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Arabian Warriors

Shrekahnth is an Indian designer who showcased his first prêt-a-porter line, titled “Arabian Warriors,” at Dubai Fashion Week a month ago. What caught my attention was how his designs were visibly inspired by Islamic art and architecture using contemporary silhouettes and contrasting colors. I loved the beautiful modern Islamic prints used on his fabrics. Imagine the same print being used on Kaftans/darra’a on a bigger scale for Ramadan Nights. Maybe add a hidden belt or a high waist thick belt or a statement necklace to make it even more exquisite. That would be a refreshing concept from the patchwork we usually see in Ramadan exhibitions.

You can view more here. If you’re interested in Shrekahnth's designs, please drop him an e-mail at shrekahnth@gmail.com.

Credits of the first photo:
Photographer: Mazen Abusrour, Make up: Magda Hajduk, Model: Sorelle Anthony
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Anonymous said…
wow that model in the bottom two pics is smoking hot.
21 November, 2009
Scions de la Facionable said…
Way to go, Sreekanth!

Now if only we can see this blog give more column inches, so to speak, to that other treasure trove of Indian designs right here in K Town - "Samsaara", which is neatly tucked away in Salmiya's Zahra Complex. Ma'shallah!
22 November, 2009
Anonymous said…
the collection will be available at fortune cookie boutique and pickyourtag.com ..
26 November, 2009
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