Atelier Zuhra’s latest collection “The Immaculate Flight of the Phoenix” showcased at London Fashion Week over the weekend. Image by Daniel John Cotton @cottonphotographer
Rayan Al Sulaimani is the female entrepreneur behind the growing couture fashion house Atelier Zuhra. Since its launch in 2015, Atelier Zuhra has had a growing presence on Hollywood?s red carpet. Following the launch of her latest collection at London Fashion Week, Emma Marnell speaks to the designer about fairytale dresses, timeless couture and her cultural heritage
Rayan Al Sulaimani
1. The brand is named after your grandmother – has she always been a style inspiration for you"
My grandmother Zuhra is a strong Omani woman with a great passion for living life to the fullest. Yes indeed, she has always been a style inspiration, but eventually through the years I have also developed my own unique sense of style. Follow LUX on Instagram: luxthemagazine
2. What led you to focus on evening wear and specifically, show-stopping dresses"
From a young age, it has always been my dream to dress celebrities for big red-carpet events in a fairytale like Cinderella gown or to dress a bride at her wedding and help her dreams come true. Hence, from the very beginning we have always focused on creating show-stopping dresses.
Atelier Zuhra’s LFW 2020 collection. Image by Garry Carbon @becauseimgarry
3. Can you talk us through the inspiration behind your LFW collection"
The col...