Amal Al Raisi

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The First Lady of Oman, Al Sayyida Ahad Bint Abdullah Bint Hamad Al Busaidi, once again looked to her favorite local designer to dress her for a public appearance. In her latest portraits, the First Lady was seen wearing a brightly-colored ensemble by Omani designer Amal Al Raisi, who helms her eponymous label. With all her designs imbued with her love for the country and its traditions, Al Raisi was the natural choice for the First Lady on the occasion of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq’s meeting with His Majesty King Philippe Leopold Louis Marie of the Belgians.
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The portraits taken at Al Alam Palace were shared by the designer, who describes the dress as “a piece of high-end tailoring.” The ensemble consisted of a pink traditional dress made with silk, featuring embroidered sequins along the wrists and neckline. It was paired with a purple tulle scarf draped over the head. “This outfit was designed to combine the traditional dress from the Musandam Governorate, the Baluchi traditional dress from the Governorate of Muscat, and the traditional Suri dress from the Governorate of Al Sharqiya,” shared Al Raisi of the dress, which was created in collaboration with the Dar Al Aseel Fashion House.
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The designer was also previously commissioned by the First Lady to create a custom dress for her birthday. “Sayyida Ahd has been a loyal client of mine for many years now and has only ever treated me with kindness and respect,” Al Raisi had said at the time. “It was an honor to be given the opportunity to closely collaborate with the Sayyida on this special occasion. It was a very humbling and rewarding experience, she has a real eye for design and beauty, making it a very smooth process.”
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Amal Al Raisi

To usher in the spring season, the hottest labels in the Arab world have unveiled their latest collections exclusively with Vogue Arabia. In lightweight fabrics, neutral and pastel colors, the collections feature everything from flowy dresses and jumpsuits to keep you effortlessly cool this season.
Below, discover the creations of five regional designers bringing the heat through unique, artistic, and visually stunning spring 2021 collections.
Amal Al Raisi

Amal Al Raisi

Amal Al Raisi

Amal Al Raisi

Amal Al Raisi

Amal Al Raisi

Omani designer Amal Al Raisi’s collection, is a tribute to the late Sultan Al Qaboos bin Said and the country’s hope-filled future. The collection features tiered dresses, wide-leg pants, tailored tops, and jumpsuits in a color palette of vanilla hues, blossom pink, dusty teal, and starlight blue, which symbolizes tranquility. Hints of femininity are indicated through fabrics such as silk chiffon, fluid twill, and tulle. Al Raisi also used intricate embellishments to adorn the sleeves and necklines, while the Sultan Qaboos Rose is highlighted through delicate beading. 
Illustrella

Illustrella

ILLUSTRELLA

ILLUSTRELLA

ILLUSTRELLA

ILLUSTRELLA

Helmed by Emirati designers Afra, Ahad, and Alia Bin Haider, Illustrella’s latest collection features a color palette of vivid hues of blue, green, grey, and beige, mirroring colors of a flower bouquet. Additionally, the collection embraces the richness of materials like taffeta, silk, chiffon, organza, and tulle. The petal cut necklines, sleeves, and intricate embellishments handcrafted from crystals and pearls bring out a sense of femininity. Staying true to Illustrella’s signature style, two-tone dresses and trench coats also make an appearance this season.
Noor Al Bahrani

Noor Al Bahrani

Noor Al Bahrani

Noor Al Bahrani

Noor Al Bahrani

Noor Al Bahrani

Omani designer Noor Al Bahrani looked to the desert rose for inspiration for her latest collection featuring flowy silhouettes, a radiant color palette, and distinctive embroidery. Flowers handcrafted from feathers and hints of lace elevate the aesthetic of the kaftans while embellished belts, and floral embroidery tie each look together. Al Bahrani makes use of rose, blush, and sky hues fused with aqua and dune to represent the lush oasis in the depths of the desert. Fabrics of silk and chiffon emphasize the design’s beauty, whereas lace, crepe, and tulle add a playful touch.
Serrb

UAE based fashion house Serrb depicts the serenity of the season and the aesthetic of summer wear with separates, long dresses, and jumpsuits. The color palette features a mix of soft hues such as white, cream, and dusty rose and bold shades of black to create a sense of minimal color blocking. 
Twisted Roots

Twisted Roots

Twisted Roots

Twisted Roots

Twisted Roots

Twisted Roots

Emirati designer Latifa Al Gurg’s inspiration for the Twisted Roots spring/summer 21 collection is a nod to Bali’s beautiful culture, architecture, and nature. It echoes a minimalist approach to summer dressing featuring flowy dresses, jackets, and tailored separates to reflect the Balinese temple’s architectural outlines. The color palette is a nod to the Indonesian island, featuring a mix of soothing shades of green, teal, and pink with brown and white hints.
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