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2015 Islamic Fashion FestivalTakes on CannesThanks to the crafty works of the media, Islam hasbeen programmed into the minds of most Americansas a faith passionate about war, darkness, oppression,and terror. Those who truly know Islam, however, seepast the bad seeds that exist in every country.Focusing on the rich origin of Islam and its beauty androyalty, founder and chairman of the Islamic FashionFestival, Dato’ Sri Raja Rezza Shah, made Lawrenced’Arabie sur la Côte d’Azur the most talked aboutfashion event of the year at the prestigious 2015Cannes Film Festival. Bringing to life the fashion

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artistry and skill of several Middle Eastern designers,Rezza’s vision and pride in his culture consumedCannes, France, leaving all those present for theexperience in awe of Islam and its way of life.

High fashion couture and jewelry designers NitinGoenka, Ghea Panggabean, Dato’ Tom Abang Saufi, IdaLundberg, Dato’ Farah Khan, Ashley Isham, HH SheikhaHend Al Qassemi, and Rizman Ruzaini created a newworld in the luxurious Carlton Hotel where the MiddleEast met with the West for a night of art andcelebration. Set in a room glowing in gold decor, hisroyal highness The Sultan of Pahang and her royalhighness The Sultanah of Pahang along with the crèmede la crème of Hollywood watched the glamorouscollections from Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, United ArabEmirates, and London & Paris take command of therun-way.

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Many were shocked by the elaborate fashions thatmuch of the public would never expect from a culturethat is known for covering their women’s physicalbeauty. Shedding their usual black burka that literallyhides every inch of a woman, with the exception of hereyes, the Islamic Fashion Festival showcased bolddesigns, putting a twist on dressing from head to toewith gorgeous head wraps, luxurious fabrics, beautifulfur pieces, and daring, bright colors. The 2015

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fur pieces, and daring, bright colors. The 2015collections exposed the true beauty, strength, andregal nature of the Islamic woman while maintainingher exotic mystique. Each model, looking like a queenin her own right, truly delivered the message thatthere is style in covering up. As most cultures aroundthe world celebrate the over exposure of such womenas Madonna, Mylie Cyrus, Nikki Minaj, and the list goeson, the Islamic Fashion Festival reminded theentertainment world that modesty is just as beautiful.

The mission of the Islamic Fashion Festival is to enticethe media, Muslims, and non-Muslims into recognizingtheir versatility and evoking conversation about thetrue essence and spirit of Islam. Rezza, along with oneof the Islamic Fashion Festival biggest supporters NinaStevens, the stunning longtime girlfriend to the lategreat Patrick Heiniger (former CEO of the Rolexempire) hopes to bring an end to “Islamphobia”.Stevens has donated to the mission of Islam FashionFestival and lent her celebrity to the success Lawrenced’Arabie sur la Côte d’Azur. By educating the world withan artful vehicle, Islamic Fashion Festival vision is tocelebrate and unite all faiths in harmony and peace.

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(L-R) Tengku Aishah and Their Royal Highnesses, Sultan Ahmad Shah andSultanah Kalsom Abdullah, Princess Camilla participate in singing “We Are

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Lawrence d’Arabie sur la Côte d’Azur ended theevening with their guests from all culturalbackgrounds uniting, hand in hand, for a We Are TheWorld sing along. Like Rezza, most Americans stand indefense of their faith and country, separatingthemselves from racism and terrorists that do notrepresent their love for God. Though the Higher Poweris referred to as God, Allah, Buddha, and the list goes

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is referred to as God, Allah, Buddha, and the list goeson, in millions of homes around the country, thecommon factor is love and peace. Any faith operatingoutside those principles is not of a higher power. “As-salamu alaykum” transcends all faiths…peace be ontoyou.

A special thank you to Meleika Gardner forcontributing to this article.

Irene MichaelsOver the past 25 years I have takenon the roles of a producer,publisher, insider journalist andfundraiser. My artistic interestsbegan early in my teens working asa model and a dancer throughoutthe U.S. I formed my first modelingagency before I was twenty. Whilemodeling I secured a re-occurringrole in the popular daytime TVseries General Hospital. Readmore…

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Soraya Halim · Ipoh, PerakIslam is beauty , kindness, ALLAH LOVES BEAUTIFUL THINGS.Like · Reply · Jun 16, 2015 4:39pm

Zaharah Jelani · SMK Convent Bukit NanasVery true..

Like · Reply · 1 · Jun 16, 2015 4:50pm

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