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A tulle embroidered gown
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Honayda's autumn /winter 2020 collection is inspired by Queen Dihya. All photos courtesy Honayda
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The collection is titled Divine from the Desert
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Shades of mustard and a rich purple punctuate the line
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Sequin trousers and a crepe satin top
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Crepe satin sequin top and trousers
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A crepe satin dress with embroidery and fur trim
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Mikado trousers with a pleated tulle top
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Sequin trousers with a crepe satin top, and velvet and satin blazer
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A velvet and pleated chiffon dress
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A taffeta dress
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A lace top with taffeta trousers
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A suede embroidered jacket with lace skirt
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A PVC dress with tulle cape
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A crepe jumpsuit with sequin and lace detail
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A lace dress with tulle cape
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A tulle embroidered gown
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Honayda's autumn /winter 2020 collection is inspired by Queen Dihya. All photos courtesy Honayda
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The collection is titled Divine from the Desert
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Shades of mustard and a rich purple punctuate the line
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Sequin trousers and a crepe satin top
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Crepe satin sequin top and trousers
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A crepe satin dress with embroidery and fur trim
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Mikado trousers with a pleated tulle top
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Sequin trousers with a crepe satin top, and velvet and satin blazer
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A velvet and pleated chiffon dress
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A taffeta dress
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A lace top with taffeta trousers
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A suede embroidered jacket with lace skirt
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A PVC dress with tulle cape
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A crepe jumpsuit with sequin and lace detail
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A lace dress with tulle cape
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A tulle embroidered gown
Warrior queen: Saudi label Honayda pays tribute to Berber leader Queen Dihya in new collection
The brand, helmed by designer Honayda Serafi, was inspired by the Tunisian and Moroccan desert scapes
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Emma Day
02 March, 2020
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