UAE’s local fashion talent has created its impression, captivating fashion lovers with immaculate art works and stylish cuts. Trend setters and people who love to wear fresh ideas can continue to inspire, thanks to Dubai’s fashion designers. There’s no better way to support local talent than by donning their made-in-the-UAE designs. And there are quite a few worthy of … [Read more...]
“Art for the Cause” Dubai Exhibition supports UAE Water Aid
Water is one of the most important resource and blessing for people. Dubai understands that very well the Water Aid and the “art for the cause” initiative of the designers came in the Exhibition held at the Dubai Ladies Club. Emirati designers have come together once again to host a charity fashion exhibition for a cause. The four-day ‘Designs for hope’ exhibition, which was … [Read more...]
Seen: Abayas, Kaftans and Apparel by Emirati Entrepreneur Sumayyah Al Suwaidi
Seen is a line of abayas, kaftans and apparel by Emirati entrepreneur Sumayyah Al Suwaidi. Seen, which means the letter “S” in Arabic, first launched in 2011 with a fashion show in Mall of the Emirates. It was followed by another at London Fashion Week in 2012 and a third at Miami Fashion Week last year. In 2007, Sumayyah Al Suwaidi started curating art exhibitions and … [Read more...]
Kaftan Dresses in UAE
Kaftan dresses have been around since 14th century AD. Yet, they are still very popular and trendy. They are signature clothing of Middle Eastern countries, which is also the place of their origin. Historically, men and women both have donned these dresses but now days they have been specifically labeled as women clothing. As is the case, United Arab Emirates is always in the … [Read more...]
Maha Al Qattan redesigning traditional Abaya and Kaftan in UAE
Maha Al Qattan is an Emirati fashion designer who has, over the past few years, been working towards the evolution of the abaya as a form of couture. The Dubai-based young woman, founder and creative director of the brand Roselle, creates “delicate luxury pieces that define the liberated woman” and “offer the perfect blend of traditional abaya design, with feminine … [Read more...]