{"id":5076,"date":"2016-02-04T18:05:26","date_gmt":"2016-02-04T23:05:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/students.com.miami.edu\/reporting\/?p=5076"},"modified":"2016-02-05T11:01:43","modified_gmt":"2016-02-05T16:01:43","slug":"dolce-and-gabbana-releases-controversial-middle-eastern-line","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/students.com.miami.edu\/reporting\/dolce-and-gabbana-releases-controversial-middle-eastern-line\/","title":{"rendered":"Dolce & Gabbana releases unique line"},"content":{"rendered":"

By SIDNEY STERLING<\/p>\n

Dolce & Gabbana has released a new fashion statement within its Spring\/Summer 2016 line including a stylistic twist on hijabs and abayas (ankle-length robes) designed for Muslim shoppers in the Middle East.<\/p>\n

The new line, meticulously designed by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, is called The Abaya Collection: The Allure of the Middle East.<\/em> These pieces can only be purchased on Style.com\/Arabia<\/a> and at select boutiques in the Middle East, Paris, London, Milan and Munich.<\/p>\n

These hijabs and abayas contain a neutral hue containing black and beige accents. Other patterns include luminous daisies, crisp lemons and luscious red roses.<\/p>\n

CNN\u2019s fashion section reported the line in a positive light calling the hijabs and abayas \u201ca signature sexy silhouettes for something a little more modest.\u201d
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Dolce & Gabbana released a statement and said their new line is intended as \u201can enchanting visual story about the grace and beauty of the marvelous women of Arabia.”<\/p>\n

Consumers are criticizing Dolce & Gabbana on Twitter \"Screen
\n<\/a>regarding their new line.<\/p>\n

Others, think Dolce & Gabbana is simply \u201cfashionably late.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fashion gurus are also raising crucial questions testing the Italian fashion line about the motive of its designs.<\/p>\n

Amani Al-Khatahbeh, editor-in-chief of the fashion blog MuslimGirl.net<\/a> raised the question of whether Dolce & Gabbana is \u201cfinally catering to Muslim women, or if they exploiting them?”<\/p>\n

Due to social media platforms, word is traveling fast and everyday
\nconsumers, fashionistas and reporters are getting their hands on this groundbreaking story.<\/p>\n

When style meets controversial religious issues, we must remember people are entitled to their own opinions and belief systems.<\/p>\n

What do you think of Dolce & Gabbana\u2019s latest \u201chaute couture\u201d? Do you agree with Amani Al-Khatahbeh?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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