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The Brooklyn Fashionista with a Hijab for Every Occasion
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The Brooklyn Fashionista with a Hijab for Every Occasion

How one outspoken entrepreneur proved that modesty can still be comfortable, confident and sensual.

Alexandra Nikolchev
Mar 10, 2016
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After struggling to find clothing that fulfilled her desire to cover herself up yet still strike a stylish pose, Nailah Lymus took matters into her own hands--quite literally. The self-taught designer founded her own fashion line, Amirah Creations, along with a modeling agency, UNDERWRAPS, showcasing high fashion that meets her standards of modesty.

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