Keswah: modern jalabiyyahs with a vintage feel

Sunday, August 18, 2013 at 11:56 PM

I'm loving the Summer 2013 collection from Emirati label Keswah. Keswah is the fashion baby of three Emirati ladies who put their creative designing skills together to come up with contemporary jalabiyyahs with a retro and vintage feel. Keswah, which is Arabic for clothing, was launched in Summer 2011, and derives its inspiration from traditional Emirati jalabiyyahs. Made from light and breezy Italian cotton, (perfect for this region's sweltering heat), the jalabiyyahs could double for fashionable day dresses. I particularly like the snakeskin jalabiyyah with the neon yellow trimming, it looks more like a modern maxi dress, as well as the green polka dot cropped shoulder dress, which has a retro '50s feel to it.

For more information, visit the website and online boutique by clicking here or email them at info@keswah.com. Be sure to "like" their Facebook page and follow them on Twitter @keswah.

More of Saudi Arabia's Favorite Sweetheart, Princess Ameerah Al Taweel

Saturday, August 17, 2013 at 7:00 AM

One of my first blog posts was on gorgeous Saudi Arabian princess, Ameerah Al-Taweel, and it proved so popular, I decided to do another lookbook collage.

For those of you who haven't heard of her, Princess Ameerah is the thirty-year-old wife of Saudi royal prince (and one of the richest men in the world) Al-Waleed bin Talal. She's the Vice Chairperson of the Al-Waleed bin Talal Foundation and a well-known philanthropist, travelling the world not only to promote her husband's business interests, but also to support all sorts of good causes. She's also a champion of women's rights, and openly spoke about her advocacy for the right of women to drive in Saudi Arabia. To top it all off, she has banging style. What is there to not love about her?

Glamorous Separates from Toujouri for A/W 2013

Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at 12:47 AM

The light and enchantment of the forest is the inspiration behind Doha-born luxury label Toujouri's Autumn/Winter 2013 collection. Intricate embellishments and embroidery, luxe fabrics and classic silhouettes define this collection of modern glamour separates, perfect for the Eid season.

What is always great about separates like these is their versatility and that they can be mixed and matched. The collection includes Toujouri's signature-style floor-sweeping gowns and kaftans made from silk tulles, as well as more tailored A-line dresses, metallic jacquard trouser suits and shiny, pastel-hued peplum tops with a metallic sheen. Also introduced to the collection are chic accessories such as metal laser cut belts made in resin tortoiseshell and gunmetal styles.

Of this collection of feminine and sophisticated pieces, Toujouri Creative Director Lama El Moatassem says, “I love the idea that the Toujouri customer can always find an occasion to wear our pieces whether it is day or night, smart or formal, so I introduced versatility in the design of this collection and flexibility in owning a ballgown or cocktail pieces and for this collection even separates and accessories. Toujouri is renowned for its use of delicate and intricate embroidery. This season we want this precious part of the garment to be transferrable and versatile with delicate beaded collars, fully embroidered ‘cage’ pieces that can be styled up or dressed down."