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Leading Muslim fashion designer jailed in Indonesia fraud

An Indonesian fashion designer who shot to global fame with her Muslim-themed collection was sentenced to 18 years in prison Wednesday for a multi-million dollar fraud and money-laundering. A court near Jakarta convicted Anniesa Hasibuan, 31, and her husband of cheating customers who booked pilgrimage trips to Islam's holiest city Mecca through...

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At New York Fashion Week, hijabs top looks fit for royalty

In just two seasons, Indonesian Muslim designer Anniesa Hasibuan has made the hijab her trademark -- and dazzled New York fashion week's catwalk this week by styling it with flowing, iridescent gowns fit for a princess. Like in her New York show last fall -- which cemented her status as a rising star -- all of the models who showcased Hasibuan's...

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Anniesa Hasibuan's hijab collection proves divisive

An Indonesian Muslim designer has drawn global attention with a collection featuring hijabs combined with glittering gowns and flowing tunics, defying conservative critics in her homeland who say the outfits are not modest enough. When Anniesa Hasibuan showcased her collection at last month's New York Fashion Week, it was the first time the...

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Highlights you may have missed at New York Fashion Week SS17

New York Fashion Week has come to a close, and it was another exciting season, to say the least. Of course, there are so many shows, it can be easy to miss things. There were some history making moments this Fashion Week, that should be well noted New York Fashion Week saw some major moments from designers like Anniesa Hasibuan and Tom Ford...