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Dolce & Gabbana The Abaya Collection T hree years after Dolce & Gabbana first launched its groundbreaking line of abayat, the duo have introduced their much-anticipated follow- up for 2019. To the delight of every fashion-savvy woman who requires garments in keeping with her faith, this latest collection from the Italian duo offering includes high-fashion two-piece top & trouser sets, traditional hijab, and – for the first time – there is eveningwear. This year, D&G explore bold prints – think florals, polka dots, and everyone’s favourite D&G staple, leopard print – which echo the pieces in the main Autumn/Winter 2019 collection, but are expressed in more modest silhouettes. The gorgeous garments range from flowing kaftan-style frocks, to the wonderful two-piece suits, which offer both high style and generous coverage with their long-sleeved tops and wide-cut trousers. Several of the looks are available in hijab as well, or you can choose from a colourful array of turbans. Stick with a matching print for a coordinated look, or pair up a floral or leopard print turban with a monochrome abaya for a refreshed take on the everyday. The evening ensembles are just exquisite: a black abaya with delicate embroidery at the ankle is refinement itself, while a paler shade, trimmed in D&G’s signature lace, is an elegant option for any special occasion. No wonder women all over the region have been obsessed with this range of abayat from Dolce & Gabbana – it represents a new horizon of possibilities for women who want to be fashion-forward whilst dressing modestly – it’s a most welcome development.