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Mohammed Aqra on the Arab world’s booming menswear fashion industry

by Staff Writer Thu 1 Dec 2022Thu 1 Dec 2022

The menswear market turns the page on the Covid-pandemic as the region prepares for a surge, driven by local sustainable and streetwear brands and local e-commerce giants, says Mohammed Aqra, Chief Strategy Officer of the Arab Fashion Council

Customers at 1422 can discover couture evening gowns, ready-to-wear, selected artwork, accessories, cosmetics, niche perfume and high-tech gadgets, as well as the first Sayidaty Cafe.

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‘Ready couture’ store 1422 to launch in Dubai in April

by Staff WriterTue 2 Apr 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

The 1422 store by the Arab Fashion Council will boast a runway from which customers can shop directly

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Where have the fashion investors gone?

by Staff WriterSun 20 Jan 2019Thu 28 Oct 2021

Celebrated fashion designer Rami Al Ali lifts the curtain on the Arab world’s dazzling fashion industry to expose a local sector thirsty for investors

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Chasing fashion: How The College of Fashion and Design will help Dubai reach Vision 2021

by ITPSun 13 Jan 2019Thu 28 Oct 2021

Brand View: Billa Bhandari, Advisor at the Board of Trustees, The College of Fashion and Design (CFD), explains the role the college will play to help Dubai reach its 2021 goal.

Al Ali said earlier that young fashion entrepreneurs in the UAE require more support in terms of lower set up fees and other aspects of commercial obligations (Getty Images)

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No trust in local fashion products as UAE relies on imports, says Dubai designer

by Staff WriterThu 27 Dec 2018Wed 6 Oct 2021

Rami Al Ali also says local designers need to earn consumers’ trust with high quality products

Al Ali said the 100% foreign ownership law will attract foreign investors to the UAE, but not young entrepreneurs (ITP Images)

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Foreign ownership law will help bigger companies, but not young entrepreneurs, says fashion designer

by Staff WriterWed 26 Dec 2018Wed 6 Oct 2021

Rami Al Ali says commercial obligations for small businesses are too high

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100% ownership might ‘put an end’ to local retail groups, says AFC chief

by Staff Writer Wed 6 Jun 2018Thu 7 Oct 2021

Jacob Abrian said the new law will “set ground for fairer competition” for established businesses and start ups

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Arab Fashion Week costs $5m to produce, says CEO Jacob Abrian

by Staff Writer Tue 29 May 2018Thu 7 Oct 2021

Taking part in a fashion show can cost independent designers up to $100,000

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Sixth edition of Arab Fashion Week – in pictures

by ITPThu 10 May 2018Tue 19 Oct 2021

Hosted on the Queen Elizabeth II cruise ship, the show, which prides itself on its Arab name, opened with angel-inspired and baroque kitsch collections by designers from Russia, Portugal, the UAE, the Philippines, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and more.

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Arab Fashion Week eschews the abaya with resort-couture

by Staff Writer Thu 10 May 2018Thu 7 Oct 2021

Hosted on the Queen Elizabeth II cruise ship, the show opened with angel-inspired and baroque kitsch collections by designers from Russia, Portugal, the UAE, the Philippines, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia