DUBAI: Read on for the key points from the second day of Arab Fashion Week 2021.
Nohma Design
On Monday, creative platform Nohma Design, founded by Nohma Kaaki, presented its range of buildable, multi-use jewelry during day two of Arab Fashion Week. Kaaki, who is an architect and designer, is renowned for developing “Celestial Module,” the world’s first multi-use, modular jewelry piece. She previewed the geometric design by way of a short fashion video that showcased all of the different ways the piece can be worn.
Nirmooha
Founded by Indian designer Prreeti Jaiin Nainutia, Nirmooha presented its latest collection “Caged Kaleidoscope.” Influenced by lockdown and the stresses of the past year, Nainutia drew inspiration from caged birds for the retro, 70s-style collection. Think feathers, hand-embroidered beads and bold prints.
Situationist
Tblisi-born designer Irakli Rusadze presented the Fall 2021 collection for Situationist during the Arab Fashion Week schedule by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode, the official organization behind Paris Fashion Week. Titled “Forbidden Family,” the Georgia-based brand’s newest collection was unveiled via a six-minute long fashion video that transported viewers to snowy forests and worn, wooden inns. Largely genderless, the collection was punctuated with red knitwear, green tracksuits, leather trenchcoats and exceptionally tailored blazers.
Jean Charles Zakaria
Lebanese designer Jean Charles Zakaria presented a collection titled “Vitality” during the second day of Arab Fashion Week. The offering comprised 12 evening gowns in a fiery color palette of red, orange and yellow. The designer worked with only the most luxurious fabrics for this collection, such as silk, chiffon and muslin. Meanwhile, delicate hand-embroideries added an element of haute couture throughout the collection.
Sophia Nubes
In 2017. Sophia Nubes applied to join the Arab Fashion Week in Dubai and has since become a fixture on the official calendar, presenting its latest collections during the annual fashion event. For its newest offering, the ready-to-wear brand churned out a Spring 2021 collection that was equal parts smart and streetwear. There were sharp blazers, flowy trousers and tailored pencil skirts alongside pleated crop tops, logo t-shirts and embellished denim trousers.
