With fall arrivals overwhelming the storefronts, a mere walk through a mall is a reminder that despite the scorching sun, it is time to invest in some fall statement items. We have reached out to our favorite Middle Eastern style influencers and asked them what’s on their shopping list this coming season.
What are Middle Eastern It Girls Shopping for Fall?
Yalda Golsharifi
Fashion entrepreneur Kotur Bacall gold-plated Perspex box clutch US $695; AED/SAR 2,552 www.net-a-porter.com Alexander McQueen Draped wool and cashmere-blend cardigan US $2,165; AED/SAR 7,951 www.net-a-porter.com Balenciaga Leather sneakers US $495; AED/SAR 1,818 www.net-a-porter.com Deborah Lippmann Nail polish in Shifting Sands US $18; AED/SAR 66 www.deborahlippmann.com Paula Mendoza Nereus rose gold-plated bracelet US $575; AED/SAR 2,112 www.net-a-porter.com
Haif Abdullah Zamzam
Entrepreneur Johanna Ortiz Tuxedo dress US $715; AED/SAR 2,626 www.modaoperandi.com Maurie & Eve Herve shirt US $123; AED/SAR 451 www.maurieandeve.com Mother Denim Moonlight on my mind jeans US $335; AED/SAR 1,230 www.donnaida.com Aquazurra Very Eugenie sandals US $775; AED/SAR 2,846 www.net-a-porter.com Essie Sand Tropez polish US $8; AED/SAR 31 www.essie.com
Ingie Chalhoub
Fashion designer Christopher Kane Safety buckle textured-leather shoulder bag US $1,730; AED/SAR 6,354 www.net-a-porter.com Les Petites Joueurs Grace “Wow” lego on Perspex clutch US $610; AED/SAR 2,240 www.luisaviaroma.com Christian Dior Patent leather Christian Dior boots Price upon request Available at Etoile La Boutique Ns by Noof Alexandra clutch Price upon request www.nsnoof.com Ingie Paris Fur cape Price upon request www.ingieparis.com SK-II Facial treatment essence US $165; AED/SAR 606 www.sk-ii.com
Afef Jnifen
Model and Style.com/Arabia - DDFC Fashion Prize jury member Chloé Ruffled fil coupé silk-chiffon gown US $8,295; AED/SAR 30,465 www.net-a-porter.com Gianvito Rossi Monk-strap leather loafers US $870; AED/SAR 3,195 www.polyvore.com Saint Laurent Alluré wool coat US $4,590; AED/SAR 16,858 www.net-a-porter.com Charlotte Olympia Orbital Dora Perspex clutch US $1,695; AED/SAR 6,225 www.net-a-porter.com Balmain Double-breasted wool-twill blazer US $2,385; AED/SAR 8,759 www.net-a-porter.com
Nour Kelani
Stylist Dolce & Gabbana Monica voluptuous lipstick in burgundy wine US $35; AED/SAR 130 www.sephora.com Paula Mendoza Toledo choker US $1,281; AED/SAR 4,705 www.luisaviaroma.com Marco de Vincenzo Silver braided sandal US $1,080; AED/SAR 3,967 www.modaoperandi.com Mansur Gavriel Lady bag US $1,195; AED/SAR 4,389 www.mansurgavriel.com Stella McCartney Ribbed wool and silk-blend midi skirt US $1,220; AED/SAR 4,481 www.net-a-porter.com Balenciaga Leather biker jacket US $3,450; AED/SAR 12,670 www.matchesfashion.com
Nasiba Hafiz
Designer Helmut Lang Stretch-leather leggings US $920; AED/SAR 3,379 www.net-a-porter.com New Balance U420 burgundy charcoal white exclusive US $93; AED/SAR 342 www.office.co.uk Wendy Nichol Whipstitch bullet bag US 1,095; AED/SAR 4,022 www.wendynicholnyc.com MAC Cosmetics Lipstick in ruby woo US $17; AED/SAR 62 www.maccosmetics.com Marco de Vincenzo Tiger coat in fox fur US $20,720; AED/SAR 76,100 www.modaoperandi.com Delfina Delettrez 9-karat gold, pearl, and enamel ring US $565; AED/SAR 2,075 www.net-a-porter.com
Aram Kabbani
Fashion consultant Céline Devoured splitted earrings in gold brass www.celine.com The Row Wristlet silk-satin clutch US $1,850; AED/SAR 6,794 www.net-a-porter.com J.W. Anderson Leather trimmed crepe shirt US $810; AED/SAR 2,975 www.net-a-porter.com Urban Decay Naked2 US $54; AED/SAR 198 www.sephora.com
Ayah Tabari
Designer Johanna Ortiz Ivory midi skirt in green US $650; AED/SAR 2,387 www.modaoperandi.com Aquazzura Woodstock fringed suede ankle boots US $995; AED/SAR 3,654 www.net-a-porter.com Burberry Brit Bramington cotton-blend twill trench coat US $1,113; AED/SAR 4,088 www.mythersa.com Rosie Assoulin Gold Roxanne Assoulin for Rosie Assoulin single flower earring US $350; AED/SAR 1,285 www.modaoperandi.com Christian Dior Capture totale dreamskin US $115; AED/SAR 422 www.sephora.com
Anum Bashir
Style influencer Johanna Ortiz Cellophane flower shirt US $520; AED/SAR 1,910 www.modaoperandi.com Gianvito Rossi Gianvito pumps US $495; AED/SAR 1,821 www.farfetch.com Rosie Assoulin Cotton tilt-a-whirl flared pants US $1,495; AED/SAR 5,491 www.modaoperandi.com Skin Ceuticals C E Ferulic US $162; AED/SAR 595 www.skinceuticals.com
Nathalie Trad
Designer Nathalie Trad Klein clutch US $1,200; AED/SAR 4,407 www.fivestoryny.com Monica Sordo Kavanagh five choker US $800; AED/SAR 2,938 www.fivestorynyc.com Green Bar Flower polish US $62; AED/SAR 227 www.avenue32.com Proenza Schouler Medium leather bucket bag US $1,635; AED/SAR 6,005 www.mytheresa.com Darmaki Alexis shoe US $630; AED/SAR 2,314 www.darmaki.com
Alamira Noor Bani Hashim
Co-founder of The Dinner Club by No.57 & No.FiftySeven Boutique Café Kiehl’s Rosa Arctica US $60; AED/SAR 220 www.kiehls.com Céline Culottes in khaki double face stretch wool and top in khaki double face cashmere Price upon request www.celine.com Vita Kin Embroidered linen midi dress US $1,366; AED/SAR 5,015 www.matchesfashion.com Louis Vuitton Studio ankle boot Price upon request www.louisvuitton.com Free People Rose gold delicate septum ring US $58; AED/SAR 213 www.freepeople.com