For our next installation on The Cut, please meet Arwa Al Banawi. Arwa is a Saudi Arabian designer; born in Jeddah she spent her late childhood in Switzerland then relocated to Dubai where she established her eponymous brand. Inspired by her travels, Arwa creates eclectic designs aimed for the empowered woman, the confident woman. Her garments feature clever and comfortable elements mixed in with a chic aesthetic making…
So we got the chance at a little heart to heart with one of the most beautiful souls out there @TheTravellingTurnbanista! She let us in on why she chose the modest style, how it represents her, and her tips and tricks on putting together a stylish and comfy outfit during Ramadan! For those of you who don’t know her, Sisi Bolatini, aka The Travelling Turbanista, is a Moroccan…
Welcome to The Cut. The first ever of its kind, a series aimed at promoting the region’s most talented designers and fabulous fashionistas, showcased to the new era of shoppers here at Designer-24. Whether your style is the cool effortlessly chic look or the red carpet glamour, you will discover a whole new world of talent through the D24 Movement. About REEMAMI Reema Al Banna is a Palestinian…
Did you know fashion is very harmful to the environment? Most of what we wear ends up burned or buried in landfills all over the world. To help raise awareness on the issue, we’ve compiled an infographic showing you the damage being done. Read on to see how you can help. What are you waiting for? Stop buying and start renting today!…
Ladies, Dubai World Cup is almost at hand. Soon all the city’s fashionistas and whos-who will be converging on one spot, and we just can’t wait to see and be seen at the most fashionable event of the year! The ultimate question is what do you wear? Luckily for you, we have compiled a quick guide to help you prepare for the big event! There are three main…
You all know the story, I personally go through it every time. A big night is coming up, I attack the closet, excited, and start going through all my outfits, paring this with that and so on. Then half an hour later despair sets in. Sitting amidst a pile of clothes realisation sets in. I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO WEAR. Maybe I can put on that beautiful dress…
We all know how demanding Lebanese weddings can get, and not only for the bride. If you are in that age where you’re slowly entering the world of weddings or are still unaware of its unspoken rules, here are a few tips that can help. 1. If You Love It, Let It Go One of the more obvious ones is that wearing the same dress multiple times is…
It’s a Monday morning. You rise with the sun, enthused to start your week off on the right foot. Coffee in hand, you stroll over to your wardrobe. You swing open the closet doors on the hunt for that killer outfit that will make heads turn. The wardrobe reveals itself, your face falls, and anxiety sets in. But I have nothing to wear… Sound familiar? With the average…
Can you feel the aura of wedding season in the air? The invites, the tickets, the plus ones are sorted but what about your dress? As instapressure (yes we call it that and no we won’t stop!) builds, how can you be crowned the ‘Instagram Star of the Wedding Season?’ without breaking the bank? RENT. That’s how. Weddings are no longer just about the bride While the…
With more grandiose marriage celebrations, formal parties and elegant garden soirées it’s hard to keep up with the wardrobe requirements of our city’s social calendar. So how can we glamorously attend all of them without breaking the bank? We came up with 6 reasons that will make you prefer renting! Ready? 1. Spend within your budget Not wanting to spend a great deal of your budget is totally acceptable. People…