Irthi (@IrthiCrafts) Bringing to Light Talli and its Artisans
byExploring the making of Talli – an Emirati traditional craft- and Bidwa, the social development programme under Irthi Crafts Council. In a wide grey…
Fashion
Irthi Crafts Council(@irthicrafts): Developing New Markets
byTraditional crafts pave way for women and creativity. Last February my attendance to an Emirati traditional crafts event initially incited in me an interest…
Fashion and the Fourth Industrial Revolution
byWhat are the effects of new technological innovations in the fashion industry, and are they already making way in our current fashion? In this cold…
“The True Cost” of Fast Fashion
byHave you ever wondered how we can get good quality clothes at such a low price? Have you ever thought of the people that make…
The Making of a Clothing Collection
byHow can we compare between the high-end brands and mass retailers’ development process of the seasonal collections? I’ve always viewed the many collections created by…
Should Brands Opt For Direct-to-Consumer Selling?
byObserving how a business model like direct-to-consumer can assist upcoming fashion brands in succeeding in the market. It was with New York-based handbag label Mansur Gavriel…
The Growth and Ascent of Fashion Bloggers
byThe rise of digital influencers in fashion, and how they grew to take this big role they currently uphold. It was on Susie Lau’s blog…
One IN: One OUT
byHaving struggled for many years to keep my closet neat, I finally found a solution that worked best for me. “I have too many clothes”,…
Leave a Mark the Old-Fashioned Way: Branding
byThe most important part of any brand is its core values, how did LVMH apply this to its different brands and how did it impact…
Eco-Friendly Fashion Makes Its Mark
byArticle in brief: author observes the growing impact of eco-friendly fashion. With the mounting awareness of global warming, the fashion industry took its own stand…
A Piece in History: The ‘Ugal’
byArticle Brief: Author visits an Ugalor, Arabian male headpiece maker, and explores the contemporary process of making it, as well as its past functions. In…
Uncovered: Ramadan Collections
byArticle in brief: Author takes a closer look at why Ramadan collections are extremely sought-after. The comfort of a kaftan is dual. Firstly, there is…
The Dazed Scene That Is Fashion Forward
byArticle in brief: the author discusses Dubai’s own fashion week through Fashion Forward. One aspect of Fashion Forward (FFWD) for me is the hot rush…
Is Couture Losing Its Charm?
byArticle in brief: the author discusses the supposed downhill of haute couture in fashion. “Haute couture should be fun, foolish and almost unwearable,” claims the…
Are Fashion Competitions Paving The Way For Designers?
byArticle in brief: The author contemplates the result of a designer participating in design competitions. When I first discovered Project Runway, the process that contestants…
Technological Innovation in Fashion
byArticle in brief: The writer studies how technology improved prospects in fashion. During the 90’s, fashion was a very tight-knit industry. Not everyone had the…
The Art of Jewelry Making
byArticle in brief: This article recounts the learning process of how to produce jewelry pieces by hand. In the past, I saw jewelry in my personal…
The Benefits of Fashion Designer Collaborations
byArticle in brief: The writer states the benefits of collaboration for buyers and sellers. One of the perks of modern fashion is collaboration. As the…
Cruise Collections’ Prominence
byArticle in brief: The author explores the role of resort collections in the industry. It’s resort season, and designers are giving us an idea of what…
Landmark Renovations By Italian Brands
byArticle in brief: The author observes how Italian brands contribute to renovating Rome. A strong heritage and national pride is all it takes for Italian design…