Amato
“Indeed, we’ve said it before: the Filipino designer is an incredible stylist. Tulle origami; chiffon overlays over immaculate, beaded dresses; capes; hats; masks; crinolines; illusion necklines; cage-bags; and feathers are all tools he pulled out of his magic box this season to further glam up an already 100% embellished, attention-grabbing collection.“
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Taller Marmo
“The looks that came down the runway were a study on individuality and the relativity of the word ‘exotic’ as seen to the East through the eyes of the West, and vice versa…Here, one can’t help but feel that this was a regional fashion offering that elevated us.”
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The Emperor 1688
“The Emperor 1688 has ascended to become a standout brand within the region due to its tailoring. But quality aside, it’s the continued evolution of the cuts that will keep it in the spotlight.”
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Madiyah Al Sharqi
“Al Sharqi demonstrated that if you orchestrate a symphony of custom-made lace, thinned jacquard, crystals, and chiffon, and serve it on a delicious platter of soft pastels, you can pack a stronger punch than a taffeta ball-gown dress painted fire-engine red.”
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Starch Foundation – TIMI HAYEK
“And yet for all their ‘simplicity,’ these were beautiful clothes, appearing as natural and elegant as a grand jeté, or big leap in classical ballet—the high-art form that Hayek continues to reference”
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Endemage
“The silhouettes—made of embroidered sturdy fabrics, full skirts, and capes—were easily recognizable and fit for the modern Arab woman who wants to dress in both a modest and fashionable manner.”
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Zareena
“Was it classic? Yes. Was it fit for an epoch movie? To the untrained, Western eye, certainly. But for us, it was just another reminder of the grandeur of the Middle Eastern culture and its elegant codes.”
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Dima Ayad
“Ayad, who, unlike many other up-and-comers, appears to target a more specific clientele: the contemporary, active woman. In this case, the goal was to present a collection that allows a smooth transition from office to evening, and the bright yellow and navy blue maxi dress will no doubt do the trick.”
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Michael Cinco
“Michael Cinco’s big atelier and expansive production means is a known fact, but quality over quantity would have been much more impressive. We expect that Cinco has many more tricks up his sleeve, but in the future, only one collection at a time, please.”
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Asudari
“For eveningwear, Asudari’s mixed prints and sequin numbers were well received, while a body-hugging silhouette with geometrical insertions on the cleavage elevated this urban yet feminine collection.”
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Bashar Assaf
“Bashar Assaf, a former Starch Foundation designer whom we first reviewed during Fashion Forward Season 2 and then again in Season 3, showcased a collection that, while clean, reminded too closely of his Spring 2014 offering. The prints in this Spring 2015 collection, once again, were stunning and a clear forte of the Lebanese designer.”
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Dany Tabet
“If, in the near future, you are invited to an occasion that inspires you to don a seductive number, it’s a safe bet that you’ll make a suitable impression in any one of these couture frocks offered by Lebanese designer, Dany Tabet.
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Jean Louis Sabaji
“Jean-Louis Sabaji had the elements of a great show within his show today, but with his lack of tight editing, he missed an opportunity to really differentiate himself on this first day of Fashion Forward.”
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Hasan Hejazi
“But with the exception of a gold-sequined ensemble with knee-length skirt and a floor-length, monochrome evening dress with slit, what Hejazi can offer our region with this collection—on-stage or off—is questionable.”
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Hâshé
“Hashemi exhibited potential with this collection, and we could easily see a few of these looks on the elegant yet quirkily dressed Amal Alamuddin, the new Mrs. George Clooney. One last word of advice, though: leave the hats at home.”
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Maral
“Backstage, the designer claimed that she liked “taking ethnic clothing and making them Western” but her Western spin was completely detached from her traditional looks.”
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House of Ronald
“Abdala is now putting the focus on mother nature and superheroes (or so it would seem) in a collection named ‘Elemental’…With all of these various components, this critic could only conclude that the collection came across as everything but ‘elemental.’”
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Tahir Sultan
“Not one Sultan collection is ever homogeneous and this one is probably the most confusing he has ever executed, albeit including some of his strongest individual looks to date. Our biggest takeaway: who is Tahir Sultan?”
