Tag Archives: Emirati Designer

DAS Collection embodies the UAE in so many different ways; how it empowers women of the region through their contemporary understanding of the traditional abaya, the talent that young Emirati’s have learned from their wise elders and how two ambitious young local ladies can build a successful internationally recognised brand. Reem and Hind Beljafla are true (fashion) ambassadors for the UAE.
Showing their Spring Summer ’13 collection at London Fashion Week, with modern day supermodel Alek Wek walking in the show, the latest collection from the Dubai duo offered metallic jewel tones in flowing silhouettes reminiscent of the Jalabiya dress complimented …

Just as young Irish designers are making their mark in the fashion industry on a global scale, Middle Eastern designers equally have volumes to offer. Looking locally at the United Arab Emirates, Madiyah Al Sharqi is a name which we heard over the last year and her credibility as a designer has been cemented with stockists including Sypmphony and Boutique 1, two of Dubai’s well renowned luxury fashion stores.
Madiyah Al Sharqi grew up with an appreciation for fine quality tailoring as daughter of the Ruler of Fujairah. Following a formal education with French fashion college, Esmod, her collection of fine …

In a city with no shortage of fashion, finding fledging designers which are unknown to most who are slowly but surely making a well forged path in the fashion world is a great charm. As East meets West in so many corners of Dubai, Wyanet is the latest collection from Emirati designer Fatma Bin Fahad, the talent behind AlMayyasa.
Featuring ethnic Native American influences, embracing their culture with strong colours, feathers and braiding, the latest collection from this Esmod graduate is most certainly eye catching. Floating layered chiffon in various lengths makes the collection ideal for day wear to a perfect dress …

Art and photography is something we both appreciate and enjoy having grown up being inspired by creative aspects of life and bringing them to life through various mediums. In the works for two years, last night saw the opening of “Through the Looking Glass”, the latest exhibition from Emirati artist Lamya Gargash. A graduate from Central Saint Martins & marking her first solo exhibition, this exhibition examines how we constantly view ourselves in comparison to an ever elusive standard, prompted by the constant bombardment of media imagery dictating “how we should look”.

Including a variety of subjects including Emiratis, Filipinos as well …

As major international cities prepare to celebrate the national day of the Irish, St. Patrick’s Day, we are preparing for it in style! Classic with Colour is out to show you how to celebrate with the patriotic colour of Ireland.
Synonymous with the colour green, cities like New York (who host the world’s largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade which goes down 5th Avenue), Tokyo, Sydney, London and more will all join together  on March 17th with celebrations including traditional music, dancing, food and drink as well the quintessential parade of talent.

For us, that parade comes in the form of fashion …

An exciting collection from a collective of designers in Dubai and Berlin showed the influences of both cities on their designs as part of an the Berlin Dubai Festival. Featuring Dubai designers Khulood Al Thani, Mona Fares, Maryam Selaich and Madeyya Al Mazroie as well as Lena Braatz, Sophie Boehmert, Marina Hoermanseder and Anna Wilhelmi, their designs showed innovation, detailed construction and an appreciation for style.

Monochrome colours were the foundations of the collection mixed with beautiful lace, leather and chiffons creating a spectrum of looks. From classic demure looks from Khulood Al Thani with an exquisite neck …

Amal Haliq is a fantastic Emirati jewellery designer who creates contemporary pieces using the finest materials and unique stones. We were lucky enough to have a moment with her…
Tell us about the mission of your brand “Amal Haliq”
Amal Haliq Jewellery Collection is designed for women who seeks for unique pieces. The collection promises to deliver a taste of every era and in this collection the designs will suite ladies who are bubbly, love to live happily and wants to stand out.
You get inspiration from some of the great jewellery designers but who are your mentors?
A lot of creative Designers …