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Welcome to Life, Styled – the GRAZIA series where we step inside the wardrobes of the region’s most stylish women and decode their week in outfits.
This week, we’re joined by Leen Al-Khalifa – Bahraini fashion creator, Kuwait-based style muse and a familiar face to GRAZIA readers. Known for her love of colour, clean lines and quietly statement details, Leen’s approach to dressing feels instinctive yet deliberately elevated.
From the Tabis she can’t live without to the jewellery she wears with emotional meaning, Leen shows us how style becomes a personal language, which is one built on feeling, confidence and a touch of playful polish.
How would you sum up your style in three words?
Fun, comfortable, elevated.
What’s the one item in your wardrobe you can’t live without – and why?
My Tabis. They elevate every look and I can walk in them for hours.
Let’s talk handbags. Do you have a go-to, or do you match the bag to the mood?
My go-to is my The Row ’90s bag in black. It fits so much, and it goes with everything for any occasion
Is there a piece of jewellery you wear every day? Tell us the story behind it.
My marquise-cut earrings from Kamyen. My parents gifted them to me for my wedding, so I wear them every day.
What’s your style philosophy when it comes to accessorising – less is more or the more the better?
Depending on how I feel and the occasion. I try not to overdo it, but sometimes the more the merrier.
Do you have a fashion signature – something that people always associate with you?
Definitely colour, clean silhouettes, and a feminine touch. And honestly, my edits have become part of my signature, too. People recognise my style through the edits I create.
Do you think the way you dress is more instinctive or intentional?
Honestly, a bit of both. I dress based on how I feel, but I always end up making it intentional without even realising.
Has your relationship with fashion changed over the years? How so?
Yes, it definitely has. Especially after moving from Bahrain to Kuwait, dressing up became more fun and more challenging. It’s where I found my style and started playing around with colours and patterns.
What’s one outfit or accessory that instantly makes you feel like your most confident self?
My hair. It’s not an accessory, but when my hair is done or in a slick bun, it completes the entire look and instantly makes me feel confident.
