Fashionable Hijab as Social Transformation

Abstract

Hijab wearing is one of the interesting social transformation. It could be observed recently that hijab as Islamic sharia and a form of fashion are mixed to become fashionable hijab. This trend was followed by the emerging of several communities celebrating the fashionable hijab theme. One of such community is hHjabers Community Bandung (HCB). This research examines the meaning of fashionable hijab wore by members of Hijabers Community Bandung (HCB). The method being applied is qualitative research with phenomenology approach. The data collection was conducted by in-depth interview and observation.Results showed three meanings constructed by community members stemmed from the use of fashionable hijab: self-actualization, medium of da'wah (conveying Islamic messages) and thea  learning process.