Reach a Modesty Milestone This Ramadan
I had a bit of an epiphany a few weeks prior to Ramadan. For the past year or so, in addition to sharing written reflections on social media, I was...
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Our Dreamiest Ramadan Drop is Here
The feeling of your forehead against the carpet during long nights of prayer. The watercolor sky during the last few moments before Maghrib. Breaking fast with love and laughter, surrounded...
Hanan’s Corner of the World
Hanan Abdu wants you to know that if you love her work, she created it for you.“ The more people said that they felt seen and acknowledged, the more it...
Earthquake in Syria & Turkey: A Letter from Tasneem
Our hearts are heavy and shattered over the devastating earthquake that has struck Syria and Turkey. As the death toll continues to climb 36,000 and counting, the images are simply...
Inspiring Women Rocking Hijab and Breaking Barriers
Happy World Hijab Day, VELA girls! While we believe in celebrating hijab and those who wear it every day, we’re taking the opportunity to highlight hijabis who inspire and empower...
From City Girl to Snowing Alps: The Velaclava is Here
Last winter, balaclavas became the ultimate accessory. From the runway to TikTok, the headpiece went from a practical way to stay warm to a fashion statement. A year later, it’s...
Get inspired with these 7 winter fits
Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt personally victimized by freezing temps. Yeah, we’ve been there too. The chilliest months of the year are here, but that doesn’t mean you...
4 Winter Party Looks to Style with Silk Chiffon
The most festive time of the year is here! From winter weddings to holiday office parties and ringing in the New Year, it’s the season for glitz and glam. Our...
Your Cheat Sheet for Styling Printed Hijabs
Printed head scarves can be intimidating. It can be hard to know what goes with what, and what is overdone versus stylish. While they may require a little more coordination...
What does Hijab mean to you?
“My value as a human is defined by my relationship with God, not by my looks. I cover the irrelevant. You see, as a Muslim woman, I’ve been liberated from...
Should Muslim Women Become “Cougars?”: 4 Reasons to Consider a Younger Spouse
It’s an age-old adage that a woman is better off marrying a man that is older than her. An older man can provide her with a stable lifestyle. An older...
Hijab Sizes for Every Hijabi: Marwa Atik on Designing Inclusive Sizing
We’ve seen the fashion world move towards inclusive sizing - but what does it mean when it comes to hijabs? We sat down with Marwa, designer and co-founder of VELA,...
The Isms Project - A photo series documenting the Muslim Marriage Crisis from the perspective of Muslim Women
When I was little, I loved playing dress up with my sister. We wouldn’t just borrow my mother’s oversized jackets and high heels, but we would take scarves, blankets and...
Solidarity Spotlight: Reem Elkhaldi with Healing Our Homeland
During a humanitarian trip to Gaza, Reem Elkhaldi saw two young boys, a 5 year old and 14 year old, selling Palestinian frozen ice in the sun for what would...
5 Things to Love about Jersey Hijabs
Jersey hijabs are a universal favorite, thanks to their versatility, durability, and comfort. VELA has upped the Jersey hijab game with our new Jersey Collection. Here are 5 things to...
Introducing Vela’s Instant Hijab
We’ve all been there - days when we have to run out of the house, can’t be bothered with pins and layers, are venturing out for a hot day out...