Published by The Dreamwork Collective (2026)
In the Press:
Vogue: Welcome to a new era for Muslim women in fiction
The National: How a plane journey inspired me to write the modern Muslim woman I wanted to read
Khaleej Times: Hafsa Lodi reflects on faith and womanhood in debut novel ‘Turbulence’
Gulf News: Hafsa Lodi’s book explores the intersection of faith, love and identity
Glamour UK: After years of searching, here’s how I finally found my Muslim sisterhood
Published by Neem Tree Press (2020)
Hive (UK independent book stores)
Bookshop.org (US independent book stores)
In the Press:
Female First: 10 Things you need to know about modest fashion
Cosmo UK: Best books by black and POC authors you’ll be reading in 2020
Another Magazine: 14 Books by writers of colour you should read this year
The Daily Mail: Could modest dressing make YOU feel more empowered?
Gulf News: Why I wrote a book on modest fashion
Mojeh: Hafsa Lodi on what’s fueling the modest fashion movement
Cosmo Middle East: Celebrities nailed these modest fashion trends
Harper’s Bazaar Arabia: 7 things to try in Feburary
Vogue Arabia: An extract from Modesty: A Fashion Paradox
Libas Now: Award-winning authors assemble at the Emirates LitFest
I am Shahrazad: Modesty breaks through Emirates Festival of Literature
Restless Magazine: The books by Muslim women you need to read
Grazia Middle East: Hafsa Lodi on the business of modesty
Dubai Fashion News: New book alert: Modesty: A Fashion Paradox
Asia House Arts: Author Q&A with Hafsa Lodi, Modesty: A Fashion Paradox
Book Riot: Reading about modest fashion
Grazia Middle East: Is it time to change the conversation around modesty?
Arab News: Hafsa Lodi discusses her new book: Modesty: A Fashion Paradox
Khaleej Times: Empowering women through modesty
Scoop Empire: the UAE-based fashion writer exploring modest fashion in a new light
The SOAS Spirit: Can fashion ever be modest?
Emirates Woman: What modesty means in modern-day society
Foreword Face-off: Q&A with Modesty author Hafsa Lodi
Harper’s Bazaar: 23 Essential fashion books for the chic reader
Viva New Zealand: “New & noted fashion books on our radar
Style Cartel: “Talking #Afrohijabis and more with Hafsa Lodi of Modesty: A Fashion Paradox
Anokhi (Canada): 5 hot fashion reads to keep you on point for the fall
Headscarves & Hardbacks: 20+ Books by Muslim authors to read in 2020
Salaam Gateway: Will the modest survive? Covid-19 puts fashion industry to the test
La Repubblica: Modest fashion, un fenomeno da 484 miliardi di dollari
Salaam Gateway: Is it time to rip of the ‘modest’ and just call it fashion?
FGRLS CLUB: Grl Talk with Hafsa Lodi, author of Modesty: A Fashion Paradox
Eco-Age: Modest Collections: A faux pas of the past?
Refinery29: 48 Gifts for every fashion lover in your life
Refinery29: A new generation of hijabi women are redefining modest style
Options by The Edge Malaysia: 8 Fashion books every style enthusiast should read right now
Wirecutter – The New York Times: How to stay cool even when you have to cover up
The Vou – 25 Most important fashion books of all time
Gal-Dem: Navigating the seas: Why Muslim women’s swimwear doesn’t define our faith
The National: Norway women’s handball team fined for wearing shorts instead of bikini bottoms
The New Arab: Don’t speak for us: How mainstream media misrepresents Muslim women
Radio/Podcast:
Got You Covered Podcast: A Fashion Paradox with Hafsa Lodi
The Social Media Union: Modesty and Marketing with Hafsa Lodi
Dubai Eye 103.8 radio interview (Talking of Books podcast)
The Localist Podcast: Modest Fashion: Money, Politics & Style
The Muslim Vibe: Is Modest Fashion Counter-intuitive?
The Ryan Nile Show: Behind the Global Trend to Conceal, Rather Than Reveal
Salam, Girl! Podcast: Author Hafsa Lodi talks modest fashion and influencers
Video:
Harper’s Bazaar Arabia: In conversation with Mariah Idrissi and Hafsa Lodi
Evlogs: Book launch at Emirates LitFest
Comms over Coffee with Anna Roberts
Modern East: Hafsa Lodi’s new book, Modesty: A Fashion Paradox
Lovin Dubai: The Lovin Show with author Hafsa Lodi
Yahoo! News: New book explores complexities of modest fashion
Global News Canada: Weekend Book Club – Modesty: A Fashion Paradox
Reviews:
Wild Writing Life: Modesty and its Paradoxes
Aurelia Magazine: Modesty: A Fashion Paradox is the book I didn’t know I needed
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