This year the Arab Fashion Council went glam once again with the first floating, yes I said floating, fashion week on the Titanic sized ship called the Queen Elizabeth 2! I didn’t have the luxurious feel though as the ship is 53 years old, but it was still a cool experience. The Opulence came when I arrived on the quarter deck to Arab Fashion Week. The For the Hunters set up was to the left followed by a few showcase pieces and then down the corridor to the right was the all white decorated runway. Now my original thought was sea sickness from the floating vessel but it didn’t move at all which was very comforting. Of course I arrived fashionable late mid show but it was all good. This gave me the opportunity to hang with my For the Hunters crew who had a drink station set up catered to your specific senses. The bartender was amazing and made my very own special cocktail with vodka, lemon peel, rose oil, and a little bit of fierceness.

My Day One Look

My top is one of my very own Lipstick Killers Collection design matched with Torrid premium cropped leggings and my wedge shoes are Cristian Siriano. My braids are from Afro Beauty Salon Dubai. To see more details on the look go to my IG page!

Day One Favs from the Runway

Tatiana V.Lyalina, Russia 👑👑👑👑

A baroque meets modern meets bad & bougie.

ILSE, Brazil 👑👑

A galaxy can be fashionable too.

Humariff, Russia 👑👑👑

Futuristic chic mixed with “my wedding dress is better than yours” looks!

My Day Two Look

Crop top and skater skirt designed by myself for Lipstick Killers Collection! For me details, visit my IG page.

Day Two Favs from the Runway

Asmaraïa, Russia 👑👑👑

Comfort chic.

Flumae 👑👑👑👑

The business suit that screams fashion.

Aram Designs, Saudi 👑👑👑👑👑

Elegant with just enough floral and spicy geos.

Aiisha Ramadan, Dubai 👑👑👑👑👑👑

She took couture and made it RTW and didn’t lose any of the couture! I loved it soooo much!

My Day Three Look

For more details on the outfit, visit IG!

Day Three Favs from the Runway

Renato Balestra, Italy 👑👑👑👑👑👑

This fabulous designer never lets me down, all seasons she showed and it’s just pure and utter fabulous!

Tony Miranda, Portugal 👑👑👑👑

A simple line, not too many screamed out but a very well executed collection. I really loved the couture gowns!

Final Day Look

I didn’t get a chance to sit for any of the last day of shows but you can find all of the footage by visiting ArabFashionWeek.org.

Final thoughts

Well although I enjoyed the shows, many guests were wondering when big name brands will come to Arab Fashion Week such as Versace or Gucci or Balmain. With time I truly think they will come because they have a huge fan base here, it’s the luxury capital of the world! But each fashion designer pours their heart out in there collection, I know from experience and we are all big names! So keep being fabulous Arab Fashion Council, until the next time…

Syreeta R.B.