MODEST FASHIONISTAS BIG DAY OUT!

Discover the modest fashionistas at the forefront of a burgeoning fashion market in Australia, as we spring into a new summer season of style. Dress up and take part in a fun day of fashion talks, workshops and demonstrations at the Powerhouse for one day only!

Meet and hear talks by a vibrant group of Sydney-based entrepreneurs who are designing and selling clothes to a growing number of Muslim (and non-Muslim women) who want to dress fashionably, while still expressing their faith.

Learn the different ways that the hijab can be worn and creatively tied.

Explore the tradition of the mehendi – from adorning brides’ hands to creating hip, temporary tattoos on arms and bellies – while an artist creates a contemporary mehendi design for you!

Don’t miss Faith, fashion, fusion: Muslim women’s style in Australia, which presents a refreshing look at the fashion and lives of Australian Muslim women who are creatively merging culture with couture.

Henna artist (Faith, fashion, fusion exhibition, level 2)
10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4pm
Idil Abdullahi is a ceramic and henna artist who came to Australia with her family as a refugee from Somalia in 1993. In this session Idil will be creating unique & stylish henna art to adorn the body while sharing some of the traditions and histories that are connected with this timeless art. No bookings necessary, just turn up!

Hijab tying workshop (Faith, fashion, fusion exhibition, level 2)
10.45am-11.15am, 11.45am-12.15pm and 12.45pm-1.15pm
Sydney’s first Muslim fashion bloggers, Mya Arifin and Delina Darusman-Gala, who are passionate about fashion will hold a series of 1/2 hour hijab workshops. They will demonstrate the diverse fabrics that can be used and the creative ways that the hijab can be tied to create a unique fashion statement! No bookings necessary, just turn up!

Hijab tying workshop (private room, level 5)
2.30pm-3pm and 3.30pm-4pm
Two Hijab workshops led by Mya Arifin and Delina Darusman-Gala will be held in a private Museum room, away from public view, for groups of up to 30 women. Bookings essential. BOOK NOW 

Conversations with designers, fashion bloggers and Muslim personalities
All talks will be held in the Faith, fashion, fusion exhibition, level 2.
Hear and meet a range of fashion entrepreneurs, commentators and personalities from the Muslim community who will talk about their personal experiences, challenges and achievements in a series of 15-minute conversations! Speakers and appearance times are:

 

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