Fashion Forward Dubai 2019

Guess who´s back?! After its 10th edition, which took place in October 2017, Fashion Forward Dubai took a hiatus in 2018. We were excited to hear of its return this year! Fashion Forward Dubai 2019 was held from the 30th…

Oriental Fashion Show 2019

On the 30th of June 2019 Oriental Fashion Show (OFS) celebrated its 30th edition at the Ritz hotel in Paris, France. OFS is THE leading fashion platform dedicated to showcasing contemporary high-end fashion designers originating from Central Asia, the Near…

Best of Ramadan Eid Collections 2018

This two day special features highlights from Ramadan and Eid collections by Middle Eastern and Pakistani designers. Today I would like to share my favorite pieces from four different designer collections. Tomorrow we feature Sania Maskatiya’s Eid collection. Eid Mubarak…

Endemage Spring Summer 2018

Spring has made an entrance. I am eagerly awaiting the moment I can replace my parka coat with thick fur hood & knee high suede boots for floral dresses & TOMS Jutti flats. Bring on the sunshine! The best way…

Saira Shakira 2018 Bridal Couture

Best friends Shakira Usman and Saira Faisal launched their fashion label Saira Shakira in 2011. The duo joined forces after graduating with honours from the Pakistan School of Fashion Design. With the launch of their young fashion brand they were…

Best of Fashion Forward Dubai Season 10

Fashion Forward Dubai celebrated its 10th season this month. It took place from the 26-28 October, 2017. 28 designers from the region showcased their latest collections. Today I would like to share my favourite looks with you. Amato‘s collection includes…

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…

Fashion Forward Dubai Season 9: Highlights

The 9th season of Fashion Forward Dubai, the definitive fashion platform for Dubai and The Middle East, took place from the 23th until the 25th of March. Couture and ready-to-wear designers from the region presented their latest collections at the…

Fashion Forward Dubai Spring Summer 2017

Season 8 of Fashion Forward Dubai took place from the 21st of October until the 23th, showcasing Spring/Summer 2017 collections by 33 ready-to-wear and couture designers from The Middle East. My top favourite shows this season are by Said Mahrouf,…