Fashion accessories and clothes displayed in an art gallery? What else can a fashion-obsessed and art-loving person can ask for?!! I was invited to
Alwan - Art & Fashion private preview, which is currently held at
Dar AlFunoon until Tuesday May 1st. Sponsored by
Goji Boutique and
Qumar 14, the event showcases an eclectic mix of regional and local brands such as
Dana Nafisi Jewelry,
Goji Boutique, Saudi brand Daneh, Auras Everyday Jewelry, and
Qumar 14,as well as a collective exhibition of Iranian Contemporary Art.
Naturally, the first items that caught my fashion radar were the statement necklaces, which by the way even look 100000 times better up-close than online!
Shourouk?
Dannijo? Or
Katerina Psoma? Decisions decisions! It was quite difficult browsing Goji Boutique's accessories without falling for one. Proof? Scroll down...
Mixed media pieces and paintings by contemporary Iranian artists decorated the walls of the event.
Finally! Something from
Fyunka! I missed meeting the designer in the PLT's event, so it was nice seeing her bags on display at Alwan. I loved this humorous make-up bag. In case you didn't know
Fyunka is a Jeddah based line of fashion inspired designs with the influence of popular culture and Arabic type. I have featured her work previously
here and
here.
Hawazen Al Buaijan, the brainchild behind
Goji Boutique looked fabulous dressed in silk polka dots pants with ribbon rope, a cut top, and beautiful statement accessories.
I also had the pleasure of meeting Saudi designer
Daneh who was dressed in one of her creations, a maxi jersey dress with ruffle details at the back. Perfect for those with fat-free physique... just like the designer herself.
Saudi brand
Auras Everyday Jewelry had a mouthwatering display mixing jewelry with sweet macaroons, candies, and beautiful cutlery. Everything looked so scrumptious, even the rings! Very Alice in Wonderland tea party display...
And next was
Qumar 14's display of Ramadan colorful caftans, jewelry, and clutches, all designed by the owner of
Qumar 14 Sara Al Ateeqi. Here, Sara is modeling her own designs, the bracelet, the cute caftan, and the necklace (shown below). She had a selection of beaded bib necklaces which you can choose with a fabric of the color of your choice and have it sewn into a caftan. Smart idea!