- Title: Iraqi-British fashion designer unveils line blending both cultures
- Date: 23rd March 2025
- Summary: (SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) IRAQI-BRITISH FASHION DESIGNER, SUHAILA AL TAMIMI, SAYING: "Regarding the colors I've chosen, they reflect life in the ocean’s depth, a mix between the sea in Swansea (city in Wales), the Arabian Gulf and Shatt al-Arab in Basra. I focused on shades of purple and its derivatives, I chose different palettes and color gradients, to give a feminine touch t
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- Keywords: Britain Culture Design Fashion Iraq
- Location: BASRA, IRAQ
- City: BASRA, IRAQ
- Country: Iraq
- Topics: Arts/Culture/Entertainment,Fashion,Middle East
- Reuters ID: LVA007098423032025RP1
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- Story Text: In a fusion of cultures, Iraqi-British fashion designer Suhaila al Tamimi, unveiled a line inspired by both cultures in Basra on Saturday (March 15).
Likening Victorian era capes to the Basra abaya, Al Tamimi said she incorporated neck wraps and high necks from the British style to Basra's open abayas.
Inspired by marine life, Al Tamimi also said she used pearls and oysters in her designs and chose a color scheme reflecting water bodies from both countries.
"Regarding the colors I've chosen, they reflect life in the ocean’s depth, a mix between the sea in Swansea (city in Wales), the Arabian Gulf and Shatt al-Arab in Basra.”
Al Tamimi hopes this event will be the start of new cultural and artistic collaborations between the two countries, emphasizing the role of fashion as a bridge connecting hearts and minds and contributing to a deeper understanding between diverse cultures.
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