Rami AlAli S/S 2012 - Pushing Traditional Boundaries

What makes a dress, or any designed object, interesting? Yes, it's a broad question and a set of different factors are at play here, but generally it depends on your taste and preference. We enjoy designs that aim to push traditional boundaries and allow us to reinterpret or question recognized conventions. 

A great example of this design approach is Rami AlAli's S/S 2012 collection. The collection was influenced by traditional Islamic patterns, that we usually see printed on paper and fabrics or embossed on walls, but here it's reintroduced to us via flawless laser cutting and intensive gorgeous layering of fabrics and beads.

Images courtesy of Rami AlAli

Ulyana Sergeenko Spring 2012

Ever dreamt of wearing modernized fairytale dresses? Well, Ulyana Sergeenko is designing them. 

Her debut collection in F/W 2011 was inspired by the elegant 40's aesthetics and ultra feminine Russian characters and her S/S 2012 is.. well.. just truly something else. 

Ulyana Sergeenko is not only a designer, she is also the editor of Glamour Russia and a photographer. Her collection will go global in one more season. Stay tuned, we will keep you posted. 

F/W 2012-2012

S/S 2012

Images via Vogue.ru & Ulyana Diary

Buttoned Bridal Dress

We're loving the buttoned bridal dress trend, whether it is combined with dentelle or tulle, it is sublime. The Duchess of  Cambridge was first to revive the style, with her timeless McQueen dress that inspired Mrs Bella Cullen and Marchesa's Fall 2012 Bridal Collection. 

Image 2 via Daily Mail

Images 4 & 5 via Marchesa

Swoon . . . Drool . . . Marchesa Fall 2012

Images via Vogue

Hunting for Jalabiya/Dress ?!

Hunting for formal jalabiyas/dresses to wear to gatherings after your signing or wedding ? We found Sotra Boutique's latest collection perfect for such occasions. The collection reinterprets the traditional jalabiya, the outcome is sophisticated and elegant. Sotra Boutique is located in Jeddah, fortunately they ship worldwide. Call: +966 2 691 5082 for more information.

Images courtesy of Sotra Boutique