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Arab Fashion Week features World’s first floating fashion experience

  Following the highly successful first edition of Arab Fashion Week (AFW) in Riyadh earlier this season, the Arab Fashion Council (AFC) continues to revolutionize the regional fashion industry with the sixth edition of Arab Fashion Week held in Dubai. The bi-annual event, that took place on 9-12th May on board of the historical Queen Elizabeth 2 ship, attracted more than 15,000 visitors and featured a total of 21 fashion shows. As one of the first and only platforms in the…

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Arab Fashion Week Sixth Edition

  Following the highly successful first edition of Arab Fashion Week (AFW) in Riyadh earlier this season, the Arab Fashion Council (AFC) continues to revolutionize the regional fashion industry with the sixth edition of Arab Fashion Week held in Dubai. The bi-annual event, that took place on 9-12th May on board of the historical Queen Elizabeth 2 ship, attracted more than 15,000 visitors and featured a total of 21 fashion shows. As one of the first and only platforms in the…

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Arab Fashion Week heralds a new age for the region

As Arab Fashion Week rolls out the red carpet on May 9, the event marks a historical crossroads for the region’s burgeoning design landscape. At one end, Saudi Arabia has declared it’s open for business after hosting the Riyadh edition of AFW last month; at the other end, the growing demand for Arab fashion has seen established brands such as Lanvin, Versace, Marc Jacobs and Gucci court the region’s clientele with their own stylish take…

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Arab Fashion Week in Dubai sets sail aboard Queen Elizabeth II

  DUBAI: The world’s first floating fashion week got off to a stylish, if not very delayed, start on Wednesday night as industry insiders gathered aboard the newly inaugurated naval hotel, the Queen Elizabeth II, which is docked in Dubai. The Arab Fashion Council’s sixth edition of Arab Fashion Week in Dubai is set to showcase runway shows by 18 international designers including homegrown brand Amato Couture, which kicked off the event with a catwalk…

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Arab Fashion Week costs $5m to produce, says CEO Jacob Abrian

  The cost of bi-annual event Arab Fashion Week stands at around $5 million, according to the CEO of Arab Fashion Council, the company behind the event. Speaking to Arabian Business, Jacob Abrian said the non-profit organization uses various partnerships to lower the cost, which averages $15m for other fashion shows. “What is costing us $5m now would cost other companies $15m. Arab Fashion Week costs millions to be produced and designers are getting the…

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Fashion Industry Rises as Brightest Star in the Middle East

  Ironically the growing fashion industry in the Middle East is poised to drive women through the proverbial glass ceiling. According to After White, key in the effort toward re-empowering the female population is the Arab Fashion Council. The ambitious goals of this non-profit organization include positioning the region as an important leader in the international fashion scene by the year 2030. It is anticipated that 20 million jobs for women will be secured as a result of…

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J by Jordy Fu

J by Jordy Fu Aiisha Ramadan Fashion Show, Ready to Wear Collection Fall Winter 2017 in Dubai. AIISHA is the epitome of modern design with beautifully crafted garments speaking to the feminine woman across the world. Behind the brand is Lebanese fashion designer, Aiisha Ramadan, who started her couture clothing line from theUAE in 2007, her base for more than 30 years. She is an award-winning fashion designer with 11 years of experience. AIISHA also embraces and…

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Tony Miranda

Tony Miranda Aiisha Ramadan Fashion Show, Ready to Wear Collection Fall Winter 2017 in Dubai. AIISHA is the epitome of modern design with beautifully crafted garments speaking to the feminine woman across the world. Behind the brand is Lebanese fashion designer, Aiisha Ramadan, who started her couture clothing line from theUAE in 2007, her base for more than 30 years. She is an award-winning fashion designer with 11 years of experience. AIISHA also embraces and celebrates diversity…

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