Couture Bridal Gowns: Trends from the India Couture Week Runway

The 12th edition of India Couture Week took place from the 22nd until the 28th of July 2019 at the Taj Palace Hotel in New Delhi, India. Yes, I know this was three months ago, but I had a great…

Rami Kadi Spring Summer 2018: Bal de Rue

Lebanese designer Rami Kadi revealed his spring summer 2018 collection on the 23rd of January during Paris Fashion Week. Bal de Rue or Street Ball reflects the era of Nouvelle Couture, a powerful movement that destroys the status quo. The…

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…

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…

The Grand Finale of Lakmé Fashion Week SR17 – Anita Dongre ‘Alchemy’

Fashion designer Anita Dongre showcased her Summer Resort 2017 collection ‘Alchemy’ last night in Mumbai, India as the grand finale of Lakmé Fashion Week SR17. The fashion show was held at the Bandra Fort amphitheatre, a historic location also known…

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…

Rami Kadi – Le Royaume Enchanté – Sleeping Beauty

Rami Kadi showcased his latest collection Le Royaume Enchanté during Fashion Forward Dubai season 3. A collection inspired by sleeping beauty, a classic fairytale by French writer Charles Perrault. Sleeping beauty awakes after years of sleep and finds herself in…

The Rise and Rise of Lebanese Fashion Designers: Rami Kadi

In the fashion world Lebanon is known for its incredibly talented fashion designers. Lebanon has put Middle Eastern fashion on the map! That is why we need to keep an eye on fresh fashion talent coming from this country as…

Big name in fashion: Naeem Khan

It was a big surprise when America’s first lady Michelle Obama presented the Oscar for best picture during the 85th Academy Awards. Michelle was wearing a long silver/metallic gown made by Naeem Khan, who has dressed Mrs. Obama on several…