Posted by BeautyandtheEast on 04-18-2010 | Comments | Share | Filed under: Fashion-Eastas, Fashion
The dress of Muslim women walks a fine line between conservative and chic. In this video clip, Chechnya and Iran, politics affect how much skin one can show. Pakistani fashion designers rebel against Taliban influences while Afghan designer Rabia Z makes stylish clothes that is modest and chic.
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Posted by BeautyandtheEast on 04-07-2010 | Comments | Share | Filed under: Fashion-Eastas, Fashion
When news broke last month that Britain’s “First Lady” Sarah Brown had commissioned four new outfits from Osman Yousefzada, it was confirmation the Afghan-British designer is being taken very seriously. Not only did the Prime Minister’s wife have a front-row seat at Yousefzada’s autumn/winter 2010 catwalk show last month, wearing one of his necklaces; days later, at the Elle Style Awards, she chose a long, navy Osman gown with integral gold collar, which drew uniform approval.
Yousefzada, 36, the son of Afghan immigrants, is a brilliant choice. His draped jersey gowns and sleek, pared-back architectural pieces are worn by Thandie Newton, Dannii Minogue, Anna Friel and Little Boots. And they have been known to inspire Victoria Beckham.
Check out Yousefzada’s Fall/Winter 2010 fashion show finale:
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Posted by BeautyandtheEast on 03-22-2010 | Comments | Share | Filed under: Fashion-Eastas, Fashion
Stylish Islamic fashion trends on the Jakarta, Indonesia runways for 2010:
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Posted by BeautyandtheEast on 02-22-2010 | Comments | Share | Filed under: Fashion-Eastas, Fashion
Stunning! Gorgeous! Breathtaking! Watch highlights from the Naeem Khan Fall 2010 fashion show at Bryant Park in New York City. There are pieces to delight any woman. Which one is your favorite look?
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Posted by BeautyandtheEast on 02-17-2010 | Comments | Share | Filed under: Entertainment, Film/TV, Fashion-Eastas, Beauty
She was cut from last week’s episode of Shear Genius on Bravo for what the judges called a “safe” updo, but Arzo is a talent to watch. Born in Afghanistan, raised in New York City and currently residing in San Francisco, Arzo’s experience includes platform education, traditional hairdressing and editorial work. Arzo has styled the likes of Rose McGowan and Ally Hilfiger. Editorially she has worked with clients that include Bed Bath & Beyond, MTV and Hood Star Magazine. Arzo has owned and operated a hair studio in Pleasanton, California for fifteen years.
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Posted by BeautyandtheEast on 02-10-2010 | Comments | Share | Filed under: Fashion-Eastas, Beauty
Born in 1973 in Kabul, Mezghan Hussainy left Afghanistan with her family after the Soviet invasion in 1979. In the U.S., she worked as a dental hygenist and a part-time actress before stumbling into the world of make-up artistry when a friend asked her to work at Robinson’s May in Los Angeles. Her big break came when she was hired as the makeup artist to actor John O’Hurley on the game show, To Tell The Truth. In 2003, she landed a position on the set of American Idol, and is now chief make-up artist to Randy Jackson and Simon Cowell, as well as So You Think You Can Dance and Family Feud. She also launched her own make-up line Me by Mezghan, which has been featured on QVC.
In recent days, Mezghan has been linked to the curmudgeon Simon and it looks like things are getting quite serious. According to The Daily Mail (UK), “She and Cowell enjoyed a chemistry from the start and she would rave to friends about his charisma and how ‘funny’ she found him.” The couple were spotted this weekend as they left the upscale Mr. Chow restaurant in London.
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Posted by BeautyandtheEast on 02-03-2010 | Comments | Share | Filed under: Fashion-Eastas, Fashion
In the land of Dubai, where 40% of the worlds luxury labels find a podium, there isn’t a single local label! The UAE’s Retail Explosion has been at the expense of its national brands. Questioning why the very fabric wrapping their inner faith is imported Zahra M, Rabia Z, and Deeya N, struggle to protect their fabric of faith being bleached away by rapid-commercialism in the documentary DoBuy
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Posted by BeautyandtheEast on 12-29-2009 | Comments | Share | Filed under: Fashion-Eastas, Fashion
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Posted by BeautyandtheEast on 12-16-2009 | Comments | Share | Filed under: Fashion-Eastas, Fashion
Check out stylish new evening bags made out of infamous burqa material (worn by women in Afghanistan). A great conversational piece. Only $26. Buy it here: http://www.samiraatash.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23_77&products_id=486
Also, the site has new arrivals that make perfect gifts: http://www.samiraatash.com
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Posted by BeautyandtheEast on 12-14-2009 | Comments | Share | Filed under: Fashion-Eastas, Fashion
Naeem Khan is an Indian-American Muslim fashion designer born in 1958. He is the designer and CEO for Naeem Khan, which was launched in 2003. His designs have been worn by celebrities including Beyonce Knowles, Carrie Underwood, Eva Longoria Parker and Michelle Obama.
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