OK, let's be honest, this multiple-posting thing isn't going to happen often, but I just HAD to respond to our conversation in class about Saudi fashion....or basically any country's fashion that's not American. Because, let's be honest, American fashion stops as baggy sweatpants and a sweatshirt. (Can you tell I have only seen college students for a while?) No, no, no. We must look elsewhere for fashion. I found this interview online while I searched Google for "Saudi Fashion." On al-shorfa.com, there is an interview with Hanan al-Faisal (that's right, I had to copy-and-paste that name--don't judge me) and found she is ROCKING the fashion industry. Let's look at a picture, shall we?
Holy shamoly! The woman's a diva! Love the colors going on here (even though they are mostly to be found behind her). Let's check out another I love.
Oh my GOSH. More proof that Saudi women have really stepped up their game. This is from an article about the first ever fashion show that just took place in Jeddah. Sorry, no men were allowed: " The Nafisat Shams Al Biqa' Academy organized and held the fashion show in Jeddah, where designers vied for a first place prize of 100,000 SAR (about $27,000)." That's a nice chunk of change to put in your pocket! I wouldn't mind winning 27 grand at a fashion show... *dreaming*... This woman just looks so classy. Like I said in class, people, I need to step it up. :( Is it the jilbab (head-wrap)? I don't know if I could pull it off (look good in it). Oh, well. Nice work, Saudi women!
What do my other ladies think? Ana? Daniela? Sherry? Everybody. What do you think?
What an interesting interview. I'd love to see her clothing in person. Also, thanks for posting this, because I learned a new word: dantel. (It's a type of lace.) Let's hear it for new vocabulary!
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