Style
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The stunning and gifted fashion designer Khaleda Rajab is local, homegrown talent who has shot to international stardom. Kirsty Edwards-Harris chats with Khaleda about her outrageous sense of style and life in the limelight.
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ow did style feature as part of your life as a little girl? Khaleda Rajab. I’m surrounded by fashion in my everyday life; I grew up knowing I would end up being a part of the fashion industry. Apparently, I was addicted to fashion from a very young age. My mum had numerous stories to tell on how unique my outfits had to be from other kids. I used have a suitcase full of clothes instead of toys and I would just play dress up (Khaleda laughs).
pieces that you will be able to keep in your wardrobe for years to come.
Which celebrity/style icon would you most like to design a one-off piece for? KR. Elisabetta Canalis, Hofit Golan, Jessica Lowndes, Noelle Reno, Preeyas Kalidas, Jacqueline Fernandez and Joyce Bonelli. For the cat eye sunglasses, I’m crossing my fingers it’s a celebrity I love but can’t discuss it right now. You will find out soon… watch this space…
Tell us about your collaboration with Fahad Almarzouq… KR. It’s a fabulous one! We are now the most sold out
What’s your signature style? KR. My style is loud; it’s fierce. I’m seriously crazy with my everyday looks but know that’s what makes me and I would never change my personal sense of style. People may love it or hate it but it won’t break me! It’s all about having personal style and the guts to go with it – the major point is confidence! This you got to have it! That’s what makes a stylish woman stand out from a crowd.
of must-have items of the season, and we’re stocked in the best and most well known boutiques (Eye Boutique, Dubai Mall, UAE; Eye Boutique, Avenues Kuwait; Retail Therapy, Saudi Arabia; Impression Boutique, Qatar) with more to come!
What kind of woman wears these sunglasses? KR. A woman that’s confident, that doesn’t care if
Where do you hang out? KR. Well, I’m barely in Bahrain. I’m always on the go... being a fashion designer and working in the industry is seriously a busy lifestyle. There’s always something going on, especially since I distribute my own line of clothing all over the GCC and I’m also currently stocking in Europe. When I’m in Bahrain I really enjoy catching up with family and friends. I mostly hang out at The Domain, Bahrain, as I’m their brand ambassador.
What can we expect from the SpringSummer 2014 fashion collection? KR. The 2014 collection will be very interesting. I’m
people will love or hate her outfit; a woman that dresses up with confidence and is definitely a fashion killer. Our glasses are now carried as an art piece in contemporary art museums, so that tells you how outrageous they are. So, yes, girl, if you’re fierce, daring and love clothes that have no rules, purchase them quick because they are quirky but classic – a wardrobe staple.
“The concept of the shades was an exaggerated cat eye – a recanted shape in the sunglasses family that is considered a classic.”
using a new procedure in embroidery and I just have to say it’s a showstopper – very modern and fresh. You have to be a strong and confident woman to be able to pull these garments off. The inspiration behind the collections is ancient. Keep an eye on the collection, it will definitely offer investment-buy 28
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Can you explain the concept of the eclectic designs and your vision of ‘The Cat’s Eye’? KR. The concept of the shades was an exaggerated
cat eye – a recanted shape in the sunglasses family that is considered a classic. We basically added four lenses and exaggerated the size of the cat eye to make them actually give a real cat eye effect. The glasses are fierce and daring, so not everyone can pull them off, except if you’re daring with your everyday wardrobe. www.ohlala-magazine.com