Review: ‘Darlena’ – a Saudi brand traditional attire

Women cherish wearing these garments as a way to honor their heritage. (Supplied)
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Updated 23 March 2025
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Review: ‘Darlena’ – a Saudi brand traditional attire

  • Darlena offers everything from basic designs to embroidered cloche abayas and options for the winter, all of which are regularly updated to keep pace with current fashion trends

If you’re in search of high-quality traditional attire with stunning designs, look no further than Darlena, a Saudi brand.

Darlena specializes in crafting pieces using premium fabrics, making them stand out in the realm of abayas and colorful jalabiyas.

Arabian culture places significant value on modest yet vibrant clothing, especially during special occasions like Ramadan and Eid. Women cherish wearing these garments as a way to honor their heritage.




Women cherish wearing these garments as a way to honor their heritage. (Supplied)

Darlena captures this cultural essence beautifully with its diverse range of designs that cater to all tastes. Their collection ensures that there is something for everyone, regardless of individual style.

They offer dresses tailored specifically for both warm and cool skin tones, allowing every woman to feel elegant and feminine.

The intricate embroidery and vibrant sequins added to the dresses accentuate various body shapes, enhancing the overall beauty of the wearer.

Darlena offers everything from basic designs to embroidered cloche abayas and options for the winter, all of which are regularly updated to keep pace with current fashion trends.

While the prices may not fit every budget, the exceptional quality of the garments may justify the investment. Darlena also boasts a loyalty program, rewarding returning customers with exclusive benefits.

Additionally, their website includes a dedicated forum discussing the latest trends in abayas, fostering a community for fashion enthusiasts.

Recently, I purchased a jalabiya for my Eid breakfast, and I was thoroughly impressed. The fabric is cool, refreshing, and incredibly comfortable against the skin.

Best of all, I paid approximately SR 522 ($139) for it, a reasonable price for such quality. The dress arrived within three days, and I absolutely adored the vibrant colors and exquisite design.

Darlena truly encapsulates the spirit of traditional Arabian wear with a modern twist, making it a must-visit for anyone interested in modest fashion.

 


Arab designers shine bright at the Golden Globes

Updated 13 January 2026
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Arab designers shine bright at the Golden Globes

DUBAI/ LOS ANGELES: Arab designers dressed a handful of stars at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes on Sunday, with talent from Lebanon, Egypt and Saudi Arabia among the designers to be featured on the awards ceremony red carpet. 

Show host Nikki Glaser took to the red carpet at the event in a baby pink gown by Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad.

The outfit, one of many costume changes for Glaser on Sunday night, hailed from his Resort 2026 collection.

For her part, Kylie Jenner was spotted at the awards ceremony in a custom-made silver gown by Saudi couturier Mohammed Ashi, the founder of Paris-based label Ashi Studio.

Kylie Jenner was spotted at the awards ceremony in a custom-made silver gown by Saudi couturier Mohammed Ashi. (Getty Images) 

Irish TV personality Maura Higgins looked elegant in a figure-hugging black gown with a textured golden shawl-like accessory by Dubai-based Egyptian designer Marmar Halim.

 Timothee Chalamet and a sea of other stars also said goodbye to color at this year's Golden Globes, opting instead for black.

Ariana Grande left behind her “Wicked” character's signature pink color for a black Vivienne Westwood couture dress but brought back her ponytail. Other notable celebrities in black included Ayo Edebiri, Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus and Mia Goth.

Edebiri chose a black off-the-shoulder Chanel dress embellished with jewels on the shoulders from Matthieu Blazy’s Métiers d’Art 2026 show.

Celebrities held onto their gowns and watched their steps as they posed for photos on high stairs that served as the red carpet. Like the Met Gala, they lined up at the bottom and had to perilously climb their way up.

Maura Higgins looked elegant in a figure-hugging black gown with a textured golden shawl-like accessory by Dubai-based Egyptian designer Marmar Halim. (Getty Images) 

The 83rd Golden Globes gives a glimpse into how celebrities will showcase their original take on fashion as the awards season progresses. Since 1944, the show has honored the best in film and television.

The carpet, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, is a chance for nominees to make a statement, though some are beholden to fashion houses who pay them as ambassadors.

Several, including George Clooney, wore Giorgio Armani. The fashion world lost Armani in September, but his eponymous brand lives on.

“It was nice to see so many attendees, including Julia Roberts and Kate Hudson, wearing the brand and pay tribute,” said Véronique Hyland, fashion features director for Elle.

Stars also shone in metallics. “Sentimental Value” actor Renate Reinsve twirled on the carpet in a shimmery silver tasseled dress by Nicolas Ghesquiere for Louis Vuitton. Her co-star Elle Fanning's Gucci dress was embroidered with Norwegian flowers in honor of their Norwegian drama film.