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Essa's In Town

Essa boutique recently opened in Villa Moda Shuwaikh next to Marni boutique. Essa, of Indian origin, was born and bred in the UAE and is known for its color crazy traditional kaftans with a modern twist. Vibrant chiffons, found vintage fabrics, and silk and lace, are just some of the materials that he works together to enhance the feminine form on his colorful gowns, frocks, tops and dresses. Some of his Kaftan designs would make the perfect choice for Ramadan's ghabga.

Essa’s path to fashion notoriety began following studies at the more flamboyant end of fashion: a degree in costume design preceded his return to his native Sharjah where he trained as a pattern cutter with the skilled tailors in neighboring Dubai. He sold his creations through XVA Gallery in Dubai and started to build a business on one-off commissions from fans. But it was a fortuitous meeting with Zayan Ghandour owner of Sauce boutique in Dubai that really put Essa on the local fashion map. Ghandour’s initial request for six pieces sold out the moment they hit her shop’s floor and he had to quickly up his production ante to cope with growing demand.

Essa is available at Sauce Dubai and Abu Dhabi, DNA in Riyadh, Mahat Jeddah and Zai Doha.

Comments

AZM said…
Well, not to be confused with Issa London, who in my opinion is more credible.
Anonymous said…
confashions, do you know a good makeup artist in amman jordan.
Bahrain Fashion said…
Oh! A Dubai designer made it to Villa Moda?! That's great! Too bad it's not in Bahrain. And the store is luxe!
FMA said…
I was in villa moda ams! I saw it mako shay 7agi;(! Miu Miu and Dolce, LOVE IT!!!
Anonymous said…
to bahraini fashion...they sell essa a shop called soboho in something-gardens(forgot the name of the place..its a place that has some cafes n resturants ...in bodayah avenue....i bought some of his things there last summer.
Bahrain Fashion said…
I think you mean Cyprus Gardens (or Cypres, I'm not sure too XD) I never noticed any stores there, but will check the next time I visit.
Thanks :)
Anonymous said…
Issa London is just a bad and cheap copy of DVF!!!!!!!!! Essa is art!!!!!
Anonymous said…
that essa shop looks nice :) very fresh and colourful

with regards to issa, not to compare. its soemthing totally different.
but i do like issa london, such an easy brand for easy days. dvf is not that much better

cOnfashions,
do essa have a website?
shopa said…
I have a Essa Bag that friend got me from abroad and I love it!
Anonymous said…
wish his work matches his personality...what a disappointment! can't even look at the cloth anymore...
Duro Oluwu is far superior in my opinion..

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