A few years ago, women in the Gulf countries wore the "classic" abaya, niqab or uncovered face - countries where fashion had very little movement. There were no fashion shows, the abaya being the garment par excellence, which in fact has been a great success in many Western countries over the past few years.
Today, we're witnessing the development of a veritable khaleeji fashion (from the Gulf countries) and the emergence of designers who are revolutionizing Arab women's clothing. We've gone from the simple black abaya to the redesigned, colorful, fashionable abaya in an infinite number of variations. But the abaya isn't the only garment being redesigned: traditional dresses and djellabas are also getting a real facelift.
The women who are breathing new life into khaleeji clothing are themselves from these countries. Emiratis or Saudis, they parade on the catwalks of Dubai fashion week, which is taking place right now, or of the Arabian Fashion WorldThe models are both traditional and trendy, with color, rhinestones and volume. The models are svelte and slender, most of them from Western countries. Finally, the diktat of slimness is no longer confined to the West, but has become transnational.
Beena Soni, Homa Qamar, Amina Al Jassim and Rabia Z are all designers whose work graces the front pages of Arab women's magazines. They have made a name for themselves and are even making a name for themselves in the UK, where their pieces are very popular with young London women.
These women offer fashion adapted to the customs of these countries, with a hint of extravagance and originality, breaking away from the austere black abaya. But for some, originality seems to know no bounds. Indeed, the cuts are sometimes quite disconcerting and the fabrics a tad extravagant. We're sometimes on the verge of bad taste and kitsch. Of course, everything is relative, and there's no question of adopting an ethnocentric stance. But we have to admit that sometimes creativity is beyond us, and that's the feeling we get when observing certain models.
The Gulf States have their own fashion week, with designers brimming with imagination. These women have created a veritable fashion craze for the hitherto sober and spartan khaleeji style. Today, some models require sunglasses, because between the rhinestones and shimmering colors...
One Reply to “Mode Arabe, focus sur les créatrice du Golfe”
arij
These women in hijab are gorgeous! Even though I don't wear it, I try to collect all the examples of hijab clothing to show the ladies I know that you can be tastefully dressed without breaking the bank by choosing cheerful or soft colors while respecting spiritual convictions. It's deplorable to see such sad jilbab and other outfits. For me, Islam is a wonderful source of beauty. Sincerely Amina