In a moment at which ones choice of head covering alone could indicate political affinity, showcase cultural competence, or underscore national belonging, Ottoman denizens Jews included became adept at what scholar Julia Phillips Cohen has called clothes-switching, or the act of moving between differently styled outfits. Moving between the perceived cultural boundaries of alaturka (the Ottoman Empire) and alafranka (Europe) also extended beyond clothes to home dcor, food, language, dance and music, and even time
Head-of-Brand Nicholas Minucciani outlines his definition of holistic fulfillment at the atelier, where cultural education is valued and harbored: "At any moment, you will find our artisans praying throughout the day, and family-style local Moroccan food is offered weekly in the dining area," he tells POPSUGAR
While these black dresses arent exactly a tradition in itself, its still pretty cool to think about the history of wedding fashion
Of course, Diane von Furstenberg can stake her claim to it