LUMINARE: Modest Fashion Innovation for Muslim Women in the Era of Globalization and Professionalism

The growing participation of Muslim women in the professional world introduces a challenge in harmonizing religious values with modern professional dress codes. This paper presents LUMINARE, a modest fashion innovation that combines Islamic principles, comfort, and professionalism for tropical climates. The purpose of this study is to explore the challenges faced by Muslim women in workwear selection and to propose an inclusive design concept using the Design Thinking approach. The methodology consists of five phases: empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test. Qualitative data were obtained through interviews and open questionnaires with Muslim women aged 20–40 working in various professions. The results demonstrate that breathable fabrics such as cotton, linen, and viscose-rayon combined with minimal, elegant designs enhance comfort and confidence at work. The LUMINARE prototype emphasizes tropical adaptability and spiritual aesthetics, highlighting how modest fashion can promote empowerment, professionalism, and sustainability. This study concludes that integrating faith-based values with modern fashion principles can create new opportunities for Indonesia’s growing modest fashion industry.