# Fashion Burkas Untraditional Traditional Dress By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-09-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-oddities-burka-styles-that-wont-make-it-in-afganistan References: [popgloss](http://www.popgloss.com/all/f51b4c3dd0779950a170f7fe966e08b9) You can’t blame designers for using a dress as traditional as the Burka to make a statement about society. Some have taken the [ultra-conservative dress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abaya-capsule) made of felt and made it flirty, a la Marilyn Monroe. Others took the low tech dress and made it hi-tech so the dress broadcasts what the wearing looks like underneath. All these Burkas pushes [societal norms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take). That’s what [fashion designers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection) do - they push. See the Burka as prison, the catwalk Burka , the human hair Burka , Burka for skiing, the bullet proof Burka and more in the gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Flirty Burkas:** Exploring the fusion of traditional garb with a flirty, modern twist to challenge societal norms. - **Hi-tech Burkas:** Integrating technology into traditional dress to create interactive and innovative fashion experiences. - **Specialized Burkas:** Designing burkas for specific activities such as skiing, offering innovative solutions for diverse needs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** Opportunity for designers to push boundaries and reinvent traditional garments with creative and out-of-the-box concepts. - **Technology:** Opportunity to integrate electronic components and wearable technology into traditional dress, blending fashion and functionality. - **Sports and Outdoor Apparel:** Innovation in specialized burkas for various sports and outdoor activities, catering to specific needs and providing inclusive options for Muslim athletes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Statement-Making Oatmeal Outfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porridge-dress.md) - [Non-Traditional Wedding Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ssense-bridal-20.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Couture Ketchup Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-robe-ketchup.md) - [Peace-Resembling Dress Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-dress.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md)