentum of your work day.
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mode from 11pm to 7am every day. If you’re joined at the hip to your phone then this task is going to take some getting used to but trust me, it’ll be worth it.
TURN OFF THE PHONE We’re constantly, and I mean constantly connected. We’re either texting or scrolling thru social media. Every single part of our day is documented on social media. Being so connected has its sideeffects. Many of us suffer from anxiety because of it. If the phone buzzes, we jump thinking there’s some catastrophe at work.
So, here’s a tip. Try switching off the phone or putting it on silent and away from you for just a few hours in the day (after work of course. We don’t want you to get into trouble with the boss). Once, I tried putting my phone on silent and locked in my drawer for a full 4 hours. In that 4 hours, I went to the park to read. It was the best 4 hours of my day. I’ve grown so used to having the phone on silent that I’ve programmed my phone to go on Do Not Disturb 82
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I sit there for an hour or two before heading into the office. I get in a good breakfast and me-time, all at once and it starts not just my day but my week on an emotionally good note.
BEGIN WITH BREAKFAST Ok this goes without saying. A good breakfast is always a good start to the day. But you’d be surprised how many of us actually do this. For many it’s grabbing a breakfast burger from a fast food place or a slice of toast and we’re out the door. Here’s a tip, wake up a little earlier to prepare a nice breakfast – avocado on toast with a side of scrambled eggs, for example. Or prep your favourite parfait in a mason jar the night before. Whatever you fancy, just remember to take time to fuel up with a good nutritious breakfast.
There are many ways to take time out for yourself – take a day off when you can to go shopping or watch a movie, journal your feelings and thoughts, unplug from social media, spend time with your best friend, take a hot bath, read…the list goes on. The key here is listen to your body (and your spirit) – it’ll tell you when it needs a break. Don’t feel guilty for taking that break. You deserve it.
Here’s something I did that you may want to try (if you have the time). Every Monday, I start my day earlier than usual and head to my favourite café early in the morning for a nice breakfast alone with a good book.
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ALWAYS WITH YOU WHEREVER YOU GO... G E T G AYA M A G A Z I N E O N YO U R I PH O N E , I PA D , A N D R O I D O R TA BL E T. D O W N LO A D & S U B S C R I BE F R E E