London based fashion brand Trésors Sauvages was founded in 2012 by artist Amalie Beljafla and creative director Soraya Alali. Amalie and Soraya are from a Middle Eastern background from which they draw inspiration for their designs. They have created a…
Milia M: Upgrade Your Work Wardrobe
Tired of always wearing that same white or pinstriped dress shirt to the office? Does your work wardrobe consist of mostly black and navy blue blazers, skirts and trousers? It might be the perfect time to upgrade your work wardrobe…
Dough SS14: Andalucía & the Moors
Dima Kassis, the creative mind behind fashion brand Dough, recently launched her Spring Summer 2014 collection. The background story of this collection sparked my interest; the influence of the Moors on Spanish fashion. The Moors were medieval Muslim inhabitants from…
The House of Kamiar Rokni: The Orientalist
The House of Kamiar Rokni introduced their haute couture, bridal collection during PFDC L’Oreal Paris Bridal Week, Pakistan last month. You can understand our excitement when we heard this collection was named ‘The Orientalist’. A collection inspired by Orientalism; the…
Diwali Special: Arpita Mehta
Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, is a festival celebrated by Hindu’s all over the world. Families clean their houses and put on a set of new clothes and lit clay lamps (a dia) with oil. This light…
Rami Kadi: Le Gala Des Mystères
Last week Rami Kadi revealed his Fall-Winter 2013-14 haute couture collection named ‘Le Gala Des Mystères’. This collection tells the tale of a graceful beauty, who, on a starlit night, was invited to attend a lavish gala in a far…
Indian Punk by Nikhil Thampi
Indian designer Nikhil Thampi released his Fall-Winter 2013-14 collection last august during Lakmé Fashion Week. Thampi proves that one does not need a formal fashion education to make it big in the fashion industry. His clientele includes the hottest actresses…
PFDC L’Oreal Paris Bridal Fashion Week
The PFDC L’Oreal Paris Bridal Fashion Week took place from the 10th of October until the 12th and is our first introduction to the world of Pakistani fashion. This grand event was organized by the Pakistan Fashion Design Council, an…
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: 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…