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The eyes of the fashion world are on Milan this week as fashion week descends upon the city. While the runway has certainly been serving some incredible style inspiration, Arab influencers flitting through the crowded streets of Milan or on the front rows of fashion shows are not far behind. Read on to discover what influencers such as Rania Fawaz, Hala Abdallah, and more chose to wear in Milan.

Rania Fawwaz
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On her way to the Diesel FW23 show, Fawaz opted for washed-out denim on denim in a nod to the brand’s identity. Building on that look was a mini 1DR that she paired with neon green Francesca Bellavita heels.
Rym Saidi 
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Adorned in a monochrome look, Rym Saidi was a vision to behold as she headed to the Fendi show. The Tunisian model wore Fendi from head to toe in shades of beige and brown with a white mini Peekaboo bag on her arm.
Hala Abdallah 
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On her way to the MaxMara show, the Saudi influencer was spotted wearing a co-ord suit in the brand’s signature earthy tones. Pairing it with a cropped black tee and platform boots meant that the only bright color in her outfit was the flower pinned to her lapel.
Fatema Alawadhi
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Fatima Alawadhi certainly must have turned some heads as she showed up to the Roberto Cavalli show in a faux fur animal print ensemble. Her white hijab stood out in stark contrast with the darker tones of her outfit.
Ola Farahat 
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Spotted on her way to the Fendi show, Ola Farahat was seen in a satin blue Fendi overcoat and skirt, her Fendi First bag in pink leather completing the contrasting pastel look.
Diala Makki
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TV host Diala Makki was also spotted in animal print as she walked to the Roberto Cavalli show, her overcoat flaring behind her as it revealed an inner lining of leopard print.
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In the latest episode of ‘My Style Superstars’, TV presenter and journalist Diala Makki takes Vogue Arabia through the most cherished items in her closet.
Proving the power of jewelry that has passed through generations, the first piece revealed by Makki is a gold necklace that is over 100 years old. “I only wear it when I want some positive energy or when I’m about to venture into something new, and I want the protection of my grandmother, may she rest in peace,” confides Makki. The second item—a Class of 2021 cap from her third graduation—comes with an inspiring message from Makki, who completed her second master’s degree, in leadership in media. “It has been a wonderful achievement for myself,” shares Makki. “I really advise all women during different stages in their careers to go back to school. It’s very difficult for them to go back to that sense of discipline, but it taught me a lot, and I think I’m a completely different woman after I graduated.” The third piece is a special bisht with gold threads that was designed by Makki’s friend and renowned designer Stéphane Rolland. “I wore this bisht once, and it is very very dear to me because it was gifted by him,” says the presenter.
Watch the video above for more on what makes these items so special to Makki, and stayed tuned for more episodes.

Karen Wazen. Photo: Instagram.com
The streets of Paris are rife with color as fashion week attendees from the Middle East arrive at the shows dressed in monochrome and brightly-colored outfits. Whatever your favorite shade may be, there’s plenty of inspiration to go around and to embrace saturated hues void of patterns.
Karen Wazen‘s look for the Dior show was met with a flurry of appreciation as her 7.2 million followers took in her lime green number. The Lebanese entrepreneur chose to wear a shift dress with a high neck which was cinched in at the waist with a long belt, and paired the piece with a matching chain strap quilted bag from the brand. Also at the French house’s Fall 2022 show, Nojoud Alrumaihi made a case for royal blue in a similar shirt dress, but with zip-up detailing. The Saudi marketing specialist styled the piece with black leggings, lace-up boots, and a Lady Dior clutch. Indulging in color-blocking was Dima Al Sheikhly, who wore a sleeveless black dress from the fashion house, featuring bright orange and green stripes on its hem, and paired it with a blue purse.
Elsewhere during the week, Diala Makki opted for head-to-toe forest green for the Balmain show. The TV host wore a tweed shirt left unbuttoned at the waist to reveal the Balmain logo belt looped around her loose-fitted trousers, which were tucked into her strappy heels. Honorable mention goes to to Rawdah Mohamed, who turned heads in an ensemble featuring a bold color pairing. Created by Paris-based designer Gregory Assaad, the white and yellow patterned shirt worn by the Somali-Norwegian model featured voluminous sleeves, which she offset with straight-legged leather pants in red. Ola Farahat and Reem Alswaidi also found fans in the color yellow. While the former matched her yellow pants to her purse, the latter wore a monochrome suit, pairing it with purple heels and a white coat. Those who prefer neutral shades, however, might find themselves gravitating towards Haifa Wehbe’s look. The Lebanese star championed faux fur in a long brown and beige hooded coat, which she paired with black tights and metallic silver boots.
Scroll to see all the looks.
Nojoud Alrumaihi. Photo: Instagram.com
Karen Wazen. Photo: Instagram.com
Dima Al Sheikhly. Photo: Instagram.com
Diala Makki. Photo: Instagram.com
Rawdah Mohamed. Photo: Instagram.com
Haifa Wehbe. Photo: Instagram.com
Ola Farahat. Photo: Instagram.com
Reem Alswaidi. Photo: Instagram.com
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A still from the artistic dance of Alaïa’s Editions SS21 wardrobe performed by Hajiba Fahmy. Photo: Courtesy of Alaïa

The house of fashion maestro Azzedine Alaïa has just revealed its SS21 Editions series of cult pieces, in honor of the late Tunisian designer. Embracing nostalgia, the collection has been recreated from the archives between 1981-2017, and was presented through an artistic dance performance.
Maison Alaïa‘s latest wardrobe was introduced by Godmother of the Editions: supermodel Naomi Campbell who was joined by fellow model Karlie Kloss on the brand’s Instagram page, as they discussed the timeless silhouettes that have been reimagined for the new collection. The artistic performance was then shared across the Maison’s Instagram and YouTube platforms.

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A visual masterpiece, the dance presentation of the collection, which is the first ever in Alaïa’s history, was performed by French-Moroccan talent Hajiba Fahmy. Described by the Maison as a “force of nature”, Fahmy is a creative star in her own right. For the past five years she has been working with Béyonce, joining the singer on her world tours, including her famous Coachella performance. The dancer and choreographer wore an elegant Alaïa creation as she performed the dance.
Screening in Dubai of Alaïa’s Editions SS21 wardrobe including a special display of three Editions looks. Photo: Courtesy of Alaïa

Live streamed from the cultural arts center La Gaité Lyrique in Paris, the powerful performance highlighted women at the heart of the iconic label, and literally shone a spotlight on the intricate details and exquisite craftsmanship of the SS21 Editions wardrobe.
Alaia corset handbag

The performance was screened at the Nasab Rooftop in Dubai to a host of special guests, including UAE-based influencer Rania Fawaz, Egyptian actor Salma Abu Deif and Lebanese-Iranian fashion journalist Diala Makki. As part of the event, a special display of three Editions looks were showcased on mannequins. Guests were also given an exclusive first look at the new Corset handbags, which are inspired by the iconic Alaïa belt silhouette.
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