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Reworked suiting by Hong Kong collective From Clothing Of, at day one of Arab Fashion Week FW21. Courtesy AFW
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1950s style glamour at Mada'en, Day one of Arab Fashion Week FW21. Courtesy AFW
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Hong Kong collective From Clothing Of turned pinstripe suiting into a folded dress on day one of Arab Fashion Week FW21. Courtesy AFW
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Fit for a night at the opera, a look by Mada'en, on day one of Arab Fashion Week, FW21. Courtesy AFW
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Cocktail dressing by Jordanian brand Mada'en, day one of Arab Fashion Week FW21. Courtesy AFW
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Beaded details from Mada'en on day one of Arab Fashion Week FW21. Courtesy AFW
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A deconstructed skirt and illustrated sweat shirt by Yeung Chin at day one of Arab Fashion Week. Courtesy AFW
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Day one of Arab Fashion Week FW21 saw a punk edge from Hong Kong collective Yeung Chin. Courtesy AFW
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Evening wear details by Jordanian label Mada'en, at day one of Arab Fashion Week FW21. Courtesy AFW
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Reworked suiting by Hong Kong collective From Clothing Of, at day one of Arab Fashion Week FW21. Courtesy AFW
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1950s style glamour at Mada'en, Day one of Arab Fashion Week FW21. Courtesy AFW
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Hong Kong collective From Clothing Of turned pinstripe suiting into a folded dress on day one of Arab Fashion Week FW21. Courtesy AFW
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Fit for a night at the opera, a look by Mada'en, on day one of Arab Fashion Week, FW21. Courtesy AFW
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Cocktail dressing by Jordanian brand Mada'en, day one of Arab Fashion Week FW21. Courtesy AFW
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Beaded details from Mada'en on day one of Arab Fashion Week FW21. Courtesy AFW
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A deconstructed skirt and illustrated sweat shirt by Yeung Chin at day one of Arab Fashion Week. Courtesy AFW
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Day one of Arab Fashion Week FW21 saw a punk edge from Hong Kong collective Yeung Chin. Courtesy AFW
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Evening wear details by Jordanian label Mada'en, at day one of Arab Fashion Week FW21. Courtesy AFW
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Reworked suiting by Hong Kong collective From Clothing Of, at day one of Arab Fashion Week FW21. Courtesy AFW
In pictures: day one of the digital Arab Fashion Week FW21 shows – Mada'en a highlight
With an all-new digital-only format, the fashion event is breaking boundaries
Sarah Maisey
25 June, 2020
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