Vice President Kamala Harris’ stepdaughter, 21-year-old Parsons student Ella Emhoff worked with Orthodox Jewish designer Batsheva Hay to create a dress worthy of wearing when attending her stepmother’s inauguration. The designer collaborated closely with Emhoff, an aspiring designer herself, to create a dress that was worthy of wearing to the event yesterday on the steps […]
Understanding the Dress Codes of Orthodox Jewish Women and Their Diverse Interpretations One of the most talked-about aspects of the show Unorthodox is the clothing, which shapes lead character Esty’s story from beginning to end. The show’s costume designer Justine Seymour spent hours on meticulous research, including a week-long stint within the Satmar community in […]
Dear Jew in the City- Now that the summer is here, I have a question. Is it proper for an Orthodox Jewish married woman to wear sandals/open-toed shoes in public? Thanks, JJ Dear JJ- Thanks for your question, though I’m not sure where marital status enters into it. (The only law of modesty that hinges […]
Fashion Week has just ended in New York, London and Milan, with Paris’ shows this week wrapping up the Fall Ready-to-Wear season. With all of the top designers in the world all showcasing their takes on what fashion will be like this coming this year, there is excellent news for modest fashion lovers everywhere. All […]
New York is currently buzzing with glitterati, who were treated to a range of beautiful modest ready-to-wear at this week’s shows featuring upcoming Spring fashion. With so many tznius looks to choose from, we centered in on the most wearable fashion trends. Whether you integrate them into your Yom Tov style or wait to wear […]
There’s no denying that we’re in the heat of the summer, and with it, many women are wondering how to keep their style inspiration going. Although we’ve covered modest summer fashion before, we wanted to take a closer look at hair covering during hot days. Combining cutting-edge trends with halachic hair covering, here are some […]
