Veil Fashion

In searching for additional resources to use for my final project teaching unit, I stumbled across this youtube clip that I thought was very interesting. It is basically a fashion show of veils-- they are "non-muslim" and I assume would not be considered acceptable in many or even most cultures, but nonetheless it was interesting to see this "spin" on the classic veil. With how much the topic of veils have come up in our class discussions, as well as throughout the texts we've read and films we've viewed, I thought it might be kind of a fun thing to post!




The description for this video says, "'Veils'... a selection of head coverings, hair coverings and face coverings by non-Muslim fashion designers for Fall 2009... Many are inspired by traditional cultures and forms, while others are a contemporary take on a timeless concept."

Aside from being a little creeped out by some of the VERY theatrical make-up some of the models had, I am a little perplexed by this whole concept after watching the video clip. Knowing that the purpose of the veil, theoretically, is for the woman to show modesty and not show off her womanly figure. Many of the veils in this fashion show seem to do just the opposite of that! Granted, yes, these veils are not designed to serve the purpose of meeting religious requirements, but it still interesting how the purpose of veil has been basically completely ignored in these designs.