Fashion Forward Dubai season two took place from the 15th until the 18th of October and was, like its first season, a great success. Established and emerging designers from Dubai, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Qatar showcased their spring/summer…
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Fashion Forward Dubai: Spring Summer 2014
Fashion Forward Dubai season two took place from the 15th until the 18th of October and was, like its first season, a great success. Established and emerging designers from Dubai, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Qatar showcased their spring/summer…
Fashion Forward Dubai: Dina Jsr
Season two of Fashion Forward Dubai kicked off last Tuesday. FF Dubai brings the crème de la crème of the region’s fashion industry together in one venue to present their seasonal collections to the public. Yesterday designer Dina Jsr showcased…
An interview with Suraya from Nahda Designs
We recently spoke to the lovely and talented Suraya Mahumed, the woman behind Nahda Designs and Relief on the Runway, a charity fashion event. She told us more about her new collection and the experience of showcasing during New York…
Dubai-based designer Amira Haroon
After a successful first edition in April 2013, Fashion Forward Dubai will be back for a second season this October. The second season takes place from the 15th of October until the 18th and includes talented and established designers from…
Romantic first date ensembles by Ayesha Depala
Whenever the song ‘Single Ladies’ from Beyonce starts playing at a party, all of those in a relationship start dancing along enthusiastically while the actual single ladies stay seated. It is rather strange don’t you think? While those in a…
Show-Stopping Design: Amato Haute Couture
Costume designs for musical performances from popular artists have evolved from simple trousers and tops to haute couture pieces designed by famous fashion designers. Known examples are Zuhair Murad’s contribution to Jennifer Lopez’s world tour, Emilio Pucci designing pieces for…
Haute Arabia – Fashionable and Modest looks for Fall
I’ve written a guest feature for Haute Arabia, which is the world’s premiere online luxury fashion destination for conservative & modest fashion inspired by Arabia. I am very excited that they have asked me to write a piece! Check out…
Fashion Designer Dina Jsr ‘The Architecture of Clothing’
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week also known as New York Fashion Week is taking place as we speak, showcasing America’s finest designers on the runway. My favorites up till now are Monique Lhuillier, Zac Posen, Carolina Herrera and Reem Acra. I am…
UAE Luxury Fashion House Kanzi
Fashion is art. Looking at a piece of art triggers certain emotions and it might even bring up memories. The same goes for fashion. Beautiful garments can take you back in time or fast forward you into the future. It…