Meanings
plural hijabistas
- A Muslim woman or girl who dresses stylishly while conforming to the Islamic modesty code (hijab).
With the rise of Muslim fashion blogs, hijabistas asserting their tastes, and Muslim women designers making their mark, Muslimahs nowadays have more fashion and style choices than ever before.
2011, Adline A. Ghani, "Asian Muslim Women's Fashions of the Past", Aquila, May/June 2011
Origin
Blend of hijab + fashionista.
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