Ramadan Mubarak!
Ramadan Mubarak from SHUKR!
This is one of our busiest times of year here, and one of our favorite! This year we have a stunning Ramadan/Eid Collection, and I wanted to highlight my top 10 picks from this collection (in no particular order).
My favorite piece this year is the Gia Lai Dress (US, UK, Canada). Tabassum outdid herself on this one. Basically, I’m obsessed with it. It is two pieces: an inner dress and an outer gown. The inner dress is this nice mandarin collared number, but it’s the outer gown that kills me. It just has such great flow. It’s simple, elegant, and I’ve never seen anything like it.
My second favorite is the Mussaret Dress (US, UK, Canada). This is another wonderful two-piece combination, except the inner dress is simpler than the Gia Lai, and the outer gown is more complex due to the embroidery. This one is a hair’s breath from a traditional abaya, but has this classy elegance that I’m becoming so fond of.
Third on my list is the Cowl Neck Abaya (US, UK, Canada). It’s just timeless. Such a nice sense of dignity, modesty and grace, it reminds me of some amazing women who have shaped my life. You know who you are.
Fourth is the Embroidered Drawstring Skirt (US, UK, Canada). I’m normally not a big skirt person, but this one is amazing. The gold embroidery in that interlaced pattern strikes the difficult balance of being both fancy and understated. I could match this with almost anything in my wardrobe and instantaneously take my outfit up a notch.
Fifth is the Dotted Swirl Tunic (US, UK, Canada). It’s just such an unusual addition to the SHUKR collection that it stands in a class by itself. Made from chiffon, it also has a very good flow.
Sixth is the Contrast Duster (US, UK, Canada). I love garments that are simple and practical, but also have some flair. On this piece, it is the cuffs that give it that extra push. And, it’s a great garment to wear to the office.
Not to neglect the men, the seventh is the Hussein Galabiyya (US, UK, Canada). Seriously, this is what a modern galabiyya looks like. Sharp, easy to care for, and lightweight.
Number eight is the Azhar Jubba (US, UK, Canada). A modified remake of the Damascan Jubba (US), it has a slimmer fit, wider sleeves and loses the shoulder pads. I could definitely see Keanu Reeves in this.
Ninth on my list is the Kalima Tencel Denim Trousers (US, UK, Canada). Nothing is more comfortable than these are. Never heard of Tencel? Made from wood pulp, this natural fiber combines softness, strength, and durability, is easy to care for, wrinkle-resistant, and breathes really well. If you’ve been looking for that perfect (yet modest) pair of jeans, you’re not going to come closer than these.
Last but not least are the Hasan Trousers (US, UK, Canada). Comfortable and casual, these might be the perfect pants to wear while you are fasting. They are loose, soft and have big pockets. I’m not sure about the connection between pockets and fasting, but given the choice between pockets and no pockets, I’d choose the pockets every time.
Feel free to comment letting us know what your favorite garments are (from any collection), so in the future, we can have a customer-based top ten list. We’d love to hear from you.
~ Beth, Blog Admin
umm zaria
September 1st, 2009 at 3:56 amI love your picks, mash’Allah. I would like to see more office selections available at Shukr. I missed out on getting the business suits when they were available.
nollie
September 3rd, 2009 at 7:35 pmI ordered the Multigored Arced Dress and I love it! It is *almost* perfect and I say almost because it was just too long for me, and usually your dresses fit me great without having to alter it.
Here’s a polyvore set I made using the dress:)
Orchid Haze by ~nollie~ featuring Anthropologie jewelry
nollie
September 3rd, 2009 at 8:40 pmBy the way, does this dress shrink? Is that why there is a lot of length on it? I’d like to know before I hem the dress! Thanks!
Beth
September 6th, 2009 at 11:54 pmDear Nollie,
All of our clothing is pre-shrunk, so that when customers order their items, they can be assured that they have clothing that will always fit, inshaAllah. Garments which may shrink slightly, like some cotton and linen items, are cut slightly larger to compensate for shrinkage. If any garment does shrink, it is mentioned in the description for that item.
Our jersey fabric does have a tendency to shrink if placed in a warm wash. However, once ironed, it should go back to its original size. Do not tumble dry jersey, however, as this does cause real shrinkage.
I hope this helps!
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Suzann P.
September 9th, 2009 at 9:33 pmSalaam alaykum.
I would just like to say that I just received my Cowl Neck Abaya in black, and I am absolutely happy with it. It fits just as the measurement guide said so, with just enough room, and the quality is impressive. Well worth the money I paid for it, and am happy to say that it’s my first abaya.
Jazakum Allah khairen.
Beth
September 14th, 2009 at 4:11 amSalaam Suzaan,
Thanks so much for your wonderful comments!
Lady Anon
September 17th, 2009 at 10:34 pmI am in love with the cowl neck abaya too! Its sooo elegant. Seems there aren’t many color choices available in my size (small)…Any info on its future availability?
cecilia http://myworldinme.blogspot.com
September 21st, 2009 at 11:27 amSalam Aleikum!
this will be my last try to reach you. I orded from you at 28 of august two skirts that I paid for, but I have not get them yet! Pleace contact me at my email! I feel so sad that I never got them I wanted to wear one of them on eid! I feel deceived and sad that I have not heard from you even though I have tried several times!
Beth
September 27th, 2009 at 11:58 pmSalaamu Aleikum!
I’m so sorry that you’re having difficulties! We’ve recently had some staff shortages and with the Eid break, we are still catching up. I sent your comment here to our order management team who will be in touch with you shortly, inshallah. Please email me beth@shukrattire.com if you do not hear from someone within 24 hours.
Again, I offer my apologies.
Beth
September 28th, 2009 at 12:03 amDear Sister:
I am pleased to inform you that the Cowl Neck Abaya is, indeed, scheduled for restock, and should be back on the site quite soon, inshaAllah. It may be in limited stock in this particular fabric (rayon), however, so I do advise that you take advantage of making a purchase as soon as you see the item back online. (We do apologise that we do not produce our items for special order.) Due the the current popularity of the dress, we are also scheduled to restock it in the Spring, although in a different fabric.
For your interest, in the past, SHUKR has frequently repeated styles over many seasons. Now, however, SHUKR is moving towards unique, seasonally appropriate collections and designs which will be one-offs and rarely, if ever, reproduced in the same form. So, if in the future you see a style that you like we advise you to take advantage of its availability at that time to make the purchase.
Restocks and new arrivals usually appear on our site monthly. If you go to our homepage (www.shukronline.com) there is a box where you can enter your email address to sign up for special offers and notifications. You can easily unsubscribe from this list at anytime.
Hope this helps!
Sarong http://www.allsarongs.com.au
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SKhan
November 8th, 2009 at 3:07 amI love the tunic… such gorgeous piece.
By the way, Beth, would love to see a poll on guys clothes. I am a male who has bought a few things off Shukr for my mum and sisters, but never for myself. Reason being I dont like that too strong Middle Eastern look (no offense intended).
While Shukr has infused that Eastern style to Western clothes most admirably on the women clothing side (Jackets, tunic, skirts), I feel the mens fashion has not faired that well. Would love to find out what other Shukr fans think on the topic.
Beth
November 9th, 2009 at 4:20 amSalaam SKhan,
Thanks for your comments! Apart from galabiyyas which are Middle Eastern in origin, we do also have shirts, tunics and trousers which are very Western. Is there something in particular that you are looking for but not finding?
Wa Salaam,
Beth