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Thanks to loyal reader Bird for this link to a post on Wikipedia which describes the history of the traditional Muslim headdress called a keffiyeh. I incorrectly called it a jalabia which is a traditional Muslim dress.
In response to the following email from a loyal reader, I did not say the trend was new to the urban community, I said it was a new trend in Hip Hop. Although Vogue editor-at-large Andre Leon Talley and producer Pharrell Williams wore the scarf last year, they did not inspire many artists to wear it regularly as they do now.
Jermaine Dupri was the first to popularize the scarf among other Hip Hop artists. After JD wore the scarf months ago to an industry event, Jay Z wore a similar scarf to the David Letterman Show and that’s when the trend really took off in Hip Hop circles.
Ms Rose,
Love your page but just need to correct you that the statement you made the new style first made popular by Island Records president of Urban Music, Jermaine Dupri is completely FALSE! being a Stylist for 10 years and styling many celebrities, the jalabia has gained notice for over a year and a half now as I should know I have styled the likes of Pharrell Williams and have worked closely alongside André Leon Talley, who was pictured wearing one last year. I would just like to correct you on that and also celebrities in Europe i.e. London have been seen wearing it rotatiously – JERMAINE DUPRI was not the first to make it popular.Happy Holidays
Nikki Denza
