Saudi-French fashion designer Sakina Shbib lives between Paris, where her atelier is, and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Photo: Yen Losset
Shbib, 33, is the first Saudi-French designer to have graduated from the Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne in Paris. Photo: Yen Losset
Shbib launched her brand Sakina Paris in 2017, at the age of 28. Photo: Marleen Serne
The collections from Sakina Paris focus solely on dresses. Photo: Marleen Serne
Shbib says the Sakina Paris woman is 'active, successful and still elegant without being intimidating or outdated'. Photo: Marleen Serne
Shbib learnt from the biggest names in international fashion including Chanel, Givenchy and Alexandre Vauthier. Photo: Marleen Serne
Her dresses are for women who want to be elegant, and who value quality. Photo: Marleen Serne
In her latest collection, she uses specific materials and style references that echo French folklore. Photo: Marleen Serne
Ready-to-wear collections on sale in Sakina Paris. Photo: Adrien Plaud
Shbib loves to use reds, oranges and pinks in homage to her Middle Eastern heritage. Photo: Adrien Plaud
While her business remains in Paris, and her dresses are available to buy online, Shbib hopes to expand to the Gulf some day, including Saudi Arabia. Photo: Adrien Plaud
