Skip to main content

Hijabistas: A Lesson in Cultural Activism

May 15th, 2010 | 3 min read

By Tex

I happened to run across a “human interest” piece at the BBC today with a title bound to attract a high number of curious in-clicks: “Muslim designers mix hijab with the latest fashions”.  Lady Gaga’s “Fashion” pulses in the background while a hijab-wearing BBC reporter interviews Hana Tajima Simpson on how to blend modesty, head scarves, and haute-couture.  Fascinating.

Login to read more

Sign in or create a free account to access Subscriber-only content. 

Sign in

Register