Stereotype Burkha
18. January 2009 Art & Fashion
As a particularly prominent feature of Islamic women, and in part a cause for their alienation in the West, artist-designer-duo Sounds.Butter aka Patrick Li and Ian Gallais tried to focus on ways of adapting their dress whilst respecting their religious codes.
In their project “Stereotype”, they created a range of Burkha’s which have been adapted to help facilitate Muslim women’s participation in certain activities where traditional dress may otherwise hinder them…
Unfortunately, “Stereotypes” isn´t an ongoing project. The adapted Burkha´s aren´t signed with a description, but as far as I can see, they are made for female Muslim runners, fighters, gymnasts and crossing guards.
I wonder how – with an artistic interpretation – the bank robber Burkha, the swimmer Burkha and festival visitor Burkha would look like 
Photos via Sounds.Butter
When Coco Chanel opened her first shop in 1913 in Paris, no one would have been thought that this woman would become one of the most influential designers of the 20th century, a role model for the industrially expanding world and a precursor for female independence.... 
Don´t worry, What´s Wrong With The Zoo isn´t going porn - instead, I have a look towards south. To Munich, Germany. In the midst of the Glockenbachviertel, the AMEN Store doesn´t only hawk unique mirroring but also cares about the good style. (read on) 
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HUCH
Do they make Burkha body bags too?