Selhaya, founded by award-winning British designer Aisha Hossain, is redefining what luxury modest fashion can look like on a global stage.
Featured in British Vogue, Tatler and Vanity Fair, and showcased before Abu Dhabi royalty and international audiences, Selhaya is built on three pillars: pure materials, couture craftsmanship and deeply personal founder storytelling.
The Waves of Light collection sits at the heart of that story.
Conceived while Aisha was travelling in South Africa, the capsule brings together memories from across the world and reflections drawn from the Quran.
Each silk-lined robe is inspired by a different place and a different inner state — inviting the wearer to pause, ponder and reconnect with a sense of stillness.
Rather than chasing trends, Waves of Light was created as a series of modern heirlooms: robes that carry narrative, meaning and beauty in equal measure.
Sakura: Renewal in Soft Silk
One of the collection’s most intricate pieces is Sakura. In soft pink silk, it captures the idea of renewal — the way faith, seasons and the heart are constantly being refreshed.
It takes a single artisan six full days to complete the embroidery alone, with every petal and branch stitched by hand. Sakura draws on British floral traditions as well as Aisha’s own honeymoon in Japan, where cherry blossoms and quiet gardens left a lasting impression.
It is the kind of robe that feels both romantic and disciplined; delicate in appearance, but rooted in serious workmanship.
Sabi: Beauty of Simplicity
Another key design is Sabi. Unlike conventional synthetics, its outer robe is crafted from linen — a natural fibre chosen to keep the wearer cool while remaining beautifully breathable.
Linen has long been regarded as one of the purest materials and reflects a tradition of dressing in fabrics that aid movement, comfort and dignified simplicity.
Throughout Islamic history, natural fibres were favoured for their honesty and ease, encouraging a lifestyle free from wastefulness and excess.
Sabi is silk-lined to give women the luxurious feeling they deserve, blending purity with refinement. Inspired by the African wilds, it reminds us that we are caretakers of the earth — and even our clothing should be sustainable, biodegradable and thoughtfully made. Sabi turns that belief into a tangible garment.
Restoring modesty
The women who wear Waves of Light are not defined by geography alone. Some are based in the Middle East, others in London, Istanbul or beyond — but they share a common desire to feel confident, elegant and modest.
Selhaya was built to restore modesty as something aspirational again, not only for Muslim women but for all women who want to dress with dignity and presence. Every piece is made from pure silk or natural fibres, tailored with couture-level care, and designed to move gracefully through real life: from prayer to dinners, from family gatherings to meaningful occasions.
Since Waves of Light, Selhaya has continued to grow, most recently unveiling the Haya Collection — a series of silk couture robes inspired by British tailoring and modern femininity, showcased at Istanbul Halal Expo 2025.
Yet the essence remains unchanged: garments that honour faith, storytelling and responsibility, while proving that luxury and modesty can coexist in the most beautiful way.
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