Harvey Nichols - Dubai goes Homegrown

Celebrating Dubai’s design talent
 
Harvey Nichols – Dubai celebrates the exceptional spirit of the season with a Local and Regional Designers Pop-Up featuring exclusive collections that were developed especially for Harvey Nichols – Dubai from All Things Mochi, Zena Presley, Dee by Dalia, Anthropology of Design, Faissal El-Malak and IAMMAI.
Featuring an exciting mix of well-loved designers alongside up and coming ones presenting their debut collections, the temporary boutique is certain to bring the culture of the city’s unique, flourishing design industry into Harvey Nichols – Dubai.

All Things Mochi by Ayah Tabari
Created by Palestinian born, Dubai-based designer Ayah Tabari, Mochi is one of Dubai’s most popular contemporary brands. Known for its bright, traditional embroideries, the label derives inspiration from different cultures and fuses ethnic embroidery techniques from countries such as India, Hungary and Uzbekistan with modern cuts and silhouettes, creating vivid collections that effortlessly merge eastern and western sensibilities.

Zena Presley
Harvey Nichols – Dubai are pleased to present Zena Presley, an incredibly talented Dubai-based designer whose debut collection will be featured at the Local and Regional Designers pop-up this summer. The Syrian born designer’s signature style has been established through collaborating with international artists to create unique prints and patterns that are inspired by her affection for cultural diversity; creating striking pieces that are certain to add flair to any summer wardrobe.

Dee by Dalia
Fun, feminine and pretty is the ethos of this Dubai-born, Palestinian-Lebanese designer. Inspired by vintage pieces, butterflies and ballerinas, Dee by Dalia

Anthropology by Anthropology of Design
Designed by the founder of the Anthropology of Design platform, the Anthropology collection embodies the essence of a platform that was created to explore the influence of local heritage and culture in the works of local designers. Futtaim Beljaflah’s collection for Harvey Nichols – Dubai derives inspiration from her Emirati heritage, creating updated, modern pieces that are strongly influenced by indigenous Emirati wear. The result: a highly sophisticated collection in natural fabrics and neutral colours that surpasses cultural boundaries.

Faissal El-Malak
The young Palestinian-Canadian designer brings his debut collection to the Harvey Nichols – Dubai Local and Regional Designers Pop-Up this summer. His diverse background which bridges the East and the West inspires his collection which fuses traditional Yemeni artisan work with modern design to create a scintillating mix of kaftans, tops and trousers that bring a Middle Eastern context to western clothing.

IAMMAI by Anthropology of Design
Anther designer to debuting at the Harvey Nichols – Dubai Regional Designers pop-up, Mai Albudoor a true “designer” with a background in art, architecture, interior and graphic design. Clean lines and elegant cuts in rich fabrics and colours define the young Emirati’s minimalist collection.