A land steeped in culture and artistry will of course find many ways of expression and creativity. Just take a look at our list of Bahraini fashion designers and their unique and colourful designs.
1) Lulwa Al Amin
Known for: quirky designs and vibrant prints
Claim to fame: has worked with the “the” Mathew Williamson
Website: http://www.lulwaalamin.com/
Lulwa Al Amin, known for her vibrant colours and distinctive prints is one designer that ladies gravitate towards. With her clothes having quirky names like the Jello Wagon, Moon Kids, Jello Pie Pants, and Cactus among other things; she has carved out a niche for herself. Her shop, based in London, was founded in 2010 and her first collection was launched a year after. This entrepreneur is continually adding stores to her stockists. Check out her latest collection in her website.
2. Noon by Noor
Known for: modern and effortless clothes with delicate embellishments
Claim to fame: has already presented their collections in New York Fashion Week
Website: http://www.noonbynoor.com/
Fusing understated luxury with a playful femininity, Noon by Noor’s clothes has an emphasis on sharp tailoring, clean silhouettes, and attention to detail. Noon by Noor is the first ever GCC brand to be invited by IMG to present at New York Fashion Week. Their clothes have been seen on Jennifer Lopez, Solange Knowles, Alexa Chung, Kate Bosworth, Olivia Palermo, Blake Lively, Miroslava Duma, and Katy Perry to name a few.
3. Hala Kaiksow
Known for: culturally inspired garments
Claim to fame: graduated with a Master of Collection Design from Polimoda
Website: http://www.halakaiksow.com/
Hala takes inspiration from a time when occupation and cultural origins gave clothes an unwavering identity. Re-appropriating work-wear and traditional garments into a contemporary context, she elevates wearable art through a play on materiality.
4. Amal Almulla
Known for: feminine, wearable pieces with edge
Claim to fame: her clothes are carried by top international stockists like Grain and #Notjustalabel
Website: http://amalalmulla.com/
Amal Almulla, a Filipino Bahraini fashion designer studied fashion at the Royal University for Women in Bahrain. Her clothes are inspired by nature and escapism and a decidedly rebellious feel to it. There is always soft against a very thick backdrop, and fluidity versus structure.
5. AKS
Known for: construction and deconstruction of garments
Claim to fame: launched their collection in Paris Fashion Week
Website: https://www.notjustalabel.com/designer/aks
AKS is the namesake Bahraini brand of Amna and Asma Khaled Saif, who launched their Ready to Wear collection in the hopes that the Middle East would be noticed. Both of them are self-taught with a passion for the French Art Deco era which shows in their designs. They have successfully fused two distinct styles in their brand: the classic, tailored wardrobe infused with wrapped, knotted, and oversized pieces from the urban, street wear wardrobe.
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