The Muslim female millennial cuts a strong graphic in Malaysia now. Richer, additional educated and far better traveled than ever ahead of, They are really redefining their roles at work, in society and at your home. The ideal accent for this newfound position? Luxurious hijabs.

The days of associating hijabs with rural backwardness are around. Facelifted in to the twenty first century, the hijab (“tudung” in Malay) is now a image of cosmopolitan female Muslim success, Together with the jacked-up rate tags to show for it. Uber-luxe ranges can Charge among RM1000 ($245 USD) for a straightforward silk piece into a whopping RM33,000 ($eight,000 USD) for a person embroidered with Swarovski crystals.

“If they are able to expend 1000's [of ringgit] on the handbag, Why don't you hijabs?” Nurzihan Hassim, a HIJAB senior lecturer in media and interaction at Taylor's College who research hijab prominence in regional media, explained to VICE.

Predictably, companies are keen to meet the requires of this new bourgeoisie area of interest. From 14-year-old schoolgirls to couture houses, Anyone would like a slice from the rewarding “Muslimah” apparel sector. Jovian Mandagie, the go-to designer for Malaysia’s VVIPs, debuted his Jovian Hijab collection in 2013 immediately after noticing the spiked need for them.