Made in Islam streaming

Clothing rules vary around the world, but new dynamics are emerging in the tension between religious norms and fashionable forms of expression. Siba Shakib accompanies designers who adhere to religious rules and whose creations are nevertheless, or perhaps precisely because of this, worthy of being presented at international fashion shows. Whether niqab, hijab, shayla, or al-amira, the veil as an example of Muslim clothing is always ambiguous: an instrument of control, a religious symbol, and at the same time a fashion detail, an ornament whose beauty counts. Iranian-born director Siba Shakib introduces us to Islamic fashion—“modest fashion.” Behind the traditional head coverings, she explores the question of how it can be that women in the West are always expected to be sexy, while women in the Middle East are predominantly covered. It's about beauty, power, and men. But above all, it's about Islamic women and the new fashion trend that is turning centuries-old traditions and laws upside down. Modest fashion. How does that fit together? The film MADE IN ISLAM accompanies women involved in this development in countries such as Indonesia, Iran, and Egypt. Director Siba Shakib documents the work of designers, influencers, and entrepreneurs who consciously play with the niqab, shayla, and hijab, among other things, and in doing so negotiate identity, faith, and self-determination. The camera stays close to the protagonists without judging or commenting. Western brands such as Dolce & Gabbana and Zara have also been picking up elements of so-called modest fashion for some time now. The documentary thus provides insights into a phenomenon that has gained both social and economic significance.