Author - Melissa Lucas

Discover 'Modesty Hut' Mobile Boutique

Discover ‘Modesty Hut’ Mobile Boutique

Discover 'Modesty Hut' Mobile Boutique - Your Destination for Stylish Hijab Fashion in Australia. Our journey began in May of 2023, sparked by a moment of inspiration and determination following an injury at a festival. We envisioned a convenient and stylish solution to make our hijabs online more accessible in Australia, and...

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Embracing Ethical Fashion

Dear Valued Friends, Followers and Customers. I hope this message finds you well and filled with many blessings and hopes for the future. Today I want to talk about something close to my heart - our journey towards embracing ethical and sustainable fashion at Modesty Hut. When I founded Modesty Hut, I dreamt...

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WE ARE FOUR

Not so long-ago Modesty Hut celebrated its THIRD anniversary, and today it’s FOUR years in business! Looking back at the past 12 months, I can honestly say it was an extremely challenging yet productive year.  Firstly, let me share some wins! Modesty Hut launched its second sustainable shawl line called the Grace Collection.

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Islam and Fairtrade

What is the “Fairtrade” movement? Fairtrade is a worldwide movement that aims to help farmers and producers in developing countries. The term fair trade means that they receive a fair price for the goods that they produce. Why is the “Fairtrade” movement significant? Often, businesses that buy from farmers or producers want to...

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My hair and scalp testimonial.

My hair and scalp testimonial  I transitioned to a shampoo and conditioner soap bar a year and a half ago.  I suffered from an extremely dry, irritated, itchy scalp. My head had big clumps of skin and sores that were tender and sometimes bled because of the severe itchiness that I would...

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What happens to your old clothes after you drop them off at the op shop?

I’ve recently watched the Foreign Correspondent segment on the ABC titled “Dead white man’s clothes?”.  It tells a story of second-hand clothes ending up in African landfills, creating an environmental catastrophe. Australian charities are inundated with poor quality clothes which they sell in-bulk to Ghana, Burkina Faso or Côte d’Ivoire in Africa. Once...

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We are THREE

It has been THREE years since I founded Modesty Hut, and I'm proud of what my small business has accomplished. I’d love to share what stands out for me the most: Stepping outside of my comfort zone and growing. Introverts' struggles are real! Minding a market stall, interacting with other stall owners,...

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The Providence Collection Hijab Care

How to care for your Providence hijab Just like silk, lace or chiffon The Providence hijabs require special care. The following instructions will help to prolong the life of your hijab. Pop your hijab in a wash bag and run through a delicate cycle with similar fibres and colours. Use a mild detergent, laundry softener or a...

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Fair trade practices and Islam

What’s Fairtrade? Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world. Fairtrade tackles the injustices of conventional trade, which traditionally discriminates against the most vulnerable. Fairtrade means consumers pay sustainable prices for products (matches or above the market price),...

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Why we believe in Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX®

Unfortunately, not all fabrics are manufactured equally. Companies that are committed to ensuring their products passes OEKO-TEX standards have their customer's health at the top of their priority. At Modesty Hut we believe it’s important and essential because our customers are hijabi sisters who wear their scarves so close to skin. So,...

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