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Women in the Persian Gulf countries wear abaya for modesty and protection from the hot, dry climate The abaya is a traditional head-to-toe over-garment for women in the Persian Gulf countries. Jessica Goodspeed’s abaya is a Flamenco inspired design with lots of black and red lace Frilly red lace is not usually associated with the dress of women in traditional Muslim countries, but that’s what’s on Jessica Goodspeed’s abaya. Guthrie says such projects help her students become better people and more innovative fashion designers Kim Guthrie is an assistant professor of Fashion Design and Merchandising at VCU. The Abaya Project gave students a better understanding of how women in many Islamic countries express themselves by covering up This project is one of many collaborations between VCU students and faculty in Virginia and its sister campus in Doha, Qatar. Learn More