AL Laylat Couture, USA

THE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ABAYA DESIGNERS AND COMPANIES

2012-01-27T20:46:00.002-05:00

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION 2012 CAMPAIGN

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL WHEN SHOPPING

The Abaya Network, INTL is a network consisting of Professionals, Abaya Designers & Companies.

Please support our Campaign for Professional Designation 2012 by representing Designers & Companies within our industry. Great things are to come stay tuned!

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HRH Princess Catherine & HRH Prince William April 29, 2011

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AL LAYLAT VINTAGE COUTURE

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AL LAYLAT VINTAGE COUTURE

2011-04-24T22:10:00.000-04:00

Akhawat - Abaya Couture: Dar El Imen Partner Akhawat in Europe

2011-04-04T13:07:00.000-04:00

Dar El Imen-Abaya Khaliji est maintenant distributeur de la marque Akhawat sur le marche francophone ( France, Belgique, Maghreb)

Achetez directement en France et rejoignez notre page facebook pour être au courant de nos évenements en France, de nos promotions, et pour découvrir nos nouveaux models. Vous pouvez également nous contacter directement sur :
dar.el.imen@gmail.com
ou par telephone au 06-13-83-75-63"

http://www.facebook.com/Akhawat.AbayaCouture

AL Laylat Couture, USA 2011 Wedding Collection

2011-01-06T22:35:00.000-05:00

To Order:
allaylatcouture@gmail.com
or find us on Facebook

2011 Hijaz Bridal Collection

2011-01-06T22:09:00.000-05:00

Place order now for this 2011 Wedding Season

Akhawat Haute Couture Abaya

2011-01-01T01:11:00.000-05:00

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Akhawat-Ab...

http://www.akhawat.co.uk

Akhawat Abaya Couture is holding a competition for the chance to name our abayat….the winners will each receive a £50 Voucher to spend with Akhawat,

25 abayat = 25 chances to win!!!

In addition we will offer a £200 voucher available to the winner of the most creative name from the 25 selected...

Email all entries to: comp_entry@akhawat.co.uk .

List your chosen names and provide your Name and Contact Details.

Closing Date for Entries will be 15th January 2011…

NADOONA STRONG New Athletic Gear

2010-12-20T15:42:00.000-05:00

Nadoona is a unique, modern, and forward thinking approach to a happier, healthier you. Designed with the modern and modest woman in mind, Nadoona.com is here to serve you. We are a Non-Profit Organization designed to empower woman and their families to take control of their lives through a holistic and simple approach and it's as easy as 1-2-3!

You don't have to be an athlete to make strides. Nadoona Sabiqoona (The Nadoona Racers) is designed to get you off that couch, desk chair, or kitchen floor and get out moving outside along with your fabulous female sisters. All you need is your body and a 'can do' attitude!

Nadoona 2010 Running Gear Prototype

Nadoona isn't just about losing weight, it's a health revolution and losing the ridiculous attitude of feeling like one is a slave to food. We weren't put on this earth to be slaves to food; we were put on this earth to be slaves to God. Let's get that power back! We need to stop being scared of eating fruits and veggies! Okay fine, Adam and Eve did land on earth for eating an apple from a tree but luckily for us, the law of gravity does its work and keeps us grounded on earth.

Where did Naoona come from?

Nadoona = "Call on us" in colloquial Arabic and pronounced backwards is 'A New Dawn.' The aim: to make women across the world healthy! It's time we arrange our lives around our bodies, and not arrange our bodies around our lives. We can be healthy, stay fit, and still fulfill our moral and religious obligations, and make it enjoyable all in one. Lets make the world strong, Nadoona strong, because a healthy community is a strong community!

For more information on Nadoona

or to see what it takes to start a

Nadoona Sabiqoona in your city,

e-mail info@nadoona.com.

We are going Global!

Aruna Seth Haute Couture Bridal Shoes

2010-12-17T15:12:00.000-05:00

ARUNA SETH LUX BRIDAL SHOES

Visit our Online Boutique at arunaseth.com

Aruna Seth regularly hosts events & pop-up stores for clients. We will be organising our annual Christmas event very soon… Our events are special treats, as well as shoes we often involve special surprises like beauty treatments and pampering.

To be added to our mailing list for our special events Please contact us further information and invitations, email us: info@arunaseth.com or Telephone: +44(0) 208 773 7859

Exclusive Pop Up Boutique 18th December, The Langham Hotel, London. From 10.00am to 6.00pm. With special styles and offers available on the day.

video-arabic-Oriental chic: French fashion designers rethink...

2010-09-24T15:52:00.000-04:00

HANAYEN - DUBAI FASHION WEEK - Part I Apr,3 2010

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Kamelya Sultan Noire Abaya Fashion Show

2010-09-24T14:44:00.000-04:00

President Obama Announces Proposals to Accelerate Job Growth and Lay the Foundation for Robust Economic Growth | The White House

2010-08-16T11:56:00.000-04:00

President Obama Announces Proposals to Accelerate Job Growth and Lay the Foundation for Robust Economic Growth | The White House

AL Laylat Couture & The Hijab exchange are campaigning to open US markets for Abaya companies both abroad and within the US.

2010-08-16T11:49:00.000-04:00

We are interested in designers or companies with a strong brand identity that would like to actively market/franchise/ retail/ wholesale/and or manufacture their product in the United States.

Woman in the US are asking for the same shopping experience in the states as they would have in the Gulf. However, there are no stores in the local malls to shop in for abaya.
Too often product quality is very poor while selection extremely minimal.

Why You Should Invest In this Opportunity
We know that online sales are still profitable but however exports are down by more than 20%. Unemployment remains at a steady 15% in some states. Many companies are taking their manufacturing jobs overseas creating an even higher unemployment rate in the States.
By opening the US market you are opening our economy thru trade and production and essentially building a strong market here for your product. Which in turn creates profit and jobs at the same time. There are many tax deductions available and incentives for bringing your company to the US. This is also an opportunity for investors to invest in an untapped market with virtually no competition wich creates excellent returns regardless of what the stock market is doing. For more information on the Economic & Investment Recovery Act go to Whitehouse.gov.

Silk Abayat by SunnahStyle

2010-08-03T13:12:00.000-04:00

We would like to thank Sunnah Style for becoming one of our Affiliates.
Ramadan is just around the corner! Place your order now.

New Designers and Causes

2010-06-29T16:02:00.000-04:00

You may have noticed new Designers and Causes I recently posted. Since I care deeply about our community I decided to post new links to great causes that touch lives on a daily basis.

Is there a particular Charity or Cause that you would like to read about on my blog?
Leave a comment or email.

Choose to be Diverse. Dare to be Different.

Thank you to all of our local and international community for your support.

AL Laylat Couture, USA

2010-06-22T01:34:00.000-04:00

Ramadan

This Month : TONY BOWLS Haute Couture

2010-06-12T23:18:00.000-04:00

Evening fashions have to be fabulous. Don’t just be better… be the BEST.

About Tony Bowls

In addition to his successful, groundbreaking pageant line, Tony Bowls for Mon Cheri, Tony is also the designer of Paris by Tony Bowls, Le Gala by Tony Bowls and the special occasion collection, Tony Bowls Evenings.

With twenty years of retail experience, Tony applies firsthand knowledge of what the fashion-forward customer is looking for to the designs of these extraordinary brands. For the greater part of the last twelve years, Tony owned and managed his own retail outlet. He actively promoted and sold prom, pageant and formalwear collections. During his time in retail, Tony also designed for Miss America and Miss USA contestants.

The Tony Bowls Collection was featured in the opening numbers of the 2006 Miss Texas Pageant and America’s Outstanding Teen 2006 Competition, and on former Miss America Deidre Downs as well as eleven contestants of the 2006 Miss America Pageant. Tony has also dressed numerous contestants for 2006 state pageants, including several winners who moved on to compete in the 2007 Miss America Pageant. Tony designs were also featured on the first season of MTV’s hot reality show, “Tiara’s Girls”. In addition, Tony’s designs were graced by Barker’s Beauties during CBS’s “The Price is Right Million Dollar Spectacular,” Bob Barker’s final appearance in prime time. ABC Family’s new reality show, “America’s Prom Queen” also showcased Tony’s designs. Most recently, Tony dressed 2009 Miss America Katie Stam as well as ten other contestants for the pageant.

Tony has now implemented his fresh innovative ideas and couture designs in not only the world of pageantry but also in prom and social occasion. The new Le Gala, Paris, and Tony Bowls Evenings collections have drawn top reviews by retailers worldwide!
Prom Dresses | Cocktail Dresses | Pageant Dresses | Item View

Jorge Diep Couture Fashion Week Dominican Republic

2010-06-08T19:50:00.000-04:00

http://www.Jorge-diep.com
Contact: rdfw@hotmail.com to place an order

Abaya and Caftan by Marisu Miranda Tampa, FL

2010-06-08T19:29:00.000-04:00

2010 FASHION WEEK

Custom Abaya and Caftan
If you are looking for a unique wedding gown or custom abaya look no further! Everything the way you want it right down to the last detail. I placed a link to her website and have posted her contact information on my blog to place an order. She is one of My favorite local designers hands down! Every piece is unique. A walk through her studio was like walking into a fabric candy store. The bead work is exquisite she designs her own patterns. Bottom line whether you are looking for a wedding gown for your big day or Haute Abaya you will get exactly what you dreamed of for less than you think. Her work would make royals blush. She truly is an artist.

HTTP://MMIRANDAM.COM

This Months Featured Designer: Mirisu Miranda of Tampa Florida, USA

2010-04-10T00:00:00.000-04:00

ABOUT THE DESIGNER

Marisu Miranda

Marisu Miranda graduated with a BFA in Fashion Stylizing and Design from Barcelona, Spain. Coming from a highly creative family in the apparel industry, she opened her own business in Barcelona before moving to New York where she was head designer for companies such as Bugle Boy, Gitano, Network Ind., and others.

Marisu has taught Fashion Design at the International Academy of Design & Technology, Tampa, Florida, and conducts Fashion and Styling workshops out of her studio, Marisu Miranda Moda, in Tampa. She participates in the Orlando Fashion and Beauty Show and the Orlando Expo, and her designs have been featured in international fashion newspapers and magazines.

In addition to writing fashion columns for local newspapers in Spain, Marisu has been quoted by the Tampa Tribune, the St. Petersburg Times, Univision, Telemundo, and radio stations throughout Europe. Recently, she critiqued the fashions appearing at the Oscar ceremonies for several media outlets.

Marisu owned and directed a Trend Forecasting Service that followed the latest trends from Spain.

Marisu Miranda's fashion designs have been nominated and won several international competitions.

Marisu continues to consult for fashion companies and endeavors to help people enjoy dressing for success.

Marisu also features her own Haute line of Abaya and Kaftan. All are of original design made from only the finest fabrics from around the world.

TO PLACE AN ORDER:

Marisu Miranda Moda

Design Studio / Queen's Fabrics

Carriage Trade Plaza

1724 S. Dale Mabry Hwy

Tampa, Florida 33629

Ph: 813.258.2805

Fax: 813.258.2804

EMAIL: marisu @ mmirandam.com

Products and Services
In addition to providing made-to-measure, one-of-a-kind fashion designs, Marisu Miranda Moda / Queen's Fabrics also provides the following products and services:

Custom made belts, shoes, purses, veils, trims, notions, headpieces, necklaces, and other fashion accessories.
Hand-made, one-of-a-kind quality fabrics from around the world, selected and designed by Marisu herself.
Personalized fashion design and stylizing consultation including measurements, color selection, and plus-size and petite recommendations.
Complete wardrobe packages for extended social/business events.

Stitched

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AL Laylat Couture Textiles

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Dress for Success

2009-08-06T19:22:00.000-04:00

Dress for Success is committed to expanding our network of affiliates so that we can reach more women around the world to offer them professional attire and career development services that will enable them to thrive in the mainstream workplace. We may be best known for giving out suits, but Dress for Success affiliates do much more than simply hand out clothing. They change women's lives.
If you share our passion for improving the lives of women, we encourage you to keep reading to learn what it takes to bring Dress for Success to your community.

An exciting and rewarding experience...
Through Dress for Success you can provide assistance to women in need and have a significant and long-lasting impact on their lives, their families and your community. By launching a Dress for Success affiliate you will become a valued member of an innovative, internationally renowned not-for-profit organization. You not only will have access to a wide variety of resources, expertise and support but also will enjoy the camaraderie of people around the world who share your dedication and enthusiasm.

To read more about Dress for Success please click on the link on my blog under Designers and Causes.

Haute Couture AL Laylat Gown Rental Coming Soon!

2009-07-23T22:21:00.000-04:00

Perhaps as soon as Fall 2009 we will introduce the Bella Novia Wedding Gown Collection ( GIVENCHY, LAZARO, AL LAYLAT, ect.) available for rental. The Spring 2010Design for the Cause Show will feature over 200 or more gowns available for selection in addition we will introduce an exquisite selection of bridal jewelry to compliment your gown.

I also understand the value of your most important day and for the brides whom wish to wear the dress of their dreams but still maintain modesty it is now a possibility. Exclusively by AL Laylat we are offering a unique option to your gown that is unlike any before with covering and modesty in mind.

Have your day be the most beautiful of them all! Dare to be different!

Please contact us at allaylatcouture@gmail.com for pricing details. *Rental offer exclusive to the USA only but all inquires welcome.

Thank you.

AL Laylat Couture, USA

Featured Designer: Roselle Fashion

2009-05-18T02:40:00.000-04:00

ROSELLE FASHION HAUTE COUTURE ABAYA

We pride ourselves to execute 32 different designs of Abaya per season along with Real GOLD or SILVER Logos on each Sheila & Abaya. In addition, we also use Platinum
Logo with Diamonds to serve VIP and Royal Families from all around the world
with their customized designs.

ROSELLE FASHION is planning to be the leader and the most well known boutique in designing Abaya and Sheila within UAE and all other Gulf countries. Our mission is to serve the Royal and VIP families within UAE and all other Gulf countries with the most Luxurious and Fashionable Abaya & Sheila. Furthermore, one of the Roselle Fashion’s aims is to implement and present the most desirable combinations of Arabic and French design in Abaya & Sheila.

P.O Box 2082
Address: Jumeirah No. (2) ,
Al Athar Road, opposite Al Safa Park,
Villa No. 51
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

TEL : +971 4 3441055
FAX: +971 4 3449565

ATLANTA INTL FASHION WEEK 2009

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Break into the American Market in one of the hottest places in the US- ATLANTA aka HOTLANTA the original birth place of urban fashion in the deep south ! God willing, this July I plan to take AL Laylat to Fashion Week. Breaking into the US market with abaya has been risky but more and more I see that modest fashion design is taking the fashion world by storm. Atlanta Fashion Week is an opportunity for abaya and modest clothing designers or diverse cultures to come together and show their designs and talents. I would really like to see other modest clothing designers enter and please leave a comment if you would like to participate in this event .

Bella Novia by AL Laylat Couture

2009-05-05T17:27:00.000-04:00

2010 Wedding Collection
by AL Laylat Couture

2009 AL Laylat Couture Charity Gala-update

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Photos of March 2009 Charity Gala and Fashion Show. Designers showing off their latest collections for the Cause: Heart of Romania Children's Benefit

Photos of Henady Nabout Modeling AL Laylat Couture.

Designer Consignor, Suntree/Viera, FL to Retail AL Laylat Couture

2009-04-27T20:23:00.000-04:00

Glenda Blazin, Owner of Designer Consignor a new Consignment Boutique in Melbourne, located on the Space coast side of Florida.

Featuring top Designer Clothing and Accessories:

Abayas by AL Laylat Couture complete collection available soon at this location
Handbags: Gucci, Prada, Fendi, Coach, ect.
Evening gowns and bridal wear

Store located at : 7640 N Wickham Rd Suite 107; Melbourne, FL USA

Abaya for a Cause

2009-04-22T18:49:00.000-04:00

Recently, I posted a link to my blog Modest Clothing Giveaway which is a yahoo group for anyone interested in modest clothing to exchange, sell, or give away.

So, I thought it a good idea to start 'Abaya for a Cause' since my shows are often geared toward charitable causes. Over the next few months I will be taking in new, used, or in need of repair abayas. For those of you who sew, or design its a great opportunity for you as well to help a good cause. Idealy, I hope to help many ladies whom due to the economy are stuggling at the moment and could use a little help. A low cost, high quality line will also be available for purchase by the beginning of May.

I appreciate comments, feedback, and suggestions for this project. If we all contribute we can make it happen.

Thanks to all my readers and friends.

AL Laylat Couture

Farasha Style Abaya-Silk /Salona

2009-04-20T23:31:00.001-04:00

Abaya detail available in many different colors, styles, and fabrics. (Shown Here) Salona or silk fabric with high detailing..Customize your own.

AL Laylat Abayat 2009

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Botello Fine Jewelry

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Pamela Botello & Fashion Producer GiGi at the 2009 Charity Gala.

Pamela Botello is runways hottest jewelry designer.

Pavone Abaya

2009-04-19T16:56:00.000-04:00

Pavone Abaya by Leila Abdul Adeeb

I loved the use of pattern, line, and color. The fabric choices catch the eye and are truly creative.

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Key fashion trends Spring 2009

Grown up glamorous fashion focuses on dresses, ornate jackets and knee length easy coats, sleeve/shoulder and hemline interest. Fashion looks are becoming LESS careless, more ordered, more statement making with futuristic glamour at the helm.

Black and white has always been a winning colour scheme, and this year it combines animal prints with Mondrian style colour blocking. In particular look for monochrome effects based on zebra or giraffe prints with stripes and spots. The recent Spring 2009 Chanel Couture, show by Karl Lagerfeld, was an endless stream of white, and then black and white ensembles The high street has paid homage to the monochrome scheme as a foil for those who will never adopt neon bright colours. The monochrome look also translates well into the nautical / yachting / maritime themes which designers celebrate every year. This black and white fashion look is classic, and easy to develop on a budget, or by adapting existing wardrobe items.

Modesty in Fashion - Changes for 2009

Peek-a-Boo Sheers - More Modesty and Less Skin CoverageHot trend - Swarovski embellished Jason Wu Spring 2009 catwalk dress

In Spring 2009 you will see a trend developing for greater skin coverage. The bare-all too exposed fashions of previous seasons are now considered passé.

"What we are now seeing are peek-a-boo sheers, sleeves and more modest, less revealing cuts. Many women protested at the bare-all fashion and went for self-styling where they covered up those bare arms with shrugs. Designers have finally taken notice of consumer mood and are reworking sleeves with new vigour, adding sheer fabrics to décolletage and bringing hemlines down."

Ladylike cover up is in fashion. It is a signal of the more self assured woman.
Kaftan silhouette tunics with easy batwing flowing sleeves, or dropped shoulder 1980s style tops and kimono sleeves are relaxed and easy to wear। All are ideal fashions for summer wear, perfect with jeans, shorts or other trousers.

Atlanta Intl Fashion Week

2009-04-19T03:34:00.000-04:00

Now in its third year, AIFW will bring together some of the industry's brightest stars, designers, and industry experts for a five day event packed with runway shows, trade shows, lavish dinners and glamorous events. Beginning in August of 2007, AIFW made history as the Atlanta Fashion Network presented the first annual Atlanta International Fashion Week with its benefits and big name designers that attracted Atlanta's finest and an international presence. In 2009, once again, from July 22nd to 26th, fashion will take center stage for the of the most highly anticipated fashion event of the year featuring international fashion moguls, celebrities, models, agents, press and buyers at downtown Atlanta's, Atlantic Station.

In producing AIFW, the Atlanta Fashion Network plans to shape fashion and style by displaying what Atlanta has to offer in fashion to the world. Atlanta is known to be a chief influence and birthplace of numerous mainstream musicians and genres, however it is the goal of AIFW Director, Paula Whittle, to have Atlanta recognized as an emerging fashion capital. She says: "Atlanta is known as a music Mecca, but is now becoming a site for fashion stimulus, and can now play a major role in the fashion arena and gain international recognition. I want to bridge the two to create a powerful, innovative convergence." With that, the Atlanta International Fashion Week will welcome international designers and models from various countries such as London, Africa, Argentina, Brazil, Korea, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.

Atlanta International Fashion Week will offer innovative and informative workshops and fashion based curricula within Pretty Academy School of Fashion. Classes will be instructed by industry experts and AIFW Fashion Council such as and many more.In addition, AIFW will feature an exquisite and innovative trunk show, "Fashion Store" and premiere fashion runway shows.

AL Laylat Couture, Design for the Cause 2009

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Recently in March 06, 2009 we hosted a Charity Gala and runway show to benefit the CHARITY CHILDREN OF ROMANIA in which I used Abayas and Formalwear from my collection. We are planning other events such as these in October 2009 and the near future. Designers who wish to participate by donating their time or talents towards"Designing for the Cause" would be greatly appreciated. An auction will also be held to benefit charity. This is an excellent opportunity for woman to network their businesses and promote talents.

We have invited some of the best Abaya Designers to attend but slots still remain open for those whom are interested in participating. I will post more information as soon as it becomes available.

If you would like more information please do not hesitate to contact me at allaylatcouture@gmail.com.
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