It’s time to put away the linen & chiffon, and dust off the crepe & velvet for your winter abaya. Saudi Arabia is known for its ability to play with seasons, even in the vast desert – with the winter at Tantora festival being the hotspot of the season, as well as Riyadh Season taking over the Middle East. When dressing for this events, we’re sure you’re wondering what you could wear that will help keep you warm, yet also ensure you’ve caught everyone’s attention. This season’s trends are uniquely refreshing, with Saudi designers making it evident that they are storming their way into the fashion industry and are ready to defy norms.

Be sure to delve into the list we’ve compiled of abaya trends by local brands that should be on your radar the next time you go shopping.

LIMITED EDITION ABAYA BY ASL.LINE

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The graceful design of this abaya has definitely started a trend for winter 2022. We’ve seen the shawl cut on abayas before, but never quite like this. Asl Line’s use of Korean crepe, with a touch of Italian leather and white fur has made this abaya an elegant necessity in every woman’s closet. Shop this abaya for SR500.

HEED 69 BY HEED LINE

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This abaya by Heed Line has definitely defined fashion norms with its combination of fabrics, from chamois to fur to sequins. This winter look will be the talk of the season, whether you’re having dinner at Novikov Oasis or roaming the zones of Boulevard City. What’s uniquely distinctive about this abaya, is its multi-use design, as it can be styled as an abaya or a coat. You can shop this look for SR990.

037 BY FAA LINE

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To become an embodiment of poise and elegance this winter, this abaya is what you need. The combination of tweed and chamois gives this abaya a different colour with each shade of nude. The golden hues of its sleeves shimmer in reflection to the sun. You can shop this abaya for SR485.

MOUSHI BY MASHAEL ALFARIS

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This modern abaya is made of taffeta: the perfect material to be wrapped in on a cool night out. Makeup guru and fashion icon, Yara Alnamlah, seems to agree.   You can shop this look for SR2,400.