Marmar Halim in the spotlight

UNDERSTATED CHARM

The designer label of Marmar Halim, undeniably yields and creates elite fashion blends that are flanked by eastern and western influences, carrying a lavish flair. Behind the label, a young woman with a style of her own.

Marmar Halim is one of the most estab lished and prevailing fashion designers within the GCC. She executes her fine and exotic touch by integrating colours, grace and fusion trends to create her own flair. Her touch in remarkably sophisticated, mesmerizing, contemporary, unique and breath-taking to say the least. Egyptian Marmar, studied locally in her home country, before moving on to Milano, to study at Istituto di Moda Burgo and settling down and successfully launching her label in Dubai. Why Dubai? Why not. It is one of the most prominent rising fashion destinations- a pure hub of creativity and inspiration. Since settling into the culturally rich Dubai, Marmar has gone from strength to strength with numerous Arab stars wearing her designs. Not to mention she has gone from a self-made label to being stocked in the most prominently named luxury retail stores, such as; Galeries

Lafayette. To being one of the youngest Arab designers to fly solo, and hitting the runways of

London, LA and Paris- she has achieved so much, yet remains true to her roots and ethos. When asking Marmar, what is her design aesthetic, she goes on to tell me that it’s ‘confidently simple with old-school charm’.

Her love for basic colours and elegant prints mixed with complementing cuts are the perfect choice for any woman who wishes to stand out in the crowd.

When did you first realize you wanted to pursue a career as a designer?

I have always loved being creative, but never knew where to let out my creativity. After crossing a certain age, I thought to myself it’s now or never to truly cross paths with a career that I truly am passion about. I don’t know when I realized I wanted to pursue a career as a designer, but what I know for sure, is that I have always loved apparel since I was a young child, so I guess it must’ve been in me for so long, and it lead me to this successful path where there are a lot of things ahead of me- and I can’t wait to discover them.

Who is your favourite designer?

I would say Maria Grazia Chiuri, the Creative Director of Dior, simply for her understated elegance.

How do you want women to feel when wearing your clothes?

Simple, elegant, and powerful.

What is your favourite piece you’ve ever created- and what made it so special?

I wouldn’t say that I have a favourite piece, as every piece I have created has a story behind it and is somehow very special in its own way to me. One technique that I do use, is to make sure that any piece I design, is to make sure I, myself, would wear this piece.

What role do you think social media plays in fashion today?

The fashion industry plays a huge role in social media. Its were people find out new trends or look up their favourite brands or they can view the most up-tothe minute fashion collections,

BASIC COLOURS AND

ELEGANT PRINTS MIXED WITH

COMPLEMENTING CUTS ARE THE PERFECT CHOICE FOR ANY WOMAN WHO WISHES TO STAND OUT IN THE CROWD.

however, the role that is the most influential is for the marketing purpose of the fashion industry.

With many international fashion shows achieved already, what do you plan next?

I plan on achieving more international shows as they increase my brands recognition. I have already established huge success in the GCC and became well-recognized, what I want to focus on now, is to become recognized worldwide. However, it’s not for the fame, it’s because I truly believe that my pieces are worn by strong independent women and they also embrace the woman’s beauty, and every woman deserves to feel that special feeling.