In a recent spread in the fashion industry in the Middle East is an interesting trend. It can be seen incredibly positive local designers, promoting traditional issues of the Middle East and to pay particular attention to women and men, thobe Abaya.
Kandur as well as "clothing" means in Arabic, which is worn as a traditional garment for men in the Arabian Peninsula. Among the Bedouin tribes of Arabia that long tunic purpose outerwear practice as cool, usually made of cotton, with heavier materials such thobes wool to be worn by men in cold climates and Iraq Syria served.
Abaya has a similar story. Just loosen clothing is essentially a large square of fabric, the traditional black.
The fashion point of view, Abaya can be compared with caftan style, but unlike Abaya Clothing historically worked more than just a practical function. Although the origin of Abaya are unclear, it is sometimes the cause of the verse of the Koran.
It is fascinating to see the evolution of the garment. In recent years, the piece Abaya fashion statement.
It was in Saudi Arabia, where women dressed in ornate, decorative black versions of the original with a new emphasis on color, embroidery, and details were observed.
Abaya started taking what seems the case for caftan feel the opening of the market from different creators of what has always been considered a functional dress, and more. But why not have fun with it?
In a phenomenon, summarized in the UAE plunged designers left, right and center to present the Abaya and gives its name to a new range of models of high-end fashion, gives a feeling of exclusivity and the possibility of clothing,
The crystal manufacturer Swarovski, recently partnered with six emerging designers in the UAE to launch a collection designed exclusively for the promotion of abayas decorated with crystal brand. This development plan focuses on the development of a culture that is part of fashion and style of traditional clothes, but remains close to its roots.
This is also reflected in the Gentlemen thobe made the leap to the way a new emphasis on style and prestige par with international Italian designers, highlighting cutting, sewing and excellent finish resist. Local designers indulge in rich fabrics and make a statement by executive thobe clothing.
The most important thing in this field is a designer from Saudi Arabia, Hatem Alakheel thobes founder Toby (Toby means "my thobe" in Arabic). The Classic Line is a collection of traditional thobes, intelligent and fully customized. And if you have a clear idea of tradition at work, designers also have views on creating a personalized, custom, customized lines with the best materials on the international market.
There is a tangible buzz, what these designers. It is a great pride in what they produce, and translation of culture and tradition, which is both affordable and excellent. Models customizable characters - and thobes and abayas, to ensure that the reflective parts. You are unique, and have a story to tell; bring the personality and personal taste to express an opinion. This is what fashion is about - personal interpretation that says something as well as the designer and the person wearing the piece.
Bias Abaya confirmed a simple cover should not happen; You can still perform a function and looks stylish and make the user feel good, it makes such a function mode. Abayas sewing course can come with a hefty price tag; However, the Regulation should not pay the price - a personality in order to bring clothes, and these designers embody the spirit and motivation, which leads to the traditional Arab culture in the international fashion scene.
Sarah wrote Zakzouk, Dubai, London and Saudi Arabia, art, culture and gender equality policy in the Middle East.
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