Lifestyle choices, including fashion, are powerful tools for self-expression and cultural identity. For hijabers, integrating their faith into their lifestyle doesn't have to mean sacrificing style or fun. There has been a growing trend of modest fashion that is both stylish and adheres to religious or personal standards of modesty. This trend reflects a broader desire for inclusivity in the fashion and entertainment industries, where individuals can express their identities authentically.
: This refers to young women (ABG is an abbreviation for Anak Baru Gede , meaning teenagers) who wear the hijab [4].
Lou S. Felipe, Ph.D. (she/they) is an assistant professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, where she provides culturally responsive, trauma-focused psychotherapy. Her research examines the intersectional identity experiences of marginalization, particularly at the intersection of race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality with a unique specialization in Pilipinx American psychology.
