Muslim Style

Models showcase creations with theme "The Journey" by Indonesian designer Ronald Ghagana during the Islamic Fashion Festival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Nov. 24, 2008. For many, Islamic fashion might seem synonymous with strait-laced garments that leave everything to the imagination, but some Asian designers are trying to equip modern Muslim women with a wardrobe that obeys both sartorial trends and spiritual dictates.

A model showcases a creation with theme "The Journey" by Indonesian designer Ronald Ghagana during the opening of the Islamic Fashion Festival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, Nov. 24, 2008. "It's a global market for us. For me, it's very important as a designer to (go) abroad to see everything" in the latest trends, said Gaghana.

A model showcases a creation with theme "The Journey" by Indonesian designer Ronald Ghagana during the opening of the Islamic Fashion Festival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, Nov. 24, 2008. The designer's custom-made Islamic dresses cost at least $2,000 each but are snapped up by women who want something fancy for special occasions.

Breast cancer survivors showcase creations by Rozi of Kraftangan Malaysia during the Islamic Fashion Festival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Nov. 26, 2008. Shows featured 1,000 outfits by top couturiers from Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Pakistan and the Philippines.

A model showcases a creation with theme "The Journey" by Indonesian designer Ronald Ghagana during the opening of the Islamic Fashion Festival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, Nov. 24, 2008. Models strutted the festival runway in silver-shot scarves sparkling with Viennese-made Swarovski crystals.

A model showcases a creation by Indonesian designer Ronald Ghagana at the Islamic Fashion Festival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Nov. 24, 2008. Some designers drew inspiration for their evening gowns, prayer clothes, bridal outfits and full-body Lycra swimsuits from Indian Mughal carpet motifs, Spain's Moorish palace patterns and even scenes from the classic film "Casablanca."

Models show off creations by Indonesian fashion designer Toera Imara during a fashion show in Jakarta, Indonesia, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008.

Indonesian models pose, wearing creations by Indonesian fashion designer Irna Mutiara during a fashion show in Jakarta, Indonesia, Wednesday, Dec 3, 2008.

An Indonesian model shows off creations by Indonesian fashion designer Ida Royani during a fashion show in Jakarta, Indonesia, Wednesday, Dec 3, 2008.

Indonesian models walk, wearing creations by Indonesian fashion designer Ade Listiany during a fashion show in Jakarta, Indonesia, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008.

Models showcase creations by Indonesian designer Samuel Wattimena during the Islamic Fashion Festival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.

A breast cancer survivor showcases a creation by Rozi of Kraftangan Malaysia during the Islamic Fashion Festival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.

A model showcases a creation by Indonesian designer Samuel Wattimena during the Islamic Fashion Festival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.

A model showcases a creation by Indonesian designer Samuel Wattimena during the Islamic Fashion Festival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.

A breast cancer survivor showcases a creation by Rozi of Kraftangan Malaysia during the Islamic Fashion Festival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.