Arab Fashion Week returned in October with a virtual gathering of local and international designer talents. Here are 15 looks for the new season that caught our eye
Images: Arab Fashion Week
Arab Fashion Week returned this October. Like other designer gatherings, this was a virtual affair, but still an opportunity to see a range of designer talents from across the Middle East and beyond. The event, organised by the Arab Fashion Council, welcomes a rich mix of names, also supporting local and emergent talent. We’ve picked out 15 high-glamour designs – with everything from edgy short gowns to dramatic feather-trimmed ballgown styles.
1. Elegant revival
Euphoria’s glamorous silver grey gown has 1950s elements
2. Fairytale flavour
Romantic in pink, we love Euphoria’s one-shoulder gown
3. Neat sheath
Baravia’s sleek sheath has a Far Eastern flavour
4. Lace luxe
Maison Alexandrine was among the Brazilian designers on show
5. Fluid line
Sandro Barros’ on-trend gown has high neckline and feature sleeves
6. Fiesta feathers
Feathers dress this fabulous Sandro Barros number
7. Scarlet style
Vitor Zerbinato goes for bold red for this Brazil-inspired dress
8. Party time
Antoine Kareh’s pink gown is pure drama
9. Luminous line
Antoine Kareh’s one-shoulder white gown has a dramatic train
10. Femme fatale
Aboud Jammal’s silver gown has a daring split
11. Ruffles up
Zeena Zaki’s frothy dress was among our best in show picks
12. Short and sleek
Zeena Zaki showed this elegant calf-length gown
13. Nature quest
Zara Umrigar’s sleek gown features a shimmering leaf motif
14. Feathered finery
Maliche’s classic ballgown is in a soft dove grey
15. Fifties flair
This classic ballgown by Maliché has a 1950s flavour
