There are few things better than getting dressed-up before an event with your best friend, but you can really ramp up the bonding experience by challenging each other to a fashion battle. For Savoir Flair’s exclusive BFF Fashion Battle video shoot, we tapped real-life besties Ayah Tabari, the founder and designer of Mochi, and Symphony brand ambassador Alia Al Sadek for a styling challenge to see how they would each create a look based around Spring/Summer 2016’s ultimate must-have: a slip dress.
Not only are they fashionados who work high-level jobs in the fashion sector, but they are also regional influencers who are well-known for their incredible sense of personal style. As they peruse the racks and dance to “Nobody Does It Better” by Michael Calfan, both Ayah and Alia prove that their off-beat sense of layering is a winning formula. In the friendliest battle ever fought, the results are even: both sides win.
ON AYAH TABARI:
Look 1
Stella McCartney shirt at BySymphony.com, Sandro slip dress at The Dubai Mall, Versace trousers at The Dubai Mall, Celine earrings at Mall of the Emirates, Schutz sandals at Level Shoe District, The Dubai Mall
Look 2
Mochi cape, Sandro slip dress at The Dubai Mall, Stella McCartney shirt at BySymphony.com, Gucci slingbacks at BySymphony.com, Sandro scarf at The Dubai Mall
Look 3
Sandro slip dress at The Dubai Mall, Salvatore Ferragamo skirt at The Dubai Mall, Ayah’s own blazer, Stuart Weitzman brogues at The Dubai Mall
Look 4
Sandro slip dress at The Dubai Mall, Alexander Wang skirt at BySymphony.com, Maison Michel hat at BySymphony.com, Aquazzura heels at Level Shoe District, The Dubai Mall
ON ALIA AL SADEK:
Look 1
COS dress at The Dubai Mall, Sandro slip dress at The Dubai Mall, Stuart Weitzman boots at The Dubai Mall, Maison Michel hat at BySymphony.com
Look 2
Gucci shirt at BySymphony.com, Sandro slip dress at The Dubai Mall, Salvatore Ferragamo skirt at The Dubai Mall, Gucci slingbacks at BySymphony.com
Look 3
Alexander McQueen dress at BySymphony.com, Sandro slip dress at The Dubai Mall, Aquazzura heels at Level Shoe District, The Dubai Mall
Look 4
Sandro slip dress at The Dubai Mall, Alexander Wang skirt at BySymphony.com, Schutz sandals at Level Shoe District, The Dubai Mall, Sandro scarf at the The Dubai Mall
Credits
Videographer Andy Clemson Fashion Editor Camille Macawili Photo Editor Maya Itani Makeup Artist Semaan Boutros at Make Up For Ever
Special Thanks
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