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Neelofa's Latest Hijab Collection Sold Out Despite Controversial Launch At Zouk

'Be Lofa Turban' sold out within 24 hours.

By Justin Tan — 28 Feb 2018, 03:54 PM

Cover image via Naelofar Hijab

Neelofa launching her latest hijab collection at Zouk KL may have been deemed as un-Islamic and disrespectful to many, but that did not stop the ‘Be Lofa’ line from selling out within 24 hours of its release

Image from Naelofar Hijab
Image via Naelofar Hijab

According to Naelofar Hijab's webpage, the turban design headgear is the first of its kind in the brand's collection, as it offers an alternative from the usual hijab and shawl.

All 45 colours of the 'Be Lofa Turban' range were marked as sold out less than a day after it was released on her official website

Image from Naelofar Hijab
Image via Naelofar Hijab

One 'Be Lofa Turban' would cost you RM73 if you live in West Malaysia, or RM75 if you reside in East Malaysia. As for Singapore and Brunei buyers, it's priced at SGD36 (RM105). All prices are inclusive of shipping.

It has been two days since the launch, but the controversial topic is a hot subject among netizens as the word ‘Zouk’ is still a top trending topic on Twitter

Image from Twitter trend
Image via Twitter trend

At the time of writing, Facebook has also recorded over 100,000 people who are still talking about 'Neelofa'.

Meanwhile, Neelofa only has three words to say to everyone - 'Thank you, Malaysia'

Thank you Malaysia #BeLofabyNH

A post shared by Noor Neelofa Mohd Noor (@neelofa) on

The actress and fashion entrepreneur received quite a backlash when photos and videos from her hijab collection launch at Zouk KL went viral:

Here’s What Angry Netizens Had To Say About Neelofa Launching Her Hijab Collection At Zouk

Neelofa and the launch drew massive attention from netizens.

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