Modest Fashion Week held it’s 11th edition at Hôtel Le Marois, Paris last week, bringing the conversation and creativity of modest wear to the French capital. With runways that explored the female identity and how clothes shape her and, in turn, shape them, global designers set the stage up for occasionwear, ready-to-wear, and couture pieces. In case you missed it, here are the Modest Fashion Week 2026 highlights that cover all the bases.
Opening Gala
The event began with a gala dinner a day before the runways could kick off. Inviting designers, models, and content creators, the night was a moment to celebrate modest creativity and its community. With the theme “Modest Elegance”, every attendee showed up and showed off, truly cementing how important modest styling is and that there is plenty of room for covered silhouettes to thrive.
Some kept their fits simple and minimalistic, allowing for draping and jewellery to do the talking. This is best seen on creator Rogueya Tahir, who wore an olive green dress from Khanum. Whereas TV host, Lylia Bouaziz, wore an all-black ensemble that spotlighted a vintage-looking sautoir that felt like a metal tie. Creator Sissi Da Silva went a similar route with an all-white outfit, with an oversized silhouette that commanded presence. Paired with a zebra print clutch by Cameo de Bore, it made a statement without being too overpowering.
On the other hand, there were those who went the geometric route. Designer Hama Yassen opted for an embroidered geometric abaya, while Aya Abdelhakam wore a geometric kaftan with kimono sleeves.
SEDZDA COUTURE
The Serbian-based house is known for its incorporation of Balkan tradition, be it through designs or past techniques. So opening Modest Fashion Week, the house stuck to its codes, presenting a palette of rich golds, browns, and light shades of cream into drop waist gowns and delicately embroidered kaftans that referenced architecture. Titled “The Unseen Crown”, designer Sedžda Zukorlić explained how the collection came to be by reflecting on her inner world. How feminine strength and struggle are rarely seen. Through the designer’s reflections, the collection continues to observe female identity where form and details balance one another. It is regal, refined, and opulent in a traditional sense that complements the gilded room at the Hôtel Le Marois.
Nada Puspita
Known for its delicate, feminine aesthetic, Nada Puspita continues through Modest Fashion Week by remixing the house’s DNA with the soul seen on the streets of Marrakesh. A light pastel palette, intercepted by lace, pleats, and floral patterns, opened the collection before following into a rich shade of blues and blacks that featured geometric designs, tassels, and floral appliques.
SOUTOURA
A contemporary modest brand whose design sits at the intersection of traditional modest wear, Parisian energy, and urban street culture, SOUTOURA brings a lot of new modest concepts to the forefront. Their collection presented ultra-long sports jerseys, track suits ballooned and ruffled, and embroidered wool ski masks, all a nod to contemporary street clothing. This was contrasted with neutral pieces, lacquered leather jackets, crisp white shirts, and the evergreen denim dress, showcasing the brand’s dual DNA that creates their modest vision.
Hindami
Known for their abayas and jalabiyas, Hindami’s recent collection delivered the contemporary feminine in a series of polka dot patterns, crystal-detail jackets, and neutral-toned abayas. It presented everything a woman is and could be, from the playful to the outgoing to the minimalist.
MIHA
Showcasing a pastel palette of tiered, A-line, and princess cut styles, MIHA presents a collection meant to be swayed in. Offering plenty of necklines, sleeve styles, and patterns to the modest dresser, the piece that stuck with us the most was an iridescent blue gown with an obvious organza overlay. With a Shakespearean collar and bold balloon sleeves, the dress begins as armour while the ruffles below add a touch of classic femininity.
Roqaia Fashion House
The Kuwaiti-based house begun their story with the founder’s cultural connection to turbans. For PMFW the house turned to their other speciality: jackets. From trendy polka dots to sublime dual tones to everyday neutral pieces to lavishly sequinned ones, designer Roqaia went all out with her work, showing us just how one jacket can switch up a whole mood.
Hilal Oğuzkan
Standing out amongst the pastel palettes seen today, Hilal Oğuzkan went the jewel-toned route with nighttime looks that absolutely sparkled! Maxi dresses were pulled together with intricate stonework and South Asian-inspired drapes. However, there were also pieces that pulled from contemporary Turkish design, showcasing a harmony of inspired silhouettes and traditional design attained from cultural memory.
Flaunt Archive
Rooted in art, storytelling, and ideas that anchor its clothes, Flaunt Archive stepped into Paris with a series of elegant co-ord sets and kaftans. Patterns here were scarce; instead, there was a focus on the fabric, where they were cut up into tassels, pleated, and ruffled. In a deeper palette, it came in silhouettes that celebrated movement as little details of each piece swayed as models strutted.
OZODA
Based in Uzbekistan, OZODA’s recent runway comes in a strikingly feminine design. With pastels taking over, bow accents, and a pink bride, everything about this collection was soft and demure. And yet, the little details took over, showcasing another form of femininity in defined shoulder pads and dramatic opera gloves. Overall, this collection presented the demure as anything but, with pieces ranging from casual to occasion wear.
Arsumerzaeva
How many ways can you style black? Maryam Arsumerzaeva’s answer is infinite as the mostly black runway presents the colour in edging, chic, and even in a boho-esque way. With fabrics and curated layering doing the heavy lifting here, it’s one of the more fascinating runways as Arsumerzaeva explores design through a restricted colour palette.
Summer Evenings
Born from modest fashion influencer Summer Albarcha, Summer Evenings Spring 2026 collection focused on the power of a well-executed silhouette. Featuring asymmetry, drop waists, balloon sleeves, and sharp tailored shoulders, the collection presented a range of evening wear that matched every occasion.
Garzia
Unapologetically Turkish, Garzia’s runway was a mostly dark palette that manipulated fabric into both symmetrical and asymmetrical drapes. Co-ords sets were belted while kaftans hung loose off the shoulders, while fez hats added a poignant touch.
AFRIK ABAYA
Closing Day 1 in stunning African fashion, AFRIK ABAYA brought African arts and design to the forefront with its pieces. Title “MATA” (Women) the collection was a celebration of women, the feminine form, and the power of modesty. Black kaftans were set as the canvas for the vibrant designs to shine, either peeking through from the borders or standing loud and proud at the sleeves. Geles and hijabs also made their appearances, often complementing the pieces with matching patterns.
Aynaeva
Russia-based fashion house Aynaeva opened Day 2 with a series of bridalwear. Draped in cultural motifs, each dress took one to a new silhouette, presenting different versions of the modest bride. Details here shaped everything, with some highlighted in gold embroidery and others in crystal detailing in the form of foliage and flowers.
Mayovera
Closing the gap in the modest swimwear industry, Turkish brand Mayovera presented an edit of burkinis paired with chic flip flops. With patterns that ranged from geometric to abstract, the collection gave us plenty of ideas for how to approach 2026 resort wear.
Asmau Ardo
Blending together North Neigerain heritage and Italian craftsmanship, London-based footwear brand Asmau Ardo presented one of the more theatrical shows of the day. Showcasing their SS26 collection on plush velvet cushions, the runway consisted of models strutting with the cushion in hand, spotlighting the shoes in a physically demanding way, whilst complemented with modest outfits that would suit each shoe’s mood.
Nour Turbans
Taking in founder Nafi Diouf’s multicultural journey through life, Nour Turbans’ collection was an honest, creative blend of different worlds. French berets were layered over hijabs, while fez hats and African headdresses were matched with elegant maxi dresses. One of the highlights was the brand’s Shantung Brocade sitting against a crisp cotton dress, shining bright through its palette of brown and gold.
Fashion by Shehna
Presenting their latest collection titled “SUKOON — The Rise of the Quiet Woman”, Fashion by Shehna explored feminine grace and strength. With South Asian and Arab inspired drapes, fabrics that flow and fall, and mesh head coverings, the collection challenges the idea of modesty; how some assume that to cover means to hide. With “SUKOON — The Rise of the Quiet Woman”, Fashion by Shehna shows how modest dressing can take up space, and take it up well.
GVILETI & PKHAMAT
Collaborating on the runway to present a joint capsule collection, Gvileti & Pkhamat’s collection spotlighted the region of Ingushetia through symbolism. GVILETI’s couture-style knitwear was complemented with PKHAMAT’s artisanal accessories, where turbans, capes, and scarves came into harmony with sky blue and turquoise dresses. One of the highlights was the introduction of an embroidered tote bag called the “Lida”. Inspired by a painting by Ingush artist Khozh‑Akhmed Abdul‑Salamovich Imagozhev, which depicts a girl in kurkhars, the traditional female headdress of the Ingush people, the bag focuses in on that motif, recreating it with 240 hours of hand embroidery.
Tug Fashion
Sitting between timeless and trendy, Tug Fashion interweaves them both in its latest collection. In a palette of jewel tones, we saw suits, co-ord sets, and dresses all expertly navigate both. Opening with a black dress layered with a guipure lace cape, the collection dives into intricate embroidery, feathers, and pearls, while the minimalistic pieces were pulled together with luxurious draping.
Hamidi x Betul Saday
In a light palette perfect for 2026’s earlier months, Betul Saday showcased couture-level tailoring within fluid shapes and refined designs. Pearl and feather trims defined some pieces, while others took to drop waists, embroidered capes, and subtle detailing.
Dahlia Bridal
With high necklines, voluptuous va-va-voom gowns, and restrained yet chic dresses, Dahlia Bridal gave plenty for the modest bride to choose from. Inspired by the gowns of Middle Eastern weddings, Dahila Bridal’s gowns come in similar bling, where every inch takes space for crystal embroidery and every stitch is made to count.
Bintaberry
Presenting African fashion in modern contemporary wear across occasion wear and ready-to-wear, Bintaberry’s designs brought forth the beauty of fluid shapes and cultural design patterns. Our favourites from the collection were their greenish-brown iridescent kaftan and their show-stopping copper sequinned kaftan layered with organza sleeves.
Muradym
Bringing Kazakh fashion to the French capital, Muradym’s collection continues with its brand DNA of reinterpreting Kazakh heritage through a modern lens. Velvets, silks, and other fabrics were fashioned into contemporary European wear while retaining Kazakh motifs and patterns. Dresses played with the juxtaposition of fluidity and restraint, while skirt suits and casual dresses were complemented with traditional kalpak hats.
LAMODESA
The modestwear platform that’s currently redefining how modest dressers shop and curate their wardrobes, closed Day 2 and the runway portion of Modest Fashion Week with a curated edit of contemporary wear. Presenting a range of brands, all with their own defined aesthetic, LAMODESA ends the night with a poignant statement on the diversity of modest fashion. With its sophisticated edit of co-ord sets, dresses, abayas, and kaftans, it marks a new age of modest wear and how modest wear is defined by the contemporary woman.
