FOR MORE THAN a year after converting to the Muslim religion, the 20-year-old Houston woman had worn her short, blond hair under a scarf in accordance with Islamic rule. Then on Sept. 11, fearing ...

Wedding veils date back to ancient times, yet modern brides still reach for the accessory to complete their look. While veils have long been a popular wedding-day accessory, the reason brides place ...

Editor’s Note: Examining clothes through the ages, Dress Codes is a new series investigating how the rules of fashion have influenced different cultural arenas — and your closet. One of the oldest ...

From ancient rituals to modern fashion statements, the bridal veil has remained an enduring symbol throughout centuries of wedding traditions. While its origins are steeped in superstition and ...

Regarding the Oct. 22 Outlook articles on Muslim customs: Veils have been and continue to be a Christian tradition for women. Wearing a lace veil in church was standard practice when I was growing up ...

LONDON (Reuters) - When youth worker Sumreen Farooq was abused in a London street, the 18-year-old decided it was time to take a stand - and she started to wear a headscarf. Farooq is one of many ...

It was a wardrobe change to remember: During a historic visit to the Vatican to meet with Pope Leo this week, Queen Camilla notably donned a black dress and a matching veil. How come? For one thing, ...

One of the oldest elements of a bridal ensemble, dating at least as far back as Ancient Greece, veils have largely remained a staple accessory for even the most modern, subversive brides. When singer ...