JAKARTA, Indonesia — Lanky models in high heels saunter down the catwalk, one wearing a huge pink rose headpiece while another’s face is draped in a taupe silk headscarf adorned with dangling gold accessories.
But this is not a typical fashion show. There’s no-see-through sheaths, naked midriffs or long exposed legs that scream sexy. Instead, everyone on the runway at the Islamic Fashion Fair show is covered from head to toe in loose-flowing fabrics with a variety of textures and colors.
Indonesia hopes to become the Paris of Muslim fashion by 2020 with its bold designs and creative modern head wraps. The style is a far cry from the conservative black abayas worn in the Middle East. The colors range from fresh and light pastels to demure earth tones and lime green turbans along with wild print jackets. There’s also a bit of shape revealed while keeping everything covered.
“Muslim fashion is always considered to be conservative,” said designer Abel Haraba, who showcased his clothes at the fashion fair that ended Sunday. “I’m trying to change that image by creating attractive designs and also to make those who wear my creations look more beautiful.”
Indonesia is the world’s most populous Muslim country, and most people follow a moderate form of the religion. Many women wear bright and creative headscarves along with brand-name jeans and long-sleeved fitted shirts.
Here’s a package of photos from the fashion show.
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Muslim Fashion
An Indonesian model displays a Muslim dress design during the four day Indonesia Islamic fashion fair 2013 in Jakarta on May 31, 2013. The most populous Muslim country designers are increasingly coming up with clothing and jewellery with an Islamic twist, including pieces that rival high-end imported goods from the likes of Chanel and Louis Vuitton. AFP PHOTO / Bay ISMOYO (Photo credit should read BAY ISMOYO/AFP/Getty Images)
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Muslim Fashion
An Indonesian model displays a Muslim dress design during the four day Indonesia Islamic fashion fair 2013 in Jakarta on May 31, 2013. The most populous Muslim country designers are increasingly coming up with clothing and jewellery with an Islamic twist, including pieces that rival high-end imported goods from the likes of Chanel and Louis Vuitton. AFP PHOTO / Bay ISMOYO (Photo credit should read BAY ISMOYO/AFP/Getty Images)
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Muslim Fashion
An Indonesian model displays a Muslim dress design during the four day Indonesia Islamic fashion fair 2013 in Jakarta on May 31, 2013. The most populous Muslim country designers are increasingly coming up with clothing and jewellery with an Islamic twist, including pieces that rival high-end imported goods from the likes of Chanel and Louis Vuitton. AFP PHOTO / Bay ISMOYO (Photo credit should read BAY ISMOYO/AFP/Getty Images)
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Muslim Fashion
An Indonesian model displays a Muslim dress design during the four day Indonesia Islamic fashion fair 2013 in Jakarta on May 31, 2013. The most populous Muslim country designers are increasingly coming up with clothing and jewellery with an Islamic twist, including pieces that rival high-end imported goods from the likes of Chanel and Louis Vuitton. AFP PHOTO / Bay ISMOYO (Photo credit should read BAY ISMOYO/AFP/Getty Images)
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Muslim Fashion
Indonesian models displays Muslim dress designs during the four day Indonesia Islamic fashion fair 2013 in Jakarta on May 31, 2013. The most populous Muslim country designers are increasingly coming up with clothing and jewellery with an Islamic twist, including pieces that rival high-end imported goods from the likes of Chanel and Louis Vuitton. AFP PHOTO / Bay ISMOYO (Photo credit should read BAY ISMOYO/AFP/Getty Images)
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Muslim Fashion
An Indonesian model displays a Muslim dress design during the four day Indonesia Islamic fashion fair 2013 in Jakarta on May 31, 2013. The most populous Muslim country designers are increasingly coming up with clothing and jewellery with an Islamic twist, including pieces that rival high-end imported goods from the likes of Chanel and Louis Vuitton. AFP PHOTO / Bay ISMOYO (Photo credit should read BAY ISMOYO/AFP/Getty Images)
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Muslim Fashion
An Indonesian model displays a Muslim dress design during the four day Indonesia Islamic fashion fair 2013 in Jakarta on May 31, 2013. The most populous Muslim country designers are increasingly coming up with clothing and jewellery with an Islamic twist, including pieces that rival high-end imported goods from the likes of Chanel and Louis Vuitton. AFP PHOTO / Bay ISMOYO (Photo credit should read BAY ISMOYO/AFP/Getty Images)
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Muslim Fashion
An Indonesian model displays a Muslim dress design during the four day Indonesia Islamic fashion fair 2013 in Jakarta on May 31, 2013. The most populous Muslim country designers are increasingly coming up with clothing and jewellery with an Islamic twist, including pieces that rival high-end imported goods from the likes of Chanel and Louis Vuitton. AFP PHOTO / Bay ISMOYO (Photo credit should read BAY ISMOYO/AFP/Getty Images)
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Muslim Fashion
An Indonesian model displays a Muslim dress design during the four day Indonesia Islamic fashion fair 2013 in Jakarta on May 31, 2013. The most populous Muslim country designers are increasingly coming up with clothing and jewellery with an Islamic twist, including pieces that rival high-end imported goods from the likes of Chanel and Louis Vuitton. AFP PHOTO / Bay ISMOYO (Photo credit should read BAY ISMOYO/AFP/Getty Images)
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Muslim Fashion
Indonesian models displays Muslim dress designs during the four day Indonesia Islamic fashion fair 2013 in Jakarta on May 31, 2013. The most populous Muslim country designers are increasingly coming up with clothing and jewellery with an Islamic twist, including pieces that rival high-end imported goods from the likes of Chanel and Louis Vuitton. AFP PHOTO / Bay ISMOYO (Photo credit should read BAY ISMOYO/AFP/Getty Images)
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Muslim Fashion
An Indonesian model displays a Muslim dress design during the four day Indonesia Islamic fashion fair 2013 in Jakarta on May 31, 2013. The most populous Muslim country designers are increasingly coming up with clothing and jewellery with an Islamic twist, including pieces that rival high-end imported goods from the likes of Chanel and Louis Vuitton. AFP PHOTO / Bay ISMOYO (Photo credit should read BAY ISMOYO/AFP/Getty Images)
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Muslim Fashion
An Indonesian model displays a Muslim dress design during the four day Indonesia Islamic fashion fair 2013 in Jakarta on May 31, 2013. The most populous Muslim country designers are increasingly coming up with clothing and jewellery with an Islamic twist, including pieces that rival high-end imported goods from the likes of Chanel and Louis Vuitton. AFP PHOTO / Bay ISMOYO (Photo credit should read BAY ISMOYO/AFP/Getty Images)
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Muslim Fashion
An Indonesian model displays a Muslim dress design during the four day Indonesia Islamic fashion fair 2013 in Jakarta on May 31, 2013. The most populous Muslim country designers are increasingly coming up with clothing and jewellery with an Islamic twist, including pieces that rival high-end imported goods from the likes of Chanel and Louis Vuitton. AFP PHOTO / Bay ISMOYO (Photo credit should read BAY ISMOYO/AFP/Getty Images)
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Muslim Fashion
Models display creations of Indonesian designer Hannie Hananto during Indonesia Islamic Fashion Fair in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, May 31, 2013. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
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Muslim Fashion
An Indonesian model displays a Muslim dress design during the four day Indonesia Islamic fashion fair 2013 in Jakarta on May 31, 2013. The most populous Muslim country designers are increasingly coming up with clothing and jewellery with an Islamic twist, including pieces that rival high-end imported goods from the likes of Chanel and Louis Vuitton. AFP PHOTO / Bay ISMOYO (Photo credit should read BAY ISMOYO/AFP/Getty Images)
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Muslim Fashion
A model displays a creation of Indonesian designer Irna Mutiara during Indonesia Islamic Fashion Fair in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, May 31, 2013. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
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Muslim Fashion
A model displays a creation of Indonesian designer Najua Yanti during Indonesia Islamic Fashion Fair in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, May 31, 2013. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
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Muslim Fashion
A model displays a creation of Indonesian designer Hannie Hananto during Indonesia Islamic Fashion Fair in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, May 31, 2013. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
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Muslim Fashion
A model displays a creation of Indonesian designer Hannie Hananto during Indonesia Islamic Fashion Fair in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, May 31, 2013. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
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Muslim Fashion
A model displays a creation of Indonesian designer Hannie Hananto during Indonesia Islamic Fashion Fair in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, May 31, 2013. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
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Muslim Fashion
A model displays a creation of Indonesian designer Irna Mutiara during Indonesia Islamic Fashion Fair in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, May 31, 2013. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
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Muslim Fashion
A model displays a creation of Indonesian designer Najua Yanti during Indonesia Islamic Fashion Fair in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, May 31, 2013. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
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Muslim Fashion
Models display creations of Indonesian designer Hannie Hananto during Indonesia Islamic Fashion Fair in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, May 31, 2013. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
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Muslim Fashion
A model displays a creation of Indonesian designer Hannie Hananto during Indonesia Islamic Fashion Fair in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, May 31, 2013. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
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Muslim Fashion
A model displays a creation of Indonesian designer Hannie Hananto during Indonesia Islamic Fashion Fair in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, May 31, 2013. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
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Muslim Fashion
In this Thursday, May 30, 2013 photo, a model showcases a creation from the Indonesian Muslim fashion line ‘Polite’ during the Islamic Fashion Fair in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event is part of the Indonesian government’s effort to turn the most populous Muslim country into an Islamic fashion capital by 2020. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
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Muslim Fashion
In this Saturday, May 31, 2013 photo, models showcase creations by Indonesian designer Najua Yanti during the Islamic Fashion Fair in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event is part of the Indonesian government’s effort to turn the most populous Muslim country into the world’s Islamic fashion capital by 2020. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
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Muslim Fashion
In this Thursday, May 30, 2013 photo, a model showcases a creation from Indonesian Muslim fashion line ‘Malana Indonesia’ during the Islamic Fashion Fair in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event is part of the Indonesian government’s effort to turn the most populous Muslim country into an Islamic fashion capital by 2020. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
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Muslim Fashion
In this Thursday, May 30, 2013 photo, models showcase creations by Indonesian designer Poppy Theodorin during Ithe Islamic Fashion Fair in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event is part of the Indonesian government’s effort to turn the most populous Muslim country into the world’s Islamic fashion capital by 2020. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
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Muslim Fashion
In this Saturday, May 31, 2013 photo, Muslim women react as a model showcases a creation by Indonesian designer Najua Yanti during the Islamic Fashion Fair in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event is part of the Indonesian government’s effort to turn the most populous Muslim country into the world’s Islamic fashion capital by 2020. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
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Muslim Fashion
In this Saturday, May 31, 2013 photo, a model showcases a creation by Indonesian designer Irna Mutiara during the Islamic Fashion Fair in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event is part of the Indonesian government’s effort to turn the most populous Muslim country into the world’s Islamic fashion capital by 2020. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
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