Notes from the atelier
The Journal
October 4, 2026
Abaya and dress size guide: US, EU, UK and Turkish sizes
Our pieces are labelled in US sizes. Here is how they convert to European, Turkish and UK sizes, and how to choose when you are between two.
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October 4, 2026
What to wear for Umrah: a practical packing guide for women
Loose, opaque, light and easy to care for: how to choose abayas, prayer wear and hijabs that stay comfortable through long days of worship and walking.
October 4, 2026
Chiffon, crepe or satin: choosing the fabric of a modest dress
The same long-sleeved maxi dress behaves very differently in chiffon, crepe or satin. How each one drapes, when to wear it and how to care for it.
September 20, 2026
How to take your measurements
Seven measurements, five minutes, and a dress cut for you alone.
September 6, 2026
Crepe, chiffon, satin: a guide to our fabrics
How each cloth drapes, feels and wears, and which to choose when.
August 22, 2026
Styling the open abaya
One layer, many ways: over a slip dress, belted, or left to move.