Document Type : Research Paper
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Faculty of Textile and Clothing Design, Faculty of Art, Alzahra University.
Abstract
This article examines the relationship between taste and style in clothing design from the perspective of halal fashion, aiming to elucidate the interaction between individual aesthetics and cultural identity. Taste is conceptualized as a reflection of personal preferences and individual aesthetic experience, whereas style is understood as a cultural and historical structure that shapes broader design frameworks. Grounded in Islamic principles of modesty (ḥayāʾ), chastity, and moral responsibility, halal fashion should not be perceived merely as a set of dress restrictions; rather, it constitutes a coherent semantic and aesthetic system that seeks to balance modesty, elegance, identity formation, and creativity.
Drawing on an anthropological approach and Pierre Bourdieu’s theory of cultural capital, this study demonstrates that over the past two decades halal fashion has evolved from a marginal phenomenon into a significant cultural and economic field. In this process, it has not only redefined contemporary interpretations of Islamic dress but has also emerged as an influential medium for identity construction, social distinction, and the symbolic representation of religious values through clothing practices.
Despite its growing relevance, the existing scholarly literature reveals a notable research gap, particularly the absence of an integrated theoretical framework capable of systematically explaining the relationship between individual taste, design style, and the ethical–aesthetic principles of Islam. Accordingly, the present study adopts an interdisciplinary approach integrating fashion design and anthropological analysis in alignment with Islamic teachings, highlighting the necessity of further examination of visual representations of dress and the cultural and religious norms governing them.
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