The assignment for Virginia Commonwealth University fashion students: design an abaya, an enveloping cloak worn by Muslim women, that is stylish yet acceptable in Arab countries. The assignment for ...

The winner of the inaugural Swarovski Abaya Design Awards was declared last night on the final day of The Bride Show Abu Dhabi. Eiman Al Marzouqi took to the stage at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition ...

With barely any time left for Eid, markets in the old part of the city have sprung up as shopping havens for the shopaholic. While Eid dresses are in great demand, the erstwhile black, full length ...

Virginia: The assignment for Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) fashion students: design an abaya that is stylish yet acceptable in Arab countries. The results: elaborately beaded designs, a ...

During the pandemic, when gyms and sports facilities were closed, it became quite challenging for women who wear abaya to do sport activities outdoors. At that time, Muneera Al Doseri, a Qatari ...

Lack of a fashion copyright law leads to Copycats replicating creations cheaply Dubai: As traditional garb goes, there is little to match the elegance and seamless flow of the abaya. Then there are ...

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 23 January, 2008: Ten local amateur fashion designers have been short-listed to win the inaugural Swarovski Abaya Design Award, presented by The Bride Show Abu Dhabi. The award was ...

They say the ‘little black dress’ is every woman’s wardrobe essential. In the Gulf region, that translates as ‘the little black abaya’ – and some fashionistas are giving the traditional garment a ...

Bahraini fashion designer Kubra Al Qaseer presenting one of her abayas designed mostly for weddings or women’s gatherings. Just a few years ago, women in Gulf usually felt comfortable showing off ...

The five-day event will see two designers or labels in two shows everyday at 7pm and 7:45pm. The first show for the evening features the label First Choice House by designer Abrar Abdul Karim. The ...