Saudi women are stepping outside of their comfort zones when it comes to designing abaya or modest outerwear, and Bothaina Al-Mummar’s recent line of clothing is a standout example that combines leather and jeans.
The Saudi brand has brought a fresh perspective to the industry. Their most recent collection demonstrates how several fabrics can be combined in an asymmetrical way to make a statement.
Among the pieces in the new collection is a chic yet classy abaya that combines blue denim fabric with a sandy-beige color to create an abaya that seems inspired by the chilly nights of Riyadh and its breathtaking desert. The warm and comfy abaya is perfect for Riyadh’s winter.
Several celebrities, including celebrity stylist Rebecca Corbin-Murray at the Hia Hub lifestyle conference, wore Al-Mummar’s designs. Princess Haifa bint Mohammed, the deputy minister of tourism, also wore one of her creations.
Al-Mummar’s designs are renowned for being original and non-repetitive, and she doesn’t hesitate to combine different patterns and colors to create a one-of-a-kind design and cut.
In addition, the winter collection showcases the use of vibrant hues mixed with muted tones to give the pieces a distinctive touch. The collection features thick fabrics for the winter ensemble.
The brand is among the few Saudi manufacturers who have thought to include trench coats in their range with carefully chosen fabrics, including options for the rainy season.
Al-Mummar also incorporates tulle and floral fabrics, which give the abayas she showcases in her designs a touch of delicacy and elegance.
Al-Mummar, who founded the brand 10 years ago, started off as a fine artist and later took fashion classes.
Her designs reveal a lot about her personality as a self-reliant businesswoman in a big metropolis with an edgy aesthetic.
For updates and more information, check their Instagram @bothainafashion.
