ARAB FASHION WEEK WOMEN’S 22/23 Day 3

The third day of Arab Fashion Week Women’s fall winter couture 22/23, kicked off with Glamour and scintillating looks, as an international roster of brands turned to ultra-luxe fabrics and silhouettes and cultural activations.

Euphoria

Founded in Dubai in 2019, designer Rabia Alsheikh’s “Infinity” collection of dresses came to fruition in a symphony of bold, captivating, flowy and energetic pieces. Sultry, red carpet shoulder bearing gowns were complimented by ultra-sophisticated modest looks.

All’s

With small yet deliberate asymmetrical details like ruffles and puffed sleeves,

Belarus-based designer Tanya Levitskaya of All’s , illustrated the spirit of a modern, contemporary fashion maven. All’s flair for experimentation was evidenced by a cast of trans seasonal looks that ranged from off-the-shoulder sun dresses to urban sophisticate, cropped trenches paired with delicate transparent skirts.

Ivan Young

With sustainability at its core, the Malaysian brand paid tribute to mother nature and her wonders, celebrating the beauty of life by using irregular patterns, bright colors and intricate embroideries. “The Ivan Young 2023 collection tells all the stories and journeys of modern women who are confident, charming, and love to express their joy of living through their wardrobe,” the sister duo behind brand said.

Malichè

Known for its bridal couture, Filipino designer Michel Bernardo showed the UAE crowd what her brand Malichè is capable of beyond the altar. An all-black and white lineup dubbed “Tomorrow is Unlimited” her latest creations came to the fore in an emotional display, borrowing from the glam heydays of the 60s and 70s.

Humariff

Fit for a modern sheikha or princess, the brand’s flair for embellishment catered to her every whim through a renaissance-display of crystals, whimsical hand embroidery and metallicized leaves. Gilded and crystallized, the Humariff woman’s mythical femininity was celebrated and fortified by capes and accentuated shoulders, which were paramount throughout.

Kel by Elena Kondratova

Made by Ukrainian seamstresses and tailors, the Kel made a splash at Arab Fashion Week with its intricate accessories – warrior princess face masks fashioned with chains, sequined crowns and veils that conjured the mystery of a bygone era and history’s fabled female icons.

Pipatchara

Emboldened by Thai wisdom in the form of a contemporary goddess, the Pipatchara woman lit up the runway with her newfound sense of enlightenment and fashion-forward sense. The Thai brand known for its hand-knotted macramé designs unveiled its “Crystallization No.4” collection, closing d3 in Southeast Asian pageantry.