Every day is a good day to spend your money on a women-run business.
At Grazia, we are all about celebrating women and their achievements, especially on Emirati Women’s Day. With the event slowly arising, we wanted to round up our favourite women-founded fashion brands making waves in the UAE.
There are many ways to support the women of the Emirates, whether it’s listening to a feminist podcast, uplifting the women in your life or simply incorporating a female-owned brand into your wardrobe. One of the most effective ways is by putting your money where your beliefs are and buying female-owned brands.
From luxury accessory labels like Odeem, which specialise in leather goods that are not only elegant, modern and well-crafted but extremely functional from day to day, to feminine and unique jewellery designs like Noora Shawqi, who create the finest jewellery inspired by the designers love for travelling. Even fashion label Madiyah Al Sharqi, founded by Sheikha Madiyah Al Sharqi’s daughter, has created a collection filled with contemporary and delicate pieces that are beyond dreamy to shop.
To celebrate EWD this year, we rounded up a brief list of unique businesses to highlight, bookmark or simply browse. Odds are you’ll most likely find something you’ll love at one of these stores ahead.
odeem | Fashion Label
noora shawqi | Jewellery brand
madiyah hal sharqi | fashion brand
dima ayad | fashion brand
bouguessa | fashion brand
lilian afshar | accessories brand
