Tag Archives: Emirati Designers

Dubai’s art and creative scene is one that is growing with established art galleries dotted around popular areas in DIFC and Al Quoz. With March seeing so many creative things going on, we loved the concept of Nuqat.

Nuqat is an art and design event that was initiated by a team of young Arab creatives with a universal mission to support artists and designers in the region. Guest speakers including world renowned artisans talented in the disciplines of graphics, jewellery to photography and more from LA, New York, London, Belgium and Beirut are contributing to this Dubai event.
Inspiring Emiratis involved in the amazing range …

The Rabbit Hole is an Emirati initiative that’s used as a platform to combine fashion designers from the UAE & the GCC to promote their talents from students.
The founder of The Rabbit Hole is Maitha Al Maktoum. Estbalishing it to bring focus to fashion and talent in the region, this initiative is supported by a wonderful team including Hessa Al Amri, Maitha Belhab, Nour Al Harmoodi, Ayesha Al Hamrani, Maryam Al Mansoori, Mashaikh Al Rakhaimi, Sara Al Madani, Salma Al Hussaini and Mohammad Al Banna.
 

The latest event takes place in Zayed University in Abu Dhabi with an …

 
In an age where digital technology and social media move at a pace that is unparalleled, so does the development of software, apps and plug-ins to compliment them.
One of the latest apps in the fashion field is Fashion 971. Developed for iphones, ipads and Blackberrys, this fashion app is designed to let every Emirati and UAE designer showcase their latest designs.
It gives fashion lovers and followers an instant lookbook of the designers latest collections to browse through and explore. From established, well-known designers to fledgling brands, every designer now has their own space.
Featuring current Autumn Winter 2011 collections and upcoming looks for …

Peaches black studded ballet pumps
Peaches  is a wonderful new and upcoming Emirati shoe brand that has featured a fantastic collection of pumps over the last season. Chic yet fashionable while being affordable!
Peaches is the amazing achievement of 3 entrepreunerial students in Dubai, all with a love of business and fashion. A mixture of Saudi and Emirati heritage, combined with Business and Architecture acumen, Maryam, Mohammad and Maha established Peaches as a venture for the Young Entrepreneurs Competition 2011.
Wanting a sustainable project that could grow, create brand awareness and develop into an international brand, this shoe label was born. …

Discovering a new designer and their amazing collection is one of the greatest thrills for any fashionista and Dubai seems to have quite a few designer offerings.
Darmaki, a luxury footwear brand created by Emirati designer, Sultan Al Darmaki and crafted by Italians, has been well received by fashion lovers. Middle Eastern media have embraced his new collection with great editorials and column inches among their glossy magazines.

High on the wave of success, legendary V&A Museum in London have recently requested his Lydia shoe to be included in a permanent collection of contemporary Middle Eastern Fashion in the museum.
His work will also be included in …