"How do you combine Western fashion with a Muslim dress code? Fashion is a form of self-expression. It's all about experimenting with looks and, in many cases, attracting attention.
 The Islamic headscarf, or hijab, is exactly the opposite. It's about modesty and attracting as little attention as possible.
 However, a growing number of Muslim women are successfully blending the two."

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 My label is a celebration of Islamic culture and art and it's not apologetic”
 End Quote Sarah Elenany Fashion designer

 They get inspiration from the catwalk, the high street and fashion magazines, and they give it a hijab-friendly twist - making sure that everything except the face and hands are covered.
 They are known as Hijabistas."

"Jana [editor of Hijabi Style] says one of the reasons why so many young Muslim women are reading hijab fashion blogs is that the Muslim fashion industry is lacking inspiration.
 "I get comments on my blog from people saying that the clothes offered to Muslim women are too Islamic looking - they look very ethnic, very foreign," says Jana.
 "Young Muslims are increasingly looking for fashion that doesn't set them apart from the rest of society."

 *Extracted from http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10105062#skip_feature_02


What is a hijab in the first place?

The word "hijab" or "ḥijāb" (Arabic: حجاب ) refers to both the head covering traditionally worn by Muslim women and modest Muslim styles of dress in general.
The Arabic word literally means curtain or cover (noun).

However, these are the main reasons why some muslim women prefer fasionable, eye catching Hijabs.

 1. Inspiration from catwalks, high street and fashion magazines.
 2. Clothes offered to muslim women are too islamic looking.
 3. Looking for fashion that doesn't set them apart from the rest of the society.

 ...And the Question arises, 'What Are Our Obligations?'

in regard to : 1. Inspiration from catwalks, high street and fashion magazines:

Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever imitates a people is one of them.” Narrated by Abu Dawood, 4031; classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Jaami’ al-Sagheer.

Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen (may Allaah have mercy on him) was asked about adopting hairstyles from fashion models – is that included in the hadeeth of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), “Whoever imitates a people is one of them”? He replied: “The same applies to hair: it is not permissible for a woman to style her hair in the manner of kaafir and immoral women, because whoever imitates a people is one of them. I would like to take this opportunity to advise the Muslim woman and those who are in charge of them to avoid these (fashion) magazines and these styles which encourage imitation of the ways of the kuffaar and liking the indecent clothes that they wear, that have nothing whatsoever to do with the modesty of Islam, and these fashions regarding hair styles. The Muslims should be distinct from others as dictated by Islamic sharee’ah and the Islamic attitude, so that the Muslim ummah may regain its pride and honour.  ~ From Majmoo’ Fataawa al-Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen, p. 12, question no. 188

"And abide in your houses and do not display yourselves as [was] the display of the former times of ignorance. And establish prayer and give zakah and obey Allah and His Messenger. Allah intends only to remove from you the impurity [of sin], O people of the [Prophet's] household, and to purify you with [extensive] purification.."  Surah Al- Ahzab : 33

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) warned against that when he said: “There are two types of the people of Hell whom I have not yet seen: people with whips like the tails of cattle with which they strike the people, and women who are clothed yet naked, astray and leading others astray, with their heads like the humps of camels, leaning to one side. They will not enter Paradise nor even smell its fragrance, although it fragrance may be detected from such and such a distance.”  Narrated by Ahmad and Muslim.

Clothed yet naked, as in,
   1. Clothes are not loose enough [size of her limbs can easily be predicted]
   2. Transparent [Revealing the skin color of body parts we are obliged to cover - this is worse than tight clothing since along with the size of the limbs, people can see the color of skin]
   3. Wearing no veil,etc. [part of the body is covered while the other part is uncovered, provided that both parts are obligatory to be covered]

Clothes are supposed to be plain with dull colors and shouldn't be an adornment itself [eg: designs with glitter]

 And stay in your homes, and commit not Tabarruj* (self display) like the Tabarruj of the Jahiliyyah (Ignorant). (33:33).

*Tabarruj of a woman is displaying her beauty and ornaments to strangers or men distantly related to her, and wearing in public, make-up or whatever might excite men's lust.

In his renowned book, Al-Kaba'ir (The Grave Sines), Imam Dhahabi asserts:
 "Among other things for which a woman would be cursed, are disclosing the fineries which she wears under her outer garment, wearing perfume in her outings, wearing a colorful outer garment, or a short cloak. Tabarruj includes all of these things. Allah (SWT) the Exalted hates Tabarruj and the women who practice it."

in regard to : 2. Clothes offered to muslim women are too islamic looking:

Majority of Muslim women nowadays seems to be ashamed of wearing islamic clothing - the correct hijab. So they transform the correct islamic hijab to fashionable hijabs so that they could become hijabistas. The funny thing is that people from the west are helping them to become hijabistas.  However the truth is, their clothing can no longer be called a hijab when they've already violated the conditions of a hijab . So why don't they just fill their heart's desires by calling themselves Fashionistas instead of Hijabistas?  After all it would make more sense.

As Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen (may Allaah have mercy on him) says, "The Muslims should be distinct from others as dictated by Islamic sharee’ah and the Islamic attitude, so that the Muslim ummah may regain its pride and honour." 
From Majmoo’ Fataawa al-Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen, p. 12, question no. 188

'Abdullah bin 'Umar Allah (RA), reported that Allah's Messenger (SAW) said: "Whosoever wears a dress for pretentious show in this world, Allah (SWT) will give him to wear a dress of humiliation on the Day of Resurrection, then it will be set on fire." (Abu Dawud)

Clothing must not be Ostentatious

Ibn-ul-Athir said: "Ostentation applies also to colors, when a person wears clothes of eye catching colors so that he or she stands out or becomes the center of attention."

in regard to : 3. Looking for fashion that doesn't set them apart from the rest of the society:

"And if you obey most of those upon the earth, they will mislead you from the way of Allah . They follow not except assumption, and they are not but falsifying.."  Surah Al-An'am : 116

"And whoever of you devoutly obeys Allah and His Messenger and does righteousness - We will give her her reward twice; and We have prepared for her a noble provision.." Surah Al- Ahzab : 32

For you is your religion, and for me is my religion.." Surah Al-Kaafirun : 6

 "Then We have made you follow a set of laws, so adhere to it, and follow not the inclination of those who do not know." 45 : 18

 "It is not high time that the believers should humble their hearts to the rememberance of Allah (SWT) and the truth which He has revealed and that they should be unlike those whom the Book was given before, and to whom the term seemed over protracted so that their hearts hardened, and many of them are impious." Surah 57:16

"O Prophet, tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to bring down over themselves [part] of their outer garments. That is more suitable that they will be known and not be abused. And ever is Allah Forgiving and Merciful." Surah Ahzab : 59

 What is so wrong about being set apart from the kuffar?? Isn't that what we are supposed to be??

Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever imitates a people is one of them.” Narrated by Abu Dawood, 4031; classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Jaami’ al-Sagheer.

If you are so ashamed about Islamic rules and regulations, how could you be a 'Correct' Muslim?? Think About It!

"It is not for a believing man or a believing woman, when Allah and His Messenger have decided a matter, that they should [thereafter] have any choice about their affair. And whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger has certainly strayed into clear error.." Surah Ahzab : 36

Follow the link below to know more about the correct Islamic hijab:
http://www.brevardmasjid.com/outward_appearance/7_conditions_detailed_p.html