Source: Moroccan Zhor Rais: Aspiring to be the ambassador of kaftans abroad, Rais combines fashion and tradition to create whole new creative twist on Kaftans.
Top 10 Middle East designers who make us proud
jamal-taslaq
Source: Palestinian Jamal Taslaq Couture: Popular in three continents, Taslaq has dressed celebrities like Sahron Stone and Queen Rania under his belief of dressing not only the body but also the soul of a woman.
Top 10 Middle East designers who make us proud
kage
Source: Lebanese Kage: A modern women’s wear line with a retro edge. Launched by Lebanese childhood friends Arwa Abdelhadi and Basma Abu Ghazaleh.
Top 10 Middle East designers who make us proud
okhtein
Source: Egyptian Okhtein: Sisters Aya and Mounaz Abdel Raouf get inspired by their roots and culture and translate that into their one-of-a-kind handbag designs
Top 10 Middle East designers who make us proud
qasimi
Source: Emirati Qasimi: Royally owned and designed, the brand launched in 2008 when Khaled Al-Qasimi, son of the ruler of Sharjah, designed his first women’s wear line.
Top 10 Middle East designers who make us proud
rami-al-ali
Source: Syrian Rami Al-Ali Couture: Ranked as 17th most influential Arab in 2009, Al-Ali’s designs began in 2000 and were instantly compared to those of prestigious fashion houses including Dior and Versace.
Top 10 Middle East designers who make us proud
reem-al-asadi
Source: Iraqi House of Reem: Reem Al-Asadi’s love for fashion began when she was a teenager working for Stella McCartney in England. Her inspiration comes from mixing the Victorian era with modern designs.
Top 10 Middle East designers who make us proud
salah-barka
Source: Tunisian Oshy: In a country that is perceived as fashion conforming, designer Salah Barka defies the boundaries and walks in the steps of Jean Paul Gaultier by creating a unisex line that celebrates Tunisia’s heritage.
Top 10 Middle East designers who make us proud
the-emperor-1688
Source: Iranian The Emperor 1688- Founded in 2007 by the Golkar brothers, the brand has won the Esquire Designer of the year award in 2011 and were nominated in 2012.
Top 10 Middle East designers who make us proud
zhor
Source: Moroccan Zhor Rais: Aspiring to be the ambassador of kaftans abroad, Rais combines fashion and tradition to create whole new creative twist on Kaftans.