According to several fashion magazines including Vogue, the color pink is a major trend color this Fall/Winter. From soft and pale pink to bright candy pink, this color frequently appeared on the international F/W 2014-15 runways. This color is often…
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The Emperor 1688 – Spring Summer 2015
The Golkar brothers, the men behind luxury brand The Emperor 1688, showcased their spring summer 2015 collection during the 4th season of Fashion Forward Dubai. I have always enjoyed learning about the story and inspiration behind a fashion collection, because…
Dima Ayad – Celebration of the female form
Today I want to share with you, the spring summer 2015 collection of Dubai-based, Lebanon born designer Dima Ayad, who launched her fashion label back in 2010. Dima Ayad designs clothing that celebrates the female form and her collections always…
Fashion Forward Dubai Season 4 – Top 10 Looks
Fashion Forward Dubai Season 4 showcased the Spring Summer 2015 collections of 22 of the best couture and ready to wear designers from the Middle Eastern region. I have selected 10 of my favorite looks from this FFWD season for…
Nida Azwer Eid 2014: Where Traditional meets Contemporary
The Fashion Orientalist has always been a journey for me; discovering different clothing styles from different cultures…with every article I write I discover something new. At the end of the day I’m left feeling inspired and hope I can also…
Sania Maskatiya Eid 2014 Bar-e-Sagheer
Today I present another Eid collection as part of our Fashion Orientalist Eid special, which includes designs by three different designers from the Pakistani fashion scene. If you missed part one, check it out here: https://thefashionorientalist.com/2014/07/22/ayesha-somaya-eid-collection-2014/ Pakistani designer Sania Maskatiya…
Ayesha Somaya – Eid Collection 2014
This week we will be featuring three Eid collections by different designers from the Pakistani fashion world. The holiday Eid al-Fitr will take place next week and is a time of celebration for Muslims from around the world who have…
Rami Kadi – Un Souffle d’Orient
Paris Haute Couture Week wrapped up last week in Paris and showcased the Fall/Winter 2014 – 2015 collections by the crème de la crème from the Parisian fashion scene. I am a great admirer of Lebanese designers and my favorite…
Hussein Bazaza Resort 2015 – Hidden under the ice 448
Hussein Bazaza recently released his resort 2015 collection, which includes 20 artistic fashion looks. Bazaza was inspired by everything hidden under the ice, from deep blue water to sparkling ice crystals. The color palette shows different shades of blue, snowy…
Krikor Jabotian SS14 Akhtamar
Krikor Jabotian was inspired by an Armenian legend for his Spring Summer 2014 collection Akhtamar. Princess Tamar lived on a small island (Akdamar island) located on Lake Van, Turkey. The princess fell in love with a commoner, which is where…