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Iran: Authorities
Hold Islamic Women's 'Fashion Show'
Tehran,
21 July (AKI) - Iran's hardline authorities have organised a 'fashion parade'
to showcase correct female Islamic dress.
Some 60 rigorously
Islamic outfits were modelled during the event - each completely covering the
women's bodies from head to toe.
Iran's Culture and Islamic Orientation Minister Saffar Harandi hailed the
Islamic 'fashion parade' as "unprecedented".
"This is an unparalelled event for Iranian women, who until now have not
had the opportunity to dress how they want to but have been forced to wear
whatever the fashion industry imposes on our society," Harandi stated.
Journalists and photographers attended the show but few members of the public.
The 'fashion show' followed a 'moralisation drive' launched by Iran's
authorities that was aimed at clamping down on Western-style dress and
hairstyles.