Woman Breaking The Islamic Fashion Rules!! Maha Abdul Rasheed Is Breaking The Stereotypes Of Islamic Fashion; Know More About Her Fashion And Creation
- Maha Abdul Rasheed is the founder of the first vintage boutique Bambah in the United Arab Emirates.
- She is the woman who is defeating stereotypes behind Islamic fashion.
She viewed that her clients are approached more toward trends of the ‘50s, like exaggerated sleeves and princess-styled skirts. So, she decided to launch a vintage-inspired collection with a modern twist describing it as “timeless glamor.”
Let’s find out the fashion styles of the very talented designer of UAE Maha Abdul Rasheed.
Fashion breaking all the stereotypes!!
Bambah is an Egyptian term translating to “pink,” which was used during the 1940s to describe a “jolly pink life.” In between four years, Bambah has increased to the e-commerce market and ships pieces worldwide.
In addition, the brand has gone all the way to Hollywood too. Many stars like Amal Clooney, Maisie Williams, Regina King, and Emma Roberts have already worn Rasheed’s fashion pieces.
Not only these Hollywood celebrities but also very famous Bollywood stars who have kept her step in Hollywood, Priyanka Chopra has worn her dresses.
Priyanka came up in the Bambah fashions on the cover of Femina magazine in August 2016. Talking to the US Exclusive, Maha stated:
“She is one of my personal style icons so to see her in one of my designs was such a good feeling. I’m a big fan and hope she returns to Bambah the next time she visits Dubai!”
Keeping the Quantico star aside, Maha has also credited the model Jean Patchett, Egyptian actress Soad Hosny, and Queen Rania of Jordan as her fashion idols. Furthermore, she explained:
“Islamic fashion is not just about wearing the traditional black abaya,”
She also added that Queen Rania has a “modesty meets fashion and elegance” style. Moreover, she spoke:
“This year’s fads include embellishments and pretty details on soft and textured fabrics, midi length skirts so women can show off their shoes, gold and metallic galore and bell sleeves for a loose, comfy fit in the heat!”
Little more details about Bambah
Well! Not all the Bambah’s pieces are altered or display shoulders and midsections. Maha clarified that one of the many things connecting to Bambah’s success is its diversity. Moreover, she uttered:
“because we manage our own production and design process, we tend to be flexible and offer made-to-measure pieces that still fall within our design aesthetics for the more conservative woman.”
Compared to other times, this is especially the case during Ramadan. Followingly, she said:
“Ladies are very creative and colorful with their Ramadan wardrobe. Women take it as an opportunity to make a fashion statement, building new wardrobes specifically during this time and ultimately creating a new season for fashion trends.”
Ramadan wardrobe is so famous in Dubai. In addition, a curated line prepared for the annual remark is its best-selling collection.
Also, Maha loves making that can represent Emiratis alongside creating a style that the fashion industry. That is the reason, she is so popular worldwide with her unique sense of style.
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