Islamic Fashion Abounds at the Dubai Fashion Fiesta

Islamic Fashion Shown at the Dubai Fashion Fiesta in June Showcased One Big Islamic Fashion Trend That Transcends Seasons

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In June, Dubai held a Fashion Fiesta. Yes, it’s a different sort of name for a fashion show, but organizers wanted this Islamic fashion event to stand apart from Dubai Fashion Week. For just the weekend of June 19 through the 22, Islamic fashion, from caftans, abayas and evening dresses, was on display for the masses to enjoy. Not only were there several high-profile designers showing collections, but local Dubai boutiques showed, as well. On opening night of the Fashion Fiesta, the Dubai-based boutique SI Fashion Gallery kicked off the fiesta with their Islamic fashion show, followed by shows of Rohit Verma, Rabia Z., and Zahra Komastagi.

So, which shows at the Fashion Fiesta proved to forecast the trends for the end of the summer into fall?

It seems the abayas were the hottest trend at the show.

The abayas were a hit at Fashion Fiesta, and they proved to be a hit from the end of July to now, and will transcend through fall. M&A Abaya, Arshy and Germen Design had hits with their Islamic fashion shows: M&A Abaya showcased black abayas, but each with a different embroidery around the neckline, from fabric flowers to glittery gold lining the frong; Arshy used brighter colors like pink besides black; and Germen Design made their abayas with the top halves completely adorned – for example, some abayas were all gold from the neck to the waist, with a button up collar and matching gold embroidery on the sleeves.

Did you see any photos from Dubai Fashion Fiesta? Which designers nailed Islamic fashion for you? What clothes did you like the most?

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Our founder, Sarah Ansari, has been sewing clothes since she was young. Her mom taught her to make clothes piece by piece, and to have pride in her own skin.

Deeply inspired by the rich artistry of cultures influenced by Islam, Sarah recalls looking up at the ceiling in an ancient mosque, enthralled by the interlocking patterns that go on forever. "It's a metaphor for the universe, how we’re all inter-connected. Life is complex, it’s beautiful, and we’re all in this together.”

This is at the heart of why she started Artizara: to share a story of human connection through witnessing beauty.

Read Sarah's full story..

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Sarah

I’m an unremarkable woman but a believer in big dreams. There are many beautiful stories waiting to be told in the Muslim world. I founded Artizara to tell those stories through beautiful things, that people can surround themselves with and feel a connection to a rich heritage.

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I joined Artizara for two reasons – the spirit of the company, and the passion of the founder. I love that Artizara imbues lifestyle with the beauty that is the rich history of Eastern and Muslim Art. “God is Beautiful, and Loves Beauty” is more than a verse in a holy book – it represents one of the foundational concepts behind Artizara, and I am honored and proud to be a part of it. I am an artist myself, and also have a background in tech.

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