Courtesy of Arab Fashion Council

The highly-anticipated Arab Fashion Week has finally kicked off and we are as excited as you are. With some of the most talented Middle Eastern designers on the list, you’ll get to feast your eyes on the most impeccable couture and ready-to-wear collections this season. In latest news, a historic collaboration between Jean Louis Sabaji and the world’s beloved Barbie unfolded on the runway last night to mark the opening of the fashion week season.

Courtesy of Arab Fashion Council
Courtesy of Arab Fashion Council
Courtesy of Arab Fashion Council
Courtesy of Arab Fashion Council
Courtesy of Arab Fashion Council

The day before the event, an intimate media dinner was held to celebrate the global partnership between Jean Louis Sabaji and Barbie. Following a remarkably successful show, the celebrations continued in a by-invite only afterparty amongst the most influential members in the fashion industry and key media players. The Jean Louis Sabaji x Barbie collaboration unfurled in an array of pink and black figure-hugging sleek silhouettes with surprising details like flamingo motifs, feather embellishments, heart-shaped cuts and statement ‘Barbie’ earrings. In case you don’t want to miss out on any other looks from the show, here’s a recap.

“Powered by pink and self expression, designer Jean Louis Sabaji’s SS23 collection is designed to celebrate the beauty and strength of women,” shared the Arab Fashion Council in a statement.