Summary
This paper discusses the impact of globalization and fashion media in the clothing of Saudi Arabian men and women. Saudi Arabia's apparel industry has enjoyed a massive growth due to the changing fashion orientation of the people and the infiltration of Western influence on the fashion designs and styles. These designs and styles, however, are adjusted to conform to the teachings of Islam. A comparison is then made between the traditional and modern styles of Saudi Arabian clothing and it is evident that only the clothing styles are changed while their purpose and meaning remain the same. They remain ...