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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 than a solid modal or...

“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 a silent kind of bondage....

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 man will be financially established,...

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, to learn more about what...

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 tablecloths to create dramatic, make-shift...

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 be roughly 5 cents here...

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 love about our jersey scarves....

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 in the sun, or just...

With the blessed days of Hajj upon us, we reflect on the life and legacy of Prophet Ibrahim (as). But one cannot tell his story without acknowledging and appreciating Hajar (as)’s role. And one cannot...