Aheda Zanetti
Now 38 and married with four children, Aheada talks often about growing up in an Australia that posed a lot of challenges for a young muslim/arab girl. As an active person, who liked to participate in community activities and sport, she found herself restricted due to her cultural and religious beliefs.
As years went by, she noticed there were many girls and women that were obeying their Islamic beliefs (dressing modestly) and thus missing out on the many opportunities – especially sporting – that Australia has to offer.
Ahiida was her solution to the problem. Brilliant sports clothes for the dedicated, the religious, the shy and anyone that might just want a little extra sun protection.
Ahiida is all about choice and freedom. Its a brilliant simple solution.
Aheda Zanetti is founder and designer of Ahiida®, one of the world’s best known modest swimwear and sportswear brands.
Aheda Zanetti Features
Burkini-förbud Ledde Till Uppsving
Badplagget burkini uppmärksammades över hela världen när flera franska kommuner förra sommaren förbjöd plagget. Men trots en infekterad debatt har förbudet gett en rejäl skjuts åt försäljningen enligt burkinins skapare.
Just as the “burkini ban” on French beaches was igniting international headlines in the northern summer of 2016, a thoughtful, culturally ambitious exhibition, Faith Fashion Fusion: Muslim Women’s Style in Australia, was coming to the end of a successful two-year national tour of 10 metropolitan and regional museums, galleries and libraries across Australia.
The Australian Designer Behind The Burkini
Sales of the burkini have skyrocketed following attempts to ban the garment. Australian designer Aheda Zanetti discusses how she created the burkini and why she believes her designs give freedom and confidence to Muslim and non-Muslim women alike.
The Burkini: A Closer Look At The Swimwear That’s Making Headlines
The burkini has had a controversial summer in France. A number of towns along the Riveria banned the burkini — a portmanteau of “bikini” and “burka,” and a type of swimwear — in the wake of the deadly Bastille Day attacks in Nice.
‘Burkini’ Inventor Says Sales Have Skyrocketed on Heels of Controversy
HONG KONG — The woman credited with creating the so-called burkini said the controversy over efforts to ban the full-body bathing suit worn by some Muslim women has helped bolster demand for her invention, which she said was not meant to be a political statement.
I Created The Burkini To Give Women Freedom, Not To Take It Away
The burkini does not symbolise Islam, it symbolises leisure and happiness and fitness and health. So who is better, the Taliban or French politicians?
'Are they judging a swimsuit, or a race or religion?': The Australian creator of the original burkini speaks out after towns in France ban swimmers from wearing the modest design
Burkini Ban In France Sparks Worldwide Sales, Incl Among Non-muslims, Designer Says
News that several French cities have recently banned the now infamous “burkini” has sparked sales worldwide, even among non-Muslim women, including cancer survivors and those wanting to protect their skin, the designer of the controversial swimsuit said.
The More France Tries To Ban The Burkini, The More Non-muslims Are Buying It
Last week several parts of France decided to ban the burkini – a swimsuit worn by Muslim women – as it was deemed to be “incompatible” with French values. The French Prime Minister, Manuel Valls had said the piece of clothing “enslave[d] women” and rolled out the ban in Cannes, Corsica and Le Touquet.
Non-muslims Flock To Buy Burkinis As French Bans Raise Profile Of The Modest Swimwear Style
Over the past eight years, Aheda Zanetti has sold 700,000 swimsuits to clients all over the world. Her designs, costing from $80 to $200, are sought out from Norway to Israel and are each made in Villawood, western Sydney.
Burkini-förbud Ledde Till Uppsving
Badplagget burkini uppmärksammades över hela världen när flera franska kommuner förra sommaren förbjöd plagget. Men trots en infekterad debatt har förbudet gett en rejäl skjuts åt försäljningen enligt burkinins skapare.
Faith Fashion Fusion: Muslim Women’s Style In Australia
Just as the “burkini ban” on French beaches was igniting international headlines in the northern summer of 2016, a thoughtful, culturally ambitious exhibition, Faith Fashion Fusion: Muslim Women’s Style in Australia, was coming to the end of a successful two-year national tour of 10 metropolitan and regional museums, galleries and libraries across Australia.
The Australian Designer Behind The Burkini
Sales of the burkini have skyrocketed following attempts to ban the garment. Australian designer Aheda Zanetti discusses how she created the burkini and why she believes her designs give freedom and confidence to Muslim and non-Muslim women alike.
The Burkini: A Closer Look At The Swimwear That’s Making Headlines
The burkini has had a controversial summer in France. A number of towns along the Riveria banned the burkini — a portmanteau of “bikini” and “burka,” and a type of swimwear — in the wake of the deadly Bastille Day attacks in Nice.
‘Burkini’ Inventor Says Sales Have Skyrocketed on Heels of Controversy
HONG KONG — The woman credited with creating the so-called burkini said the controversy over efforts to ban the full-body bathing suit worn by some Muslim women has helped bolster demand for her invention, which she said was not meant to be a political statement.
I Created The Burkini To Give Women Freedom, Not To Take It Away
The burkini does not symbolise Islam, it symbolises leisure and happiness and fitness and health. So who is better, the Taliban or French politicians?
‘are They Judging A Swimsuit, Or A Race Or Religion?’: The Australian Creator Of The Original Burkini Speaks Out After Towns In France Ban Swimmers From Wearing The Modest Design
'Are they judging a swimsuit, or a race or religion?': The Australian creator of the original burkini speaks out after towns in France ban swimmers from wearing the modest design
Burkini Ban In France Sparks Worldwide Sales, Incl Among Non-muslims, Designer Says
News that several French cities have recently banned the now infamous “burkini” has sparked sales worldwide, even among non-Muslim women, including cancer survivors and those wanting to protect their skin, the designer of the controversial swimsuit said.
The More France Tries To Ban The Burkini, The More Non-muslims Are Buying It
Last week several parts of France decided to ban the burkini – a swimsuit worn by Muslim women – as it was deemed to be “incompatible” with French values. The French Prime Minister, Manuel Valls had said the piece of clothing “enslave[d] women” and rolled out the ban in Cannes, Corsica and Le Touquet.
Non-muslims Flock To Buy Burkinis As French Bans Raise Profile Of The Modest Swimwear Style
Over the past eight years, Aheda Zanetti has sold 700,000 swimsuits to clients all over the world. Her designs, costing from $80 to $200, are sought out from Norway to Israel and are each made in Villawood, western Sydney.
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