Came across this really interesting piece by Fatemeh Fakhraie, July 7, 2009, on altmuslimah.com. Welcome our reader’s comments!

While the defense of the rights of Muslim women from all faiths and from all corners of the globe is laudable, it’s important to call non-Muslims out on their privileges and prejudices about Muslim [...]

Artizara launches its newest modest clothing venture “Fashion Undercover” at the APPNA convention July 1-5 in San Francisco!

Fashion Undercover is an Artizara brand that will market East meets West, world-style inspired modest fashion to women of all backgrounds. In the spirit that the world is shrinking and borders are becoming blurred, Fashion Undercover will [...]

Don’t miss the Artizara booths at the upcoming ISNA convention in Washington DC! Get a head start on your Ramadan shopping and Eid Gifts with a fabulous new collection of Islamic jewelry and apparel. Mention coupon code ISNABLOG2009 to receive 10% off your purchase!

46th Annual ISNA Convention
July 3 – 6, 2009
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Interesting article that appeared in Time magazine 3/19/09. Would love to hear your comments!

A Quiet Revolution Grows in the Muslim World

By Robin Wright Thursday, Mar. 19, 2009

Three decades after Iran’s upheaval established Islamic clerical rule for the first time in 14 centuries, a quieter and more profound revolution is transforming the Muslim [...]

Artizara was privileged to be invited once again to the phenomenal Spring Women’s Islamic Fashion Show and Bazaar, organized to benefit the Muslim Community Center Full Time School, in Morton Grove, Illinois on April 4, 2009.

The warmth and energy of the local Muslim community was palpable at this sold out event, with over 400 [...]

We just got done with our Spring/Summer 2009 photo shoot and had the opportunity to work with a really creative photographer and tremendously talented models. Everyone gave the shoot 200% and we shot over 70 outfits, finishing AHEAD of schedule!

And aren’t we excited about the new collection, lot’s of beautiful new things, that [...]

Interesting article from the Los Angeles Times. Would love to hear your thoughts on whether/how clothing and appearance can help Muslim women be more integrated in their Western communities. Do you have any personal anecdotes? Share them with us!

The Los Angeles Times
March 3, 2009

By Sarah Gantz

Reporting from Washington

Muslim American [...]

Artizara was recently interviewed by Jokima Bey, chief editor of welovehijab.com a fun and interactive site about all things Hijabi; Hijab Style Files, Hijab Do’s and Don’ts, Hijab Tying Tricks, Hijab Designers…

Here is our conversation:

1) Do you design the clothes for Artizara or purchase them elsewhere?

The vast majority of Artizara fashions(over [...]

We have been really busy at Artizara!

The Spring Summer 2009 collection is now underway and we would love to hear from you. In these tough economic times, we realize that now more than ever, every garment we produce has to earn its keep. We have searched high and low, and really put our heads [...]

All of us at Artizara wish you a joyous, safe and prosperous 2009!

What a whirlwind 2008 has been…and are we glad it’s behind us

What with climate change, geopolitical turmoil, the global financial crisis and the roller coaster economy…it was enough to make anyone’s head spin! As we ended 2008 and began both [...]