"In an era of Kardashian selfies and ‘naked’ dresses on the red carpet, was it inevitable that modesty would come back into fashion?"

 "For many years -- especially after the attacks in the United States on Sept. 11, 2001 -- the fashion industry was deeply averse to being publicly associated with Muslims, whether as designers, models, consumers or influencers. That Muslim clients from the newly rich petro-economies of the Gulf provided essential support to European couture houses from the middle of the last century was insider knowledge only.But fast-forward to the second decade of the 21st century, and a connection to Muslims is seen as an asset. "

Modest fashion is finally having its moment after gaining mainstream traction and popularity over the past couple of years, and as a "Muslim woman, it feels like it’s been a long time coming. This recent inclusion means a lot to me because when I was growing up, I never had the same options that every other girl did when it came to clothing. In fact, I always felt left out."