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Balancing cultures, one abaya at a time
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Balancing cultures, one abaya at a time

By VELA Team

I've always dreamed of seamlessly blending the life I've grown up with the one I desire. Being able to dress modestly while still reflecting my full personality has been a long-standing goal. However, growing up,...
VELA’s Ramadan ‘24 Collection: Shop the Drop
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VELA’s Ramadan ‘24 Collection: Shop the Drop

By VELA Team

Embracing modesty in our daily lives can be challenging, yet during Ramadan, it brings out the best within us. At VELA, our new collection of abayas aims to reflect the essence of this sacred month....
BTS with the VELA Crew: Baladi Capsule
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BTS with the VELA Crew: Baladi Capsule

By VELA Team

With over ten new hijab patterns, the Baladi Capsule is hinged on the roots of ancient textile traditions embedded in the hidden gems of Aleppo, Syria with the desire to preserve its culture as a...
4 Fashion Brands Championing Syrian Culture Through Textiles And Designs
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4 Fashion Brands Championing Syrian Culture Through Textiles And Designs

By VELA Team

The history of Syrian textiles is rich and profound. The narrative of how each material intertwines with trades, craftsmanship, and civilization can be traced over thousands of years. Given Syria's strategic location at the crossroads...
World Hijab Day: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Hijab
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World Hijab Day: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Hijab

By VELA Team

Behold the hijab, a whispered hymn; A choice profound, where the soul finds its rhythm. Not just a garment, but a shield of the divine; A sanctuary for beauty, in a world that can confine....
Mix and Match: How to Style Neutral Hijabs and Winter Outfits
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Mix and Match: How to Style Neutral Hijabs and Winter Outfits

By VELA Team

Hello sisters - let me introduce myself, my name is June and I am a blog contributor here with VELA. For my first article, I am going to explore mix and matching neutral hijabs and what...
Restock Drop: Must Haves for Winter Closet
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Restock Drop: Must Haves for Winter Closet

By VELA Team

In a world where diversity is often celebrated, fashion continues to be a powerful medium for self-expression. As the shelves are replenished and styles are diversified, the woven hijab takes center stage, weaving a narrative...
VELA’s 2023 With You: A Blessed New Year
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VELA’s 2023 With You: A Blessed New Year

By VELA Team

We are so grateful to have spent 2023 with you VELA girls! You inspired us every day and we cannot wait to see what we have in store for next year Inshallah. As we look...
VELA Game Changer: Zaynab Issa
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VELA Game Changer: Zaynab Issa

By Lynn Fayad

Zaynab Issa is one of those girls that fit a week into a day. She self-published the cookbook Let’s Eat, filled with delectable looking East African Indian recipes all while working and studying full time....