Attendees saw models dressed in embroidered dresses, colorful chinoiserie prints, and flowing evening gowns. But upon closer inspection, the looks were less form-fitting than the ones you might find on the catwalks of New York or Milan. Most of the models sported some sort of head covering, although some did not. 活动现场的模特穿着绣花连衣裙、中国风彩色印花服和飘逸的晚礼服。但仔细观察你会发现,这些服装的款式不像你在纽约或米兰的时装秀上看到的那么修身。大多数模特都戴着某种头巾,也有个别没戴。 Pret-A-Cover 的主办方是伊斯兰时尚设计委员会(IFDC),该委员会是由来自纽约的Alia Khan创立的,已有五年的发展历史,在世界各地设有办事处,致力于支持为穆斯林市场服务的时尚产业,而穆斯林市场目前推动着全球2540亿美元的时尚产业。 *IFDC 的全称是Islamic Fashion And Design Council “When we launched, there was really nothing to support the industry. It was a fragmented space. I found this surprising because it’s been the strongest, most in-demand category of fashion since Adam and Eve.” “当我们刚起步时,实际上没有任何东西可以支持穆斯林时尚行业。这是一个零散的行业。我当时觉得非常不可思议,因为它是我认为有史以来以来最有潜力、需求最大的时尚产业。” Pret-A-Cover 专门吸引全世界新兴设计师的注意力,这些设计师关注适度穿着。在各大品牌推出最新系列后,它们可以进入一个市场, Harvey Nichols 和The Modist(一家专注于适度时尚的奢侈品电商网站)等企业买家可能会为它们的商店订购服装。 |