Virginia: The assignment for Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) fashion students: design an abaya that is stylish yet acceptable in Arab countries. The results: elaborately beaded designs, a ...

The winner of the inaugural Swarovski Abaya Design Awards was declared last night on the final day of The Bride Show Abu Dhabi. Eiman Al Marzouqi took to the stage at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition ...

Sifting through racks full of long flowing abayas (loose, sleeveless over-garments), Sana's hand stops at something that catches her eye. While Eid dresses are in great demand, the erstwhile black, ...

During the pandemic, when gyms and sports facilities were closed, it became quite challenging for women who wear abaya to do sport activities outdoors. At that time, Muneera Al Doseri, a Qatari ...

The abaya has undergone a quiet yet powerful transformation. What was once a strictly traditional garment has evolved into a canvas for creativity, self-expression, and cultural dialogue, particularly ...

Lack of a fashion copyright law leads to Copycats replicating creations cheaply Dubai: As traditional garb goes, there is little to match the elegance and seamless flow of the abaya. Then there are ...

They say the ‘little black dress’ is every woman’s wardrobe essential. In the Gulf region, that translates as ‘the little black abaya’ – and some fashionistas are giving the traditional garment a ...

The Beljafla sisters have come under fire for some of their designs Few images shout Middle East quite like the abaya - the long, black overgarment worn by millions of women across the Arab world. The ...

In Arab countries, the abaya is known by many names, such as Jalaba, Jalabiya, Omani and Qaftan, but it is basically a simple and loose garment - often black in colour - worn by women in the Arabian ...

With barely any time left for Eid, markets in the old part of the city have sprung up as shopping havens for the shopaholic. While Eid dresses are in great demand, the erstwhile black, full length ...