The Fashion Orientalist sat down with Arabic singer Teema to talk fashion and music. Teema is a Moroccan/Dutch music artist who developed a passion for singing at a young age. She attended the Music School of Amsterdam at the age…
Middle East
Fashion talent: Modest and fashionable maxi dresses by Mullani
Mullani is a new brand by designer sisters Deega and Faye. After Faye attended the London College of Fashion both sisters came with the idea to design clothing inspired by Middle Eastern and Western dress styles. Another example of what…
Fashion Forward: A new Middle Eastern fashion platform from Dubai
From the 26th of April until the 29th of April, Dubai was the place to be to discover more about Middle Eastern fashion. Fashion Forward (FFWD) is a new four-day event organized by Brag, a live marketing agency from Dubai.…
Costume Institute Gala (Met Ball) preview: Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad
This May celebrities will be strutting their stuff on the red carpet, dressed to impress in their designer gowns. The annual Costume Institute Gala (Met Ball) is one of the most important nights for the fashion industry. This ball celebrates…
Bellydance Costumes: An interview with dancer Anusch Alawerdian
In the West bellydance grew immensely popular after ‘hips don’t lie’ singer Shakira incorporated bellydance moves into her performance routine. Bellydance (or oriental dance) originates from the Middle East. It knows many different styles depending on the country or region…
Taller Marmo: Classic European meets Traditional Arabic Fashion
It is my aim to feature fashion brands that create a bridge between the ‘East’ and the ‘West’ on my blog. I got very excited when I read about Taller Marmo, a new luxury fashion brand based in Dubai, and…
Lebanon’s leading lady: Reem Acra
‘Who run the world?’ Girls! On the 8th of March it was international women’s day and as you may have noticed; my blog has only featured male designers up till now. Shame on me! So before I start focusing on…
Oscar fashion: Elie Saab
In about 8 hours the crème de la crème from Hollywood will be walking the red carpet of the 85th Academy Awards. While some of us are curious about who will take a golden statue home, others; like me, are…