The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned their citizens against wearing national costumes abroad after an Emirati man wearing a traditional white kandura was handcuffed in Ohio over suspicions he had links to Daesh. According to news reports from Dubai, local women visiting the West were also urged to skip that abaya and abide by bans on face veils “to ensure their safety”. But what about when the fashion shoe is on the other foot?
Some international celebs insist on donning that thobe or head scarf out of 'when in Rome' respect. But equally others are throwing all travel clothing cautions to the wind and going with Arabian attire even when in Europe or on home soil.
In Tunisia, Afghanistan and Indonesia, Muslim militants have attacked Western tourists, easily spotted by their choice of clothes. So while some blending burka-clad celebs might have the right idea, it is not as easy to explain other Western celebs' sudden attraction to Middle Eastern traditional garb.
Travel safety advisory briefs nothwithstanding, some stars are drawn to the Arab look and will wear it without a kevlar, bullet-proof lining! Here are eleven top celebs who didn't get that Emirati memo and 'kan' wear a kandura if they want to!
