The month of Ramadan inspires world’s leading designers to launch modest clothing lines that meet the requirements of Islamic fashion. Fashionistas from all over the world take keen interest in Islamic dresses and they are eagerly waiting for designers to unveil their collections of Eid dresses because Eid is a festive occasion and is associated with embroidered, fancy, and elegant dresses. Below is an overview of the famous designer collections of Eid outfits and we’ll also take into account the design philosophy behind each collection.
1. Salma Khan Fashion House Dubai
Salama Khan is a fashion designer running a boutique based in Dubai but it has a Pakistani origin. She has recently launched a new clothing line to cater Muslim women from population all over the world. The inspiration of her collection comes from Arab deserts and includes 40 different pieces; each one is vividly printed, with contemporary cuts and stilettoes. You'll find kaftans, skirts, Aladdin trousers, blouses, and jalabiyas in this range.
2. Zakia Attar Designs
Zakia Attar Eid outfits range comes from Saudi fashion and she has manufactured her Eid ul Fitr collection with lightweight linens, viscose, and cotton fabric. The more formal side consists of crochet imbued pieces along with semi-formal yet comfy thobes and abayas. Zakia said that she loves to design with soft and comfortable fabrics considering that her clothing line is to be worn by Arab women living in hot and humid weather.
3. DKNY Eid Range
Donna Karan has also launched its Ramadan collection for the first time ever and their collection is accompanied by a regional campaign targeted to their Middle Eastern customers. The range comprises only 12 pieces and mostly includes pieces in dusty hues, navy, black, white, and ivory. It is so exciting to see that many of the non-Muslim designer brands are now embracing their Muslim clientele.
4. Iconic Eid Collection
Iconic stores, a fashion retail chain located in United Arab Emirates calls for the entire family to celebrate and visit their stores for the good dose of the latest Eid cloths like glamorous wraps, maxis, drapes, tunics, trousers, plus size tops, sequined gowns, and embroidered blouses paired with cigarette pants for a sophisticated and chic appearance.
5. Slouchy'z
Maryam Al Selaich started her ready to wear business in 2010 and the distinguishing characteristic of her evening gowns and abayas is that they are never tailored to customer's bodies. She loves to design free floating baggy style pieces and her recent Eid dresses collection is no exception. She told the media that her latest Eid range is inspired by contemporary architecture in Middle East so you’ll see a lot of geometrical patterns in her silhouettes.
6. Lala Designer Collection
Lala has been designing lawn for consumers in Pakistan and abroad for almost four decades, and this time this brand’s designer Sana Samia has addressed the needs of their Indian consumers, launching an Eid clothing line specially targeted to Indian women. The range comprises traditional work knitted with flair of ingenuity which delivers an assortment of choice available in different designs in addition to vibrant options making up for your individual character, the designer said in a statement.
7. Maria B
Maria B is a well-known name in Pakistan and India so the discussion of Eid dresses will be incomplete unless we don’t mention Maria B. Eid lawn and Mbroidered collections. The designer for the label Maria B. has recently launched her Indian collection named Astitva and following that she has announced her eid range for both lawn and pret wear. 2014 Eid collection is the first ever range by Maria B launched specifically for Eid. You’ll find pure chiffons, silks, and jacquard lawn with intricate embroidered details and some folk inspired prints. The designs for her Eid cloths are an inspiration from Lukhnavi and Chikankari.
8. HSY (Hassan Sheheryar Yasin)
HSY unveiled his latest collection of Eid outfits at 8th Pentene Bridal Couture Week 2014 and it is named 'Orchid Collection' and it derives its inspiration from ecstatic blossoms and produces an attractive synchronization of fuchsia, pink, and purple. This collection emphasizes on the layering of separates and how layering can beautify the overall appearance of a dress.
9. Faraz Manan Eid Dresses
Faraz Manan is a very sought after name in the world of fashion in South Asia and Middle East. His recent Eid dresses collection includes a lot of embroidered chiffon pieces with silk dopattas and printed back and panels. Most packages include an additional patch of embroidered fabric that you can attach to hemline or neckline depending on your personal preferences.
Malls in Pakistan, India, Dubai, and other Middle Eastern, Arab, and African countries are enthralled by shoppers visiting in search of Eid outfits. We hope that this overview of Eid clothing lines launched by famous designer brands from around the world will surely help you in your choice of Eid dresses.
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