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Al Jazeera · 🇶🇦 public Qatar · · 1538 words · By Hafsa Lodi
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What to know about Modest fashion’s global turn

Modest fashion’s global turn From Instagram to Paris catwalks, modest fashion is booming as the global Muslim market heads toward $433bn by 2028.

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What happened

Modest fashion’s global turn From Instagram to Paris catwalks, modest fashion is booming as the global Muslim market heads toward $433bn by 2028.

Why it matters

At Paris Modest Fashion Week last month, influencers, buyers and journalists crowded into the historic halls of Hotel La Marois as models prepared to emerge onto the runway in embellished satin tailoring, corseted silhouettes and full-coverage eveningwear.

Common ground

One model stomped through the hotel’s gilded salons dressed in a denim maxi dress with cargo pockets, paired with a matching cropped jacket, Far more unexpected than denim on the catwalk, however, was the black crochet balaclava, adorned with dramatic,…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 13 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Turkiye has emerged as the logistical backbone of modest fashion e-commerce through platforms like Modanisa”
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Claim 2: “By 2030, Muslims are expected to account for nearly a third of the world’s population, with more than half under the age of 25”
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The provided evidence discusses Muslim population growth in India and general trends, but does not confirm the specific global projection that Muslims will account for nearly a third of the world's population by 2030 with half under 25.
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web search NEUTRAL — World Muslim population by percentage.However, the Muslim population growth rate declined to 24.6% during the decade 2001–2011, in keeping with the similar decline in most religious groups of India.[8…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muslim_population_growth
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web search NEUTRAL — Today, people under 30 make up about 60 pc of the population of these countries, and by 2030 they are projected to fall to about 50 pc. Why global Muslim population will remain comparatively youthful.
https://www.rediff.com/news/slide-show/slide-show-1-by-2030-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The global Muslim population is projected to grow at a slower pace than it did during the previous two decades.The Muslim population in Sweden is expected to nearly double over the same time span.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/belief/2011/feb/11…
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Claim 3: “Italian designer Alessandro Michele’s tenure at Gucci accelerated this shift, with Victorian-inspired blouses, floor-length skirts and layered styling turning so-called “granny chic” into one of fashion’s defining aesthetics of the late 2010s”
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Evidence from GQ and Wikipedia confirms Alessandro Michele's role at Gucci and his influence on aesthetics, including the use of pussy-bow blouses and a shift in menswear/styling that aligns with the 'granny chic' description.
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web search NEUTRAL — A custom blue Gucci dress created by Alessandro Michele for Harry Styles was on display in the Victoria and Albert Museum in 2022 for an exhibit called "Fashioning Masculinities: The Art of Menswear."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alessandro_Michele
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web search NEUTRAL — Less than five days later, Michele (and that pussy-bow blouse) was officially appointed the creative director of Gucci. Five years later, the shift in menswear started by Michele is seismic, with that…
https://www.gq.com/story/gucci-alessandro-michele-interview
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web search NEUTRAL — Presented at the Gucci Hub, the Gucci Spring Summer 2020 collection by Alessandro Michele embraced the closing phrase on the show notes: “Fashion as a space ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXOfw9x-hVw
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Claim 4: “By the late 2010s, brands were flying hijabi influencers like British-Egyptian Dina Torkia, Kuwaiti Ascia al-Faraj and Palestinian-Puerto Rican Maria Alia, to fashion weeks in New York, London and Milan”
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No evidence was found in the search results to corroborate the invitation of these specific influencers to fashion weeks in the late 2010s.
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Claim 5: “Between 2014 and 2018, labels including DKNY, Tommy Hilfiger, Michael Kors, Mango and H&M launched Ramadan capsule collections aimed at shoppers in the Gulf”
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The evidence mentions Ramadan collections for 2025 and general brand presence, but does not specifically confirm a coordinated launch by those five specific brands between 2014 and 2018.
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web search NEUTRAL — As Ramadan approaches, fashion houses release capsule collections dedicated to the holy month.In its first Ramadan offering, Tom Ford has created a limited-edition capsule collection available only in…
https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/202…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Michael Kors Ramadan 2025 capsule collection is a celebration of elegance and refinement. Embracing earthy tones, the collection features flowing pleated co-ords and graceful kaftans that beautifu…
https://graziamagazine.com/me/articles/ramadan-collections-2…
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web search NEUTRAL — Shop the latest women's and men's clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories from DKNY.
https://dkny.ae/
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Claim 6: “the niqab — a symbol that has been banned in France since 2010”
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While the evidence provides definitions of the niqab, none of the provided search results explicitly confirm the specific date or fact of the 2010 ban in France.
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web search NEUTRAL — A niqāb, niqab, or niqaab (/ nɪˈkɑːb /; Arabic: نقاب), also known as a ruband (Persian: روبند) or rubandah (روبنده), is a long garment worn by some Muslim women, in order to cover their entire body an…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niqab
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web search NEUTRAL — Aug 7, 2018 · Hijab, niqab, burka - there are lots of different kinds of headscarves worn by Muslim women all over the world. Do you know which is which?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/24118241
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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 11, 2026 · Explore the difference between hijab, burka, niqab, and abaya. Learn their coverage, cultural roots, and role in Islamic modesty across regions.
https://sukoonly.com/hijab-vs-burka-vs-niqab-vs-abaya/
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Claim 7: “Paris Modest Fashion Week last month, influencers, buyers and journalists crowded into the historic halls of Hotel La Marois”
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Multiple sources confirm Paris Modest Fashion Week takes place at Hotel Le Marois (spelled 'La Marois' in the claim).
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web search NEUTRAL — Paris Modest Fashion Week combines culture and creativity. Running in April, it's a chance to explore brands from around the world.Check in with FACT for the best things to do. Where: Hotel Le Marois,…
https://www.factlondon.com/partner-content/paris-modest-fash…
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web search NEUTRAL — The globally renowned Modest Fashion Weeks by Think Fashion series proudly announces the 11th edition of its international platform, Paris Modest Fashion Week 2026 by Think Fashion, taking place from …
https://gulftimesarabia.com/paris-to-host-the-11th-global-ed…
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web search NEUTRAL — We are delighted to launch Paris Modest Fashion Week by Think Fashion on April 16-17-18 at Hôtel Le Marois, an iconic venue at the heart of Parisian elegance. The venue -a 19th century historic Parisi…
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ozlem-sahin-ertas_mfwgoestopa…
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Claim 8: “Mariah Idrissi, who became the first hijabi model to front a global H&M campaign in 2015”
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Claim 9: “When MCM launched its first Ramadan collection in 2024, French-Moroccan hijabi influencer Hanan Houachmi was invited to co-design it”
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No evidence was found in the search results regarding Hanan Houachmi co-designing a 2024 Ramadan collection for MCM.
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Claim 10: “Muslim spending on fashion is forecasted to reach $433bn by 2028, according to DinarStandard’s State of the Global Islamic Economy report”
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The DinarStandard 'State of the Global Islamic Economy 2025' report explicitly forecasts modest fashion spending to reach US$433 billion by 2028.
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web search NEUTRAL — Modest Fashion: US$327 billion in 2023, rising to US$433 billion by 2028. Muslim-Friendly Travel: Fastest-growing sector, expected to grow at 12.1% CAGR, reaching US$384 billion by 2028. Halal Pharmac…
https://www.dinarstandard.com/insights/sgier-2024-25
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web search NEUTRAL — The State of the Global Islamic Economy (SGIE) 2024/25 reads like a structural re-rating of the “ethical consumption” trade. The baseline is big and getting bigger: $2.43T of Muslim spend in 2023 (ex-…
https://dhowdispatch.beehiiv.com/p/dhow-dispatch-the-global-…
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web search NEUTRAL — According to the Dinar Standard’s State of the Global Islamic Economy Report, Muslim cosmetics spending will grow at a five-year CAGR of 2.9% to reach $76 billion by 2024.Create your company profile o…
https://salaamgateway.com/story/modest-fashion-giant-modanis…
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Claim 11: “the global Muslim market heads toward $433bn by 2028”
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Multiple independent web sources confirm the projection that the global Muslim fashion market will reach $433 billion by 2028, citing the State of the Global Islamic Economy Report.
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web search NEUTRAL — The modest fashion market is projected to reach $433 billion by 2028, with sets accounting for 44% of buyer preferences [1].
https://seller.alibaba.com/blogs/2026/southeast-asia/modest-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The global Muslim fashion market is projected to reach $433 billion by 2028, according to the State of Global Islamic Economy Report 2024/2025.
https://www.muslimnetwork.tv/indonesia-eyes-larger-role-in-g…
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web search NEUTRAL — Modest fashion is no longer a niche market—it’s a global movement. According to the State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 2024/25, Muslim consumer spending on apparel and footwear reached $327 bi…
https://www.halaltimes.com/hiba-festival-launches-global-sta…
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Claim 12: “Modest Fashion Week, which is organised by Think Fashion and has previously held events in cities like Jakarta, Istanbul, Abu Dhabi and Amsterdam”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of dictionary definitions of the word 'modest' and does not contain information about 'Think Fashion' or the cities where Modest Fashion Week has been held.
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web search NEUTRAL — 3 days ago · The meaning of MODEST is having or exhibiting a moderate estimate on one's abilities or worth. How to use modest in a sentence. Modest</span ...
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/modest
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web search NEUTRAL — MODEST definition: having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions. See examples of modest used in a se…
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/modest
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web search NEUTRAL — MODEST definition: 1. not large in size or amount, or not expensive: 2. not usually talking about or making obvious…. Learn more.
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/modest
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Claim 13: “Deborah Latouche, founder of London-based luxury label Sabirah... launched Sabirah in 2020... and the brand has been showcased during London Fashion Week”
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