With a market value in the billions of dollars, the Arab fashion sector is one of the world's fastest-growing. Saudi women, women from the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and other Gulf nations spend a lot of money on high-end fashion.
Despite the fact that the majority of them wear abayas, they are quite careful about staying current with fashion. Despite the fact that Dubai is the region's retail hub, other markets are fast expanding, with Saudi Arabia leading the way. Because of the unwavering efforts of creatives, entrepreneurs, and the business sector, the UAE has emerged as a hotspot of distinctive fashion design ranging from streetwear to couture throughout the years.
Qatar is also predicted to become a regional luxury fashion powerhouse, and its efforts to boost the regional fashion industry have been hailed. Qatar has invested heavily in its fashion and luxury portfolio.
Elie Saab
The Arab fashion company Elie Saab is well-known all over the globe. The Lebanese creator of this product line inspired the brand name. Saab has been stitching ever since he was a kid. By the time he was eight, he was more into clothes than computers. He'd use his sisters as fashion models as he ripped patterns out of newspapers and dug through their mom's closet for fabric.
Besides Milan and Paris, Elie Saab also has a workshop in Lebanon. Many famous people and members of royal families have been seen with Elie Saab's exquisite designs. The company's bridal dresses and haute couture lines are legendary.
Farida Temraz
Temraz has gained acclaim for its one-of-a-kind and visually pleasing patterns. This Egyptian haute couture business was founded and is run by Farida Temraz. Farida Temraz, a young Egyptian fashion designer, is the first to show her collections at London Fashion Week, Los Angeles Fashion Week, and New York Fashion Week.
She also made history by becoming the first Egyptian to win "Best Female Couture Designer" at New York Fashion Week and "First Place" at Paris Fashion Week, both of which featured collections by 15 international designers. The Temraza brand offers a wide variety of products, including high-fashion dresses, bridal gowns, everyday necessities, and swimwear.
Temraza has walked the red carpet at numerous high-profile events around the world, such as the Oscars, the Grammys, the Primetime Emmys, the Cannes Film Festival, the Venice Film Festival, the Screen Actors Guild Awards, the Country Music and Television Awards, and many more.
Abdel Mahfouz
Mahfouz debuted in the industry in 2001 with the bridal wear line Al-Halimah (The Dreamer). In only a few short years after launching his business, he had amassed international fame and respect. His success propelled him into the realm of high fashion. Mahfouz was an early member of the Alta Roma design team, and both his Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter Couture collections are still in view.
London, New York, Moscow, Marbella, Chenghai, Sofia, Dubai, and Beirut all hosted runway presentations of Abed Mahfouz's lavish collections.
Rami Al Ali
The Dubai-based design house Rami Al Ali specializes in haute couture, wedding dresses, and ready-to-wear for Arab women. His origin story begins in Deir Ez-Zor, Syria, where his creator Rami Al Ali was born. In 1991, he enrolled in the College of Fine Arts in Damascus, Syria's capital city.
For his capstone, he decided to put together a fashion display. As a result, Rami Al Ali was able to launch his career and eventually achieve great success, having his work included in prestigious publications like Vogue, Bazaar, and Grazia. His outlets may be found in Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Paris, and Qatar, making his label one of the most prominent in the Arab fashion industry.
Zuhair Murad
Also at the very top of the list of the best Arab fashion houses is Zuhair Murad, another illustrious firm based in Lebanon. It was in Beirut, Lebanon, when Murad opened his first atelier in 1997. In 1999, he debuted on the Rome catwalk with a collection that quickly earned him a spot on the Italian fashion calendar. For its first few years of operation, the atelier catered only to private customers. However, in 2001, when one of Murad's designs was shown at Paris Couture Week, the designer gained widespread recognition.
His business continued to thrive in the years that followed. The term "ready-to-wear" is too narrow to describe his extensive collection, which also includes haute couture and accessories. Red carpet appearances in Zuhair Murad creations have always been met with a flurry of interest.
FAQ
What is Arabic fashion?
Most women cover their hair with a hijab or a jilbab, and some go so far as to wear an abaya and niqab; some men, especially the elderly, still don keffiyehs and long tunics. Black and red were formerly the go-to colors for traditional needlework, which was the reason these garments gained such renown for their craftsmanship.
Are there any local clothing brands in Dubai?
AIISHA, Michael Cinco, Zayan The Label, All Things Mochi, Dee by Dalia, BUKA, and Bambah are some of the local clothing brands in Dubai.
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