The Winter Hijab Capsule: 5 Fabrics to Live in this Season
Ah, winter has fully settled in which brings us to that time of year when our hijab drawers shift toward fabrics that blend warmth, comfort, and elegance with everyday practicality....
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Layering 101: How to Take your Fall Hijabs into Winter
Fall is the perfect season to prepare for layering! Winter is calling but that does not mean to stash some of your fall pieces. Before you begin to hide away...
Your Hijab as Self Care: Finding Comfort in Fabric and Intention
In a world that constantly demands more productivity, more conformity, more perfection, self-care has become both a refuge and a necessity. While bubble baths and skincare routines often key, self-care...
The True and False meaning of HIjab: Know the Difference
Hijab is one of the most visible forms of faith and identity for Muslim women. Despite its significance, misconceptions about its meaning and purpose persist, both within and outside the...
Jersey Lite: Made for Summer Heat
It’s August. The sun is high, the days are long, and your hijab needs to feel as light as your summer mood. VELA’s answer? Jersey Lite - a new release...
Hijab: Beyond the Stereotypes
Concealing our Beauty to Showcase our Personality When people see a woman in a hijab, assumptions often follow. For many, the hijab is immediately associated with conservatism, oppression, or a...
How Your Hijab Choice Can Affect Your Mood
Did you know there’s something powerful about the way we choose to dress, especially when it comes to our hijab. While its roots are deeply spiritual and personal, the hijab...
How to Choose the Best Hijab Fabrics for Different Weather
Salaam VELA fam! Today’s blog post will focus on the different fabrics offered by VELA and will serve as a guide to picking the right fabric for the weather! Have...
The Power of Womanhood: Importance of Female Friendships
In a world that often demands so much of women—emotionally, mentally, and spiritually—there is a quiet, profound power in the company of other women. Women friendships are more than shared...
A Very VELA Summer is Here: Summer Resort has Landed
Welcome to the start of VELA Summer. The sun is out, the breeze is warm, and your hijab flows with the call of summer! VELA’s Summer Resort collection invites you...
Tis the Season for Chiffon: VELA Chiffon Capsule
A moment to step into softness. Float into elegance. Introducing Atelier Chiffons — VELA’s newest capsule collection where delicate florals bloom and pearls glimmer across airy chiffon, creating hijabs that...
Cherry Blossom: VELA Welcomes Spring Collection
As cliché as it sounds, spring indeed brings forth a celebration of floral beauty and soft pastels. As delicate petals drift over the cobblestone streets of Kyoto, VELA unveils its...
The Hijab: A Connection to God
“And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; and that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what must ordinarily...
8 Stunning Abaya Styles for Every Occasion
Salaam VELA fam! With Ramadan here, everyone is trying to find the perfect hijabs, clothes, and of course, abayas to wear during this time. Abayas are a traditional loose garment...
Navigating a “Bad Hijab Day”: 10 Quick Hijab Hacks Every Muslim Woman Needs to Know
Salaam VELA fam! Have you ever been in a situation like a "bad hair day?", or I guess for us hijabis it would be a "bad hijab day." Even if...
World Hijab Day: Debunking Misconceptions About Hijab
“Aren’t you hot in that?” “Are you forced to wear that thing?” “Do you ever feel like taking it off?” “So men can’t see your hair? Like ever? What if...