Five Abaya Designers To Look Out For This Summer

The abaya's simple black long cut has slowly been tossed aside to incorporate beads, color and even more form-fitting styles.

With the celebration of color, floral patterns, and soft pastel shades that symbolize classy summer fashion, these designers are making beautiful abayas that are chic and beautiful while still conforming to cultural traditions. Here are our favorites:

This Dubai-based Saudi Arabian designer has been repeatedly featured in multiple publications including Forbes Middle East, The National, and Haya Magazine .

Started by two designers from the United Kingdom, the fashion house caters to a global Muslim following, providing "unique designs and cuts for all occasions but most importantly without compromising on Islamic values."

Since its launch in 2009, Nabrman, headed by Emirati designer Hend Al Mutawa, has become one of the biggest brands in abaya fashion.

Slouchy'Z abayas were previously featured on the cover of L'Officiel Middle East. It's the only fashion house with a special Ramadan 2015 abaya collection.

The crainchild of UAE-born designer Gheed Al Ali, SONGES' hand-painted tribal patterns add a unique flare to simple black abaya.