Muslim fashion on display at Cooper Hewitt museum in N.Y.
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illustration of Munira Ahmed by Shepard Fairey that became synonymous with the first women's march in 2017 is on display. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
The exhibition features about 80 ensembles. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
The exhibition was organized by the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and seeks to highlight Muslim women who cover as well as those who don't cover. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
The ensembles feature fashion from established and emerging designers in high-end fashion, streetwear, sportswear and couture. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
The exhibition also features 40 photographs that contextualize the garments on display. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
The exhibition highlights Muslim fashion from around the world. Islam is a multicultural faith and as such, the fashions can be shaped by local customs and global trends. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
The exhibition explores how Muslim women define themselves and utilize their clothing in accordance with their faith while also exhibiting the collective individual interpretations of modesty. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A video will be displayed that highlights how materials research and high-performance clothing make it possible for modest-dressing women to play sports at all levels from sports hijabs to full-coverage swimwear. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Seventy percent of the designers and artists in the exhibition are female, Muslim and under 40 years old in an effort to introduce visitors to a new generation of designers. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Modest fashion refers to clothing that is both fashionable, as well as provides sufficient body coverage to address culture concerns for modesty. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Increased awareness of Muslim consumers has signaled a change in the global fashion industry, and increased visibility for designers whose clothing ranges the interpretation of modesty. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
"Fashion can serve as a platform for self-expression and as a tool for positive social change," said Susan Brown, associate curator of textiles at Cooper Hewitt. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
