Headscarf Model - Job, Statement And Trendsetter All In One

There can be many reasons for covering one’s head so that only the face is visible. In addition to fashion aspects and protection from the weather, most people choose to cover their heads on a daily basis out of religious conviction. Here we explain how you can make a career in the modelling business as a hijab wearer.

A very special accessory

While the headscarf was widely used as workwear in many parts of Europe, it is particularly important in religious contexts as an expression of modesty and respect for God. Although many religions practise modesty, the wearing of the headscarf is especially common practice in Islamic regions. Here, it serves to fulfil the commandment of protection, and believers follow certain rules in order to meet the requirements of the commandment. Outsiders therefore often saw the hijab as a sign of oppression, but modern women have a very different attitude to the traditional garment. Accordingly, the Islamic headscarf has undergone a series of further developments - which are also present on international catwalks. In addition to colours, patterns and designs, the range of uses for hijabs has been varied. For example, Dutch fashion designer Cindy van den Bremen created active wear hijabs for sporting activities from 1999 onwards - the world-famous burkini by Aheda Zanetti is based on this. Established brands followed suit and launched halal clothing for other disciplines.

Matching fashion

Other designers have also begun creating modest fashion beyond the categories of sport and fitness. US-American Batsheva Hay is considered a pioneer in this field. Her deliberately unsexy designs were highlighted by leading magazine VOGUE in 2017 - and have established what is known as modest fashion. This involves doing away with anything that emphasises the body, i.e. the clothing shows flowing silhouettes, little skin and a restrained design. Instead, it focuses more on women's personalities and is a pleasant alternative to the permissiveness that has become so common in the media. Modest fashion is also suitable and accessible for everyone: Thanks to its minimalist, non-figure-hugging design, it fulfils religious requirements - and when combined with a headscarf, it adds further individual expressiveness.

Winning over the industry as a headscarf model

As modest as "Modest Fashion" may seem, it is also demanding and delicate. It is essential that models wear the clothes and don’t let the clothes wear them. Therefore, halal clothing must be presented by authentic Muslim women who feel comfortable and confident in this fashion. Simply wearing the headscarf on the catwalk is not enough for designers - because it is not just any accessory, but the representation of something deeply profound. For this reason, fashion designers are increasingly looking for women who also cover their heads in private.

Getting into the industry as a headscarf model

The conditions for this are the same as for any other application - with the difference that the photos should show you as designers would like you to be: with a headscarf and the attitude associated with it.