Middle East Apparel Designer and Clothes Brand. Guide to the Middle East designers who has been participating in fashion weeks and what to expect from their latest collection. Bahrain-based womenswear label Noon by Noor was founded by designers Shaikha Noor Al Khalifa and Shaikha Haya Al Khalifa about ten years ago. The brand’s style is contemporary and uncomplicated, focusing on clean silhouettes with striking prints and obscure embellishments. Their refined aesthetic embodies playful femininity. Fashion designer Reem Acra, from Beirut, Lebanon, is known for her meticulous attention to detail, her modern conceptions, and her distinctive tailor work. After conquering the bridal gown industry, she branched out her label into ready-to-wear and evening gowns. Her designs have been seen on red carpets around the world, worn by A-list celebrities including Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Lopez, Halle Berry.
BEDOUIN was shown as part of the BFC Designer Showroom for London Fashion Week 2016. The brand was designed and developed by Central Saint Martin’s, London graduate Andraya Farrag who went to school in Dubai and now lives between the two cities. The contemporary womenswear label creates ready-to-wear collections with a confident and impulsive style. BEDOUIN’s less-is-more approach is inspired by the nomadic existence of the Bedouin tribes – symbolic of Andraya’s well-traveled life. Sandra Monsour studied Fashion Design in Paris before returning to her hometown of Beirut, Lebanon to open her workshop. Her two product lines, bridal and ready-to-wear, are showcased twice a year in Paris and this season is no different. The brand is renowned for its opulent designs, fabrics and finishing with modern embroidery techniques and a radiant aesthetic.