Middle East

Oriental Fashion Show Paris 2018

The Oriental Fashion Show was held during Paris Fashion Week at Hôtel de Crillon on the 24th and 25th of January 2018. We were invited to join this event which was organised by Hind Joudar, a true advocate for oriental…

IŠTAR Queen Of The Night: Jean Louis Sabaji Couture Spring/Summer 2018

Paris Fashion Week took place last week showcasing the finest couture designs from both talented newcomers as established names. Who better to showcase these designs than the crème de la crème of Hollywood during award season, which kicked off in…

Best of Fashion Forward Dubai Season 10

Fashion Forward Dubai celebrated its 10th season this month. It took place from the 26-28 October, 2017. 28 designers from the region showcased their latest collections. Today I would like to share my favourite looks with you. Amato‘s collection includes…

Jelena Bin Drai – Autumn Winter 2017 Collection

Northern European summers can feel a lot like autumn. Right now, rain is violently pouring from the skies. I say, it’s the perfect time to review an Autumn/Winter collection! The prêt-à-porter Autumn/Winter 2017-18 collection by Dubai-based designer Jelena Bin Drai…

Arab Fashion Week – AIISHA Resort 2018 Collection L’Azur

Lebanese fashion designer Aiisha Ramadan launched her latest collection Resort 2018 named L’Azur at Arab Fashion Week. 48 looks were presented during the runway show which took place on May 19th in Dubai. Aiisha made a statement during the show…

EFFA Summer & Ramadan 2017 Collection

Dubai-based fashion designer Effa Al Dabbagh recently launched two new EFFA collections; one specially for Ramadan and one for the summer season. The collections consist of traditional Arabic clothes like the Abaya gown and Jallabiyas. It includes beautiful handmade pieces,…

Endemage’s Ramadan 2017 collection oozes elegance

Omani sisters Lubna and Nadia, the creative minds behind Endemage, recently launched their Ramadan 2017 collection. Known for their traditional hand-embroidery techniques, the sisters took inspiration from the chandeliers and architecture of the Grand Mosque in Oman and the floral…

Fashion Forward Dubai Season 9: Highlights

The 9th season of Fashion Forward Dubai, the definitive fashion platform for Dubai and The Middle East, took place from the 23th until the 25th of March. Couture and ready-to-wear designers from the region presented their latest collections at the…

Fashion Forward Dubai Spring Summer 2017

Season 8 of Fashion Forward Dubai took place from the 21st of October until the 23th, showcasing Spring/Summer 2017 collections by 33 ready-to-wear and couture designers from The Middle East. My top favourite shows this season are by Said Mahrouf,…

4th Ziryab Fashion Show London – Highlights

London Fashion Week is in full swing as we speak showcasing the hottest fashion designers from the UK. The 4th Ziryab Fashion Show London, hosted by Women’s Growth and Success Foundation (WGSF) took place on the starting date of London…