Fashionistas, the time has finally come! Dubai Modest Fashion Week (DMFW) is back and this year, they've brought some very, very talented designers with them.
Taking place at miX By Alain Ducasse in Emerald Palace Kempinski, Palm Jumeirah from March 7 to March 9. The second edition of DMFW will see more than 40 designers, from over 26 countries showcase their work – both on the runway and off. Added bonus? Should you wish to chat to the fashion experts, you can. As a number of exciting industry talks and workshops are scheduled to take place during the free to attend, three day event. There will be a number of pop-up shops for you to buy a few pieces, too.
Now, because we've missed the event (last year wasn't the same without DMFW), we've compiled a list of the 10 designers and brands, whose work we are super excited to see.
Anara Zakirli
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Azerbaijani designer Anara Zakirli launched her eponymous brand in 2018, with the desire of bringing Azerbaijan's traditional carpet designs to stylized modern fashion, as well as give new life to Azerbaijan's handmade dresses.
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Imen Bousnina
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Born in Austria with roots in North Africa, Imen Bousnina's urban designs are inspired by her cultural heritage - a source that has proven to be incredibly successful, as she has already been named one of Austria's most promising up-and-coming modest fashion designers. Defined by modesty and modernity, Imen's brand concept of modesty doesn't just represent a Muslim desire, it connects to women of different cultures and religions.
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The Hijab Lee
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The Hijab Lee (THL) is an Indian modest fashion brand that believes in the co-existence of faith and fashion. THL creates globally modest pieces using colour and contemporary silhouettes, which cater to today's progressive female youth. The brand celebrates female strength and aims to empower, uplift, and encourage young woman to believe in beauty beyond their skin and body.
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Asiya Rafiq
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Abu Dhabi-based designer Asiya Rafiq has been tasked with continuing DMFW's Fashion For Good Project, which launched last year in Jakarta. For DMFW, the Kashmiri born designer, who has dedicated her talent to making versatile clothing for people of determination, will be launching her functional, modest clothing line.
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JD by Jaida Derguti
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Based in Istanbul, Turkey, Jaida Derguti's JD shawls are individually handcrafted, with her brand's missions in mind – to make the women wearing them feel unique and to highlight their natural beauty.
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Boutallion
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Specialising in neoclassic couture, Boutallion believes that by challenging their imagination, they can grow their ambitions and enthusiasm to evolve. The brand, which is based in the Netherlands, is perfect for those with a strong appetite for the luxurious and artistic. As well as those who are inspired by the vibrancy of nature and, are encouraged by the stories it shares.
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#Markamarie
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#Markamarie is a multi-brand platform from Indonesia, which showcases local and international designers on their online and offline store. With the spirit of collaboration, #Markamarie has been creating special projects which include empowering young designers of determination and those from war-ridden territories – the #BenangProject, being one of them. The initiative sees the brand collaborate with the United Nations of High Commissioner for Refugees to nurture the fashion talents of refugees, through a series of special training courses. At Dubai Modest Fashion Week, #Markamarie is collaborating with UAE/ Lebanese brand, Naj Tags by Nerveen Al Jabban, to showcase urban designs of modest fashion.
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Sempre
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Sempre is a Turkish vintage soul label which focuses on womenswear. Through its bold and empowering designs, the brand aims to take its fans on a timeless journey through fashion – Sempre's SS19 Stamp Collection features design elements from the 80s, such as gold detailed paddings, and the 50s. Each piece created is made in Turkey and is given an extra element of amore from Italy.
For more information, and to register to attend, visit www.modestfashionweeks.com
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Anotah
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Built on a passion for fashion, Anotah was established in 1998 by a five-way sibling business partnership. It launched with a foresight of providing inspiring collections tailored to fit the unique taste of the modest, new age Middle Eastern woman. That's not to say that woman are all the Kuwaiti brand caters for… Its teen and kids collections are just as impressive, while its bag and accessories lines are pretty cool, too. The best bit? All of their products are reasonably priced and, we're all about that.
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Dulce by Safiya
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Moving from sunny California to an even sunnier Dubai, designer Safiya Abdallah launched her label Dulce by Safiya shortly after arriving in the UAE. Creating collections designed for women of all shapes, sizes, and ethnicities, #DulceGirl is made for the modern woman, who is comfortable in her skin and isn't afraid to go after what she wants. With a mixture of Latin and Arab heritage, Safiya draws inspiration from her childhood icons as well as cultural influences. Her vision for the brand is to limit the lines that women create to differentiate themselves and instead, encourage them to celebrate their similarities. Having dressed the likes of pop singing sensation Gwen Stefani, E! news presenter Catt Sadler, and actress Lindsay Lohan, it's safe to say that her vision is proving successful. Safiya currently stocks Dulce by Safiya at Dubai boutique, The Fashion Vault and has plans of expanding her reach to the US, as well as adding to her e-commerce website Dulcebysafiya.com. At DMFW, Dulce by Safiya will be collaborating with Blu Chocolate - the first artisan chocolatier in the Middle East. We're beyond excited to see what they have come up with.
For more information, and to register to attend, visit www.modestfashionweeks.com
