Middle East Chic: 5 Arab fashion bloggers you need to follow now

Every major city around the globe is vying for the title of Fashion capital.

There are the usual candidates – Paris, New York, Milan – and then there are the new dark horses in the race like Dubai and Abu Dhabi. With major fashion houses courting one of the international fashion industry’s most vibrant markets and luxury good spending constantly growing, fashion in the Middle East has never been more exciting.

Fashion bloggers are usually a dime a dozen. They do, however, provide a personal outlook on the fashion industry and style bloggers in the MENA region are no exception. Offering a more on-the-ground approach and perspective to the Middle East’s fashion movement, these personal style bloggers move beyond the high-end brands and runway looks to give their readers a real, fresh look at fashion trends in the region.

From artsy street style snaps and outfit-of-the-day eye candy to tips for browsing the best boutiques and hidden gems in the area, here are 5 stylish Arab fashion bloggers you should be follow for a smart, unique take on style in the Middle East:

1. MyFashDiary

With a clean look and gorgeously refined style, it’s no surprise that MyFashDiary is one of the most popular fashion blogs in the Middle East.

The brains behind the style blog, Dubai-based Syrian blogger, stylist and consultant Tala Samman, has also been featured in publications such as The Guardian, Huffington Post, Grazia UK and Middle East, Marie Claire and Harper’s Bazaar Arabia.

This blog focuses on her bold yet classy style, beauty, travel and food and is peppered with exclusive interviews with top fashion designers and celebrity style icons.

2. Maritsa

Going by the name Maritsa, fashion blogger, model and co-founder of Apartment 11, Meriç Küçük from Istanbul, Turkey launched her self-titled fashion and lifestyle blog in 2010.

Infused with her unique, carefree style, this blog is a must-follow for simple beauty tips, gorgeous photography and her inspiring knack of wearing bold colors effortlessly that has garnered national and international attention in multiple high profile publications including Vogue, New York Times Fashion and GQ.

3. Lyla Loves Fashion

Born and raised in Dubai, Iranian-Emirati blogger and fashion consultant Zahra Lyla Pedram’s blog is filled with beautiful and inspiring street looks that are simple, seemingly effortless and the perfect balance of day-to-day comfort and chic.

Splitting her time between London and Dubai, Zahra’s personal style and beauty tips for readers have landed her in publications such as Grazia, Glamour, Harper’s Bazaar and Elle Arabia, as well as collaborations with brands such as Gucci, Gap and Coach.

4. The Hybrids

Ahmad and Ascia, the husband and wife fashion-blogging team behind the aptly named blog ‘The Hybrids’ (they’re both half-Kuwaiti) are as chic as they are they are adorable together.

Their personal style photo diary is filled with vibrant street looks, chic hijab style and fun, unpretentious outfits that can easily shatter any preconceived notions about conservative clothing, fashion sense and hijabistas.

5. The Abduls

Known for their bold, high-fashion street style, blogger sisters Sakhaa and Thana’s blog is a bold, Vogue-esque blend of trend alerts, travel stories, collaborations and fierce daily outfits that that can persuade even the most genteel to try on a statement piece or two…or three.

They also seamlessly weave in traditional Saudi-made or Saudi-inspired items into their looks, bringing together the best of the East and West in a bold, beautiful way that is sure to turn a few heads.

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