The inaugural edition of International Textile Fair (ITF) held in Dubai on the 3rd and 4th of November, showcasing pre-collection spring/summer 2015 and autumn/winter highlights, proved to be a successful event. The promising textile industry of UAE seems to have taken a giant leap from the event. It has boosted the growing chances of the already blossoming industry. The … [Read more...]
International textile fair to showcase the work of 200 exhibitors
In upcoming International textile fair, more than 200 exhibitors were estimated to showcase their products. The event is mainly aimed to offer platform for emerging and talented Emirati fashion and clothing in Dubai. The textile fair is expected to attract several designers from Asian countries including China, India, Pakistan, Turkey, Indonesia and Italy. The fair is due to be … [Read more...]
Emirati Fashion Designer Maryam Omaira launches Spring Summer 2014 Collection
Emirati fashion designer Maryam Omaira has launched Spring/Summer 2014 collection. Maryam Al Omaira's voyage through and into the fashion world is the epitome of that saying. Maryam has always been one to enjoy beauty in the form of fashion. Through majoring in management information systems and uncovering its few aspects related to her current interest, Maryam sketched and … [Read more...]
Emirati Fashion Trends: Kandoora giving way to Jeans, Gotra to Baseball Caps
The kandoora, traditional Emirati menswear, is giving way to blue jeans, the gotra (men's head covering) is giving way to baseball caps and sneakers are favoured over sandals. The kandoora (also known as the dishdasha) is the traditional dress in the Gulf and most Arab countries. It is usually made of cotton. Each kandoora has slight differences according to the country, … [Read more...]
KhawlaWRoadha – UAE fashion brand launches new collection
KhawlaWRoadha, an Emirati fashion label by designer sisters Khawla and Roadha Bin Khedia, launched its Ramadan collection at O Concept Store, a multi-branded boutique in Dubai. Sporty styles of Arabic numbered T-shirts, sweat pants, skirts and dresses, the collection is made of light cotton fabrics with a dash of embroidery - a modern interpretation of Ramadan … [Read more...]