# Haute Hijabs Belgian Designers Make the Muslim Headscarf a High Fashion Item By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-09-13 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hijabs-belgian-designers References: [cnn](http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/europe/09/09/muslim.headscarf.belgium/index.html) & [hijab-licious.blogspot](http://hijab-licious.blogspot.com/2010/08/noor-dizar-review-and-giveaway.html) Hijabs, Belgian designers have discovered, have wide appeal. Women around the world are responding to the [high-fashion scarves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberry-b-shield-scarf) and head coverings that are the work of contemporary hijab fashion company Noor D'Izar. While many [Muslim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muslim-hikers) women may or may not choose to wear hijabs, Belgian designers Fatima Rafiy and Inge Rombouts are hoping that non-Muslims will see their appeal. After all, there's no bad hair day when your hair is hidden by a beautiful hijab. **Implications** - The inspiration for these Belgian designers was to create a headscarf that would be appealing to Muslims and but also non-Muslims. This is a very ingenious way of [spreading culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/also-sophia) and encouraging a wider public dialogue in a friendly and positive manner. All in all, this is simply a great project. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Religious](https://www.trendhunter.com/religious) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hijab Fashion:** The rise of contemporary hijab fashion companies and the increasing appeal of hijabs as high-fashion items. - **Cultural Inclusivity in Fashion:** Designers are creating products that appeal to diverse cultures and are encouraging public dialogue about cultural diversity. - **Modest Fashion:** The growing trend of modesty-conscious fashion and the popularity of hijabs as a modest fashion item. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry has an opportunity to embrace and showcase diverse cultural fashion products. - **Retail Industry:** Retailers have an opportunity to cater to the growing demand for modest fashion, including hijabs. - **Textile Industry:** The textile industry can benefit from the increasing demand for high-quality and fashionable fabric for hijabs and other modest clothing items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modesty-Focused Ramadan Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcm-1.md) - [Modest Influencer-Backed Gymwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leana-deeb.md) - [Region-Inspired Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abaya-capsule.md) - [Contemporary Ramadan Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trendyol.md) - [Avant-Garde Handbag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanifa.md) - [Croatian Crocheted Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-umbrella-design-lifestyle.md) - [Iranian Fabric Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iranian-fabric-design.md) - [Ramadan-Ready Upcycled Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-6.md) - [Unique Elevated Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdive.md)