Chechnya's first lady unveils Islamic fashion collection

Medni Kadyrova, the wife of the head of the Chechen Republic, has shown his collection of Islamic fashion in Dubai.

"My designs of natural beauty and grace of Arab women, to whom I dedicate my collection are inspired," said Kadyrova.

Chechen veiled models appears more than 70 couture wedding dresses, uniforms for Saturday night. The show was crowned with an exhibition of wedding dresses.

It was the first appearance of the label Firdaws outside Chechnya since its inception in 2009. Medni Kadyrova said it was "the first step towards the organization of many others in the region," AFP reported.

The label can now be purchased in Grozny, but the fashion house plans to expand to other countries like the UAE.

Chechnya Lady Collection reflects Islamic values ​​and the bridal dress code in the Chechen Republic imposed by its leader, at the age of 35, Ramzan Kadyrov. The chief of Russia in the Chechen Republic took power in 2004 and since then has been actively promoting Islamic values ​​in the region to encourage women to wear veils and men to have multiple wives.