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Photographer Mazen Abusrour Stylist Teresa Karpinska Editor-in-Chief Haleh Nia Producer Noor Tehini Hair Stylist Kirsten Klontz Makeup Artist Nickol Walkemeyer Models Lidiana, Liz B., and Vitalina at Bareface
The Faces of Middle Eastern Fashion
What better way to celebrate our four-year anniversary than to pay homage to the talented visionaries that are shaping the fashion industry in the Middle East? Savoir Flair shines a light on the fascinating work of our favorite designers, both established and emerging.
Razan Alazzouni’s gift lies in playing with light to create beautiful, hand-embroidered pieces that flatter the female form. Beautifully executed pieces with a couture sensibility are the cornerstone of the Saudi designer’s collections.
On Razan
Dress and shoes, Designer’s own
On Vitalina
Dress by RAZAN ALAZZOUNI
Shoes by CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN
With a career spanning only three seasons, Madiyah Al Sharqi is one of the most revered designers of our day, pioneering the Emirati fashion industry with her international aesthetic and experimental approach to fabrics.
On Madiyah
Dress and shoes, Designer’s own
On Vitalina
Dress by MADIYAH AL SHARQI
Shoes by CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN
Taking the title of World’s Youngest Couturier from Yves Saint Laurent is guaranteed to put a lot of pressure on a designer, but 17-year-old Andrea Brocca has more than lived up to it with his ‘no rules’ approach to fashion.
On Andrea
Top, YOHJIÂ YAMAMOTO at Boutique 1
Trousers and shoes, Designer’s own
On Vitalina
Dress by ANDREA BROCCA
Ayesha Depala’s luxurious pieces are instant classics that are both modern and graceful. With her collections a firm fixture on the red carpet, this Indian designer’s dreamy aesthetic has granted her serious staying power and an ever-growing fan base.
On Ayesha
Top, trousers, and shoes, Designer’s own
On Lidiana
Dress by AYESHA DEPALA
Shoes by JIMMY CHOO
Lama El-Moatassem, the designer behind internationally-acclaimed Qatari brand Toujouri, is known for her intelligent use of complex fabrics and her creation of custom colors. Her eye-catching designs are must-haves for those in the know.
On Lama
Dress and shoes, Designer’s own
On Lidiana
Dress by TOUJOURI
Shoes by CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA at Boutique 1
Zayan Ghandour’s tongue-in-cheek approach to fashion has given rise to an entire generation of stud- and neon-clad girls in the Middle East. Her label, Zayan, is the embodiment of Dubai polish with an individualistic edge.
On Zayan
Dress and shoes, Designer’s own
On Lidiana
Dress by ZAYAN
Shoes by CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN
With a penchant for theatrics and an eye for detail, the highly acclaimed Filipino-born designer behind Amato is a fashion visionary who continuously pushes the envelope with couture creations akin to wearable art.
On Furne
Dress and shoes, Designer’s own
On Vitalina and Lidiana
Dresses and shoes by FURNE AMATO
You would be hard-pressed to find an emerging designer in the Middle East with Marina Qureshi’s masterful design sensibilities. The young Pakistani designer’s sensational, glamorous eveningwear is already a firm favorite with A-list celebrities.
On Marina
Dress by JEROME DREYFUSS at BOUTIQUE 1
Shoes, Designer’s own
On Liz B.
Dress by MARINA QURESHI
Shoes by CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA at BOUTIQUE 1
Having redefined elegance in the region with his floor-sweeping, signature goddess gowns, Filipino designer Ezra Santos is synonymous with more-is-more glamour. He taps deep inside the woman’s mind to give us exactly what we want.
On Ezra
Shirt and trousers, Designer’s own
On Lidiana
Gown by EZRA COUTURE
What better way to celebrate our four-year anniversary than to pay homage to the talented visionaries that are shaping the fashion industry in the Middle East? Savoir Flair shines a light on the fascinating work of our favorite designers, both established and emerging.
Razan Alazzouni’s gift lies in playing with light to create beautiful, hand-embroidered pieces that flatter the female form. Beautifully executed pieces with a couture sensibility are the cornerstone of the Saudi designer’s collections.
On Razan
Dress and shoes, Designer’s own
On Vitalina
Dress by RAZAN ALAZZOUNI
Shoes by CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN
With a career spanning only three seasons, Madiyah Al Sharqi is one of the most revered designers of our day, pioneering the Emirati fashion industry with her international aesthetic and experimental approach to fabrics.
On Madiyah
Dress and shoes, Designer’s own
On Vitalina
Dress by MADIYAH AL SHARQI
Shoes by CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN
Taking the title of World’s Youngest Couturier from Yves Saint Laurent is guaranteed to put a lot of pressure on a designer, but 17-year-old Andrea Brocca has more than lived up to it with his ‘no rules’ approach to fashion.
On Andrea
Top, YOHJIÂ YAMAMOTO at Boutique 1
Trousers and shoes, Designer’s own
On Vitalina
Dress by ANDREA BROCCA
Lama El-Moatassem, the designer behind internationally-acclaimed Qatari brand Toujouri, is known for her intelligent use of complex fabrics and her creation of custom colors. Her eye-catching designs are must-haves for those in the know.
On Lama
Dress and shoes, Designer’s own
On Lidiana
Dress by TOUJOURI
Shoes by CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA at Boutique 1
Ayesha Depala’s luxurious pieces are instant classics that are both modern and graceful. With her collections a firm fixture on the red carpet, this Indian designer’s dreamy aesthetic has granted her serious staying power and an ever-growing fan base.
On Ayesha
Top, trousers, and shoes, Designer’s own
On Lidiana
Dress by AYESHA DEPALA
Shoes by JIMMY CHOO
Zayan Ghandour’s tongue-in-cheek approach to fashion has given rise to an entire generation of stud- and neon-clad girls in the Middle East. Her label, Zayan, is the embodiment of Dubai polish with an individualistic edge.
On Zayan
Dress and shoes, Designer’s own
On Lidiana
Dress by ZAYAN
Shoes by CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN
With a penchant for theatrics and an eye for detail, the highly acclaimed Filipino-born designer behind Amato is a fashion visionary who continuously pushes the envelope with couture creations akin to wearable art.
On Furne
Dress and shoes, Designer’s own
On Vitalina and Lidiana
Dresses and shoes by FURNE AMATO
You would be hard-pressed to find an emerging designer in the Middle East with Marina Qureshi’s masterful design sensibilities. The young Pakistani designer’s sensational, glamorous eveningwear is already a firm favorite with A-list celebrities.
On Marina
Dress by JEROME DREYFUSS at BOUTIQUE 1
Shoes, Designer’s own
On Liz B.
Dress by MARINA QURESHI
Shoes by CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA at BOUTIQUE 1
Having redefined elegance in the region with his floor-sweeping, signature goddess gowns, Filipino designer Ezra Santos is synonymous with more-is-more glamour. He taps deep inside the woman’s mind to give us exactly what we want.
On Ezra
Shirt and trousers, Designer’s own
On Lidiana
Gown by EZRA COUTURE
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