SOURCE: STEPFEED BY: MARIAM NABBOUT In recent years, the rich cultures of the Arab Gulf have been integrating with the transformations of the modern age at an unprecedented rate. The work of the region’s entrepreneurs and startups is clear proof of just that. One of them is Third Culture Co, a fashion brand with “a mission to open … Continued
SOURCE: WWD BY: NATALIE THEODOSI LONDON — As the Arab fashion industry continues to gain ground, a new charitable venture, Fashion Trust Arabia, is being launched and it’s spearheading a new prize initiative to support local design talent through mentorship and funding. The initiative, which follows on the footsteps of the British Fashion Council’s Fashion Trust, … Continued
By Randa Necola/ Arab America Contributing Writer Arabs can proudly say that the Arab world has one of the most fashionable celebrities, even the rest of the world may attest to that. The Arabs blessed the world with many talented fashion designers like Elie Saab, Rami Kadi, and Zuhair Murad. However, he Arab women celebrities … Continued
The Saudi Arabian edition of Arab Fashion Week joins designers from Europe and the Arab world over the course of four days. SOURCE: KHALEEJ TIMES Jean Paul Gaultier and Roberto Cavalli are in Saudi Arabia – headlining the kingdom’s first ever Arab FashionWeek, an event that opened Tuesday to equal parts excitement and controversy. Two … Continued
SOURCE: MADISON BY: AYA BATRAWY DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A weeklong fashion event in Dubai is being held without catwalks, models or skin-baring designs. Instead, around 30 designers of fashionable modest wear— some Muslim and others not— from nearly two dozen countries showcased their long-sleeved and floor-length pieces on large screens. Buyers could … Continued
SOURCE: VERDICT BY: SHOSHANA KEDEM As Saudi Arabia’s powerful prince pushes through new laws to bring the Kingdom into the 21st century, fashion on the streets of one of the world’s most conservative countries may never be the same again. As the Kingdom opens its gates to Arab Fashion Week next week, it is in the … Continued
By Emiliya Strahilova/Arab America Contributing Writer Imaan Hammam and Iman Abdulmajid shine brightly on the new cover of Vogue Arabia, proudly representing their Arab heritage. It is women’s month and the anniversary of the Arab version of the bestselling fashion magazine, at the same time. The beauty of the 21-year-old supernova in the modeling field Imaan, … Continued
By: Kameron Dreher/Arab America Contributing Writer Gigi and Bella Hadid are probably two of the most popular supermodels on the scene right now. Garnering more than 52.1 million followers on Instagram and over 8 million on Twitter combined, the sisters have made their mark in the fashion/social media world. However, it seems few are aware … Continued
SOURCE: THE YORKER BY: KALOYAN DEYANOV Aesthetica provides York residents with fascinating screenings every November, presenting films, which people might not otherwise get to see. In that sense its fashion panels are always a treat, showing the audience the interesting visual playground that is fashion films. This year’s Fashion panel 2 was of particular interest … Continued
SOURCE: THE NATIONAL BY: HAFSA LODI Nour Al Tamimi is wearing a silk blouse printed with camels and elephants, tucked into a green, sequin-covered skirt with a fuchsia waistband, and a pair of nude-toned trainers. Her choice of footwear is quite deliberate, because she is here to introduce me to her new brand of trainers, called The … Continued
Reactions to the new fashion line are mixed. SOURCE: COSMOPOLITAN BY PRACHI GUPTA Earlier this month, Dolce & Gabbana garnered international headlines when the Italian fashion line announced it had designed a new hijab and abaya collection for Muslim women. The iconic brand rolled out images of a glamorous woman draped in luxurious, silky robes and bright scarves, joining brands like Oscar de la … Continued
SOURCE: LOS ANGELES TIMES BY ELIZABETH BUCAR For a decade I’ve studied how Muslim women dress. Ripped jeans tucked into combat boots, structured jackets accessorized with designer sunglasses, flowy pastel chiffons embellished with crystal-encrusted brooches and tailored batik dresses paired with hand-dyed head coverings. These are just a few examples of what I call pious … Continued
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