Last week, media reported that Janet Jackson adopted “full Islamic dress” in her first appearance after announcing her pregnancy. The 50-year-old is pregnant with her first child.
American superstar and her husband Qatari billionaire businessman Wissam Al Mana were spotted walking together in London over the weekend. The media has been abuzz about Jackson’s marriage to a Muslim, and have speculated that she has since converted to Islam.
Numerous reports have come out about Jackson’s getting “all covered up” after her marriage to Al Mana in 2012.
It turns out that Jackson was wearing a black Y-3 Poncho Sweater, which retails for 845 British pounds or $1,028. The poncho is listed under the men’s section.
Some on social media were quick to critique the hasty reporting.
The Daily Mirror also wrote: “Janet is said to have taken a while to adjust to life in Qatar, due to the restrictions placed on women – and the fact she’s had to give up designer clothes.”
Al Mana Group owns the rights to distribute fashion brands such as Hermes, Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga and Stella McCartney, so would be extremely ironic if Jackson were required to relinquish “designer clothes.”
Muslim Girl points out: “Qatar doesn’t require ‘Islamic dress’ be worn or have ‘restrictions on women’ as the article says. Qatari culture may express a preference for modest attire, but visitors are not fined or legally penalized for what they wear.”