29 October 2026International edition
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29 October 2026
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Vanilla Hijab

Indonesia

Vanilla Hijab is an Indonesian modest fashion brand founded in 2013 by Atina Maulia. It sells hijabs and Muslim womenswear, primarily online.

Facts
FoundedMarch 2013
FounderAtina Maulia
CEOIntan (co-founder's sister)
EmployeesAbout 100
Websitevanillahijab.com
Segment
Mid-market
Categories
WomenswearAccessories
Sales channels
E-commerce

What is Vanilla Hijab?

Vanilla Hijab is an Indonesian brand specialising in hijabs and Muslim womenswear. It was founded in March 2013 by Atina Maulia, who started the business at the age of 19 while still at university, and is run with her sister Intan as chief executive.

Products and positioning

The brand's range centres on modest fashion for Muslim women:

  • Hijabs
  • Busana muslimah, or Muslim womenswear
  • Festive collections for Raya

Vanilla Hijab has staged its own solo fashion show and has presented Raya collections at runway events in Indonesia.

Distribution

Vanilla Hijab began as an online shop and has grown largely through social media marketing, with its Instagram account reaching around 2.2 million followers. The business has grown to around 100 employees.

Why it matters

Vanilla Hijab is one of the Indonesian modest fashion brands that grew from a social media storefront into an established label, reflecting the scale of Indonesia's hijab market and the role of Instagram in building young local fashion businesses.

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Vanilla Hijab?

Vanilla Hijab was founded in 2013 by Atina Maulia, with her sister Intan as chief executive.

What does Vanilla Hijab sell?

The brand sells hijabs and Muslim womenswear, mainly through online channels.

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