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 02-03-2010 | 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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Posted by BeautyandtheEast on 12-02-2009 | Comments | Share | Filed under: Fashion-Eastas, Fashion
A graduate of Pratt Institute, CFDA award winner and 2008 BAC grant recipient, Muslim American designer Nzinga Knight has designed a line of evening wear that utilizes couture techniques to create a synergy between the Islamic dress code of modesty and American high-fashion style.
Watch her on “New York Viewpoint” (her segment starts at 2:30):
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Posted by BeautyandtheEast on 11-23-2009 | Comments | Share | Filed under: Entertainment, Fashion-Eastas, Fashion
Barbie is all set for a traditional makeover – the doll will don a burqa for a charity auction. The much-adored Barbie will be auctioned in the traditional Islamic dress for Sotheby’s Save the Children charity. Over 500 dolls were displayed in Florence, Italy, as part of the celebrations of Barbie’s 50th anniversary this year. Manufacturer Mattel is believed to be supportive of the exhibit, partly the creation of Italian designer Eliana Lorena. “I know Barbie was something seen as bad before as an image for girls, but in actual fact the message with Barbie for women is you can be whatever you want to be,” Fox News quoted Lorena, as telling the Daily Mail.
Seems like the folks at Fox News aren’t happy about it:
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Posted by BeautyandtheEast on 10-16-2009 | Comments | Share | Filed under: Entertainment, Music, Comedy, Film/TV, Leaders/Stories, Travel, Art/Books, Fashion-Eastas, Fashion, Beauty, Episodes
Got talent? Beauty and the East TV is looking for emerging Muslim musicians, comedians, actors, film-makers, designers, dancers, and hosts to feature in our new episodes! For details, watch this video:
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Are you a Muslim/Middle-Eastern/South Asian actor, musician, singer, comedian, designer, film-maker, journalist/host, or have a special story? Show us what you got!
