Review: ‘ASL Line,’ abayas from the comfort of your own home

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Updated 02 January 2026
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Review: ‘ASL Line,’ abayas from the comfort of your own home

There’s no question about the abundance of abaya boutique and shopping options in Saudi Arabia — but sometimes an influx of choices can leave one feeling overwhelmed.

As the winter edges closer in the desertscape, we’re looking for comfortable, yet fashionable, winter abaya for the season. 

ASL Line is one place that has caught our eye, not only for their distinctive pieces, but their quality as well. From the diversity of their colors to the uniqueness of their patterns, it’s a great place to shop from the comfort of your home for abaya that will last in your closet for quite a while. 

Their winter collection features a 34-piece drop. From velvet and chiffon abayas to floral trims and ASL exclusive prints, the assortment has something for any occasion.

For a night out, they have several pieces that are designed with black stretch taffeta and patterned velvet, adorned with tassels, embroidery and embellishments in a flare cut. 

One truly dazzling piece is a maroon abaya constructed with Korean velvet fabric with stretch taffeta in a flared silhouette that would be perfect with black heels and bag for an elegant look. They also have a number of velvet looks for winter that are great options for casual and office wear. 

Within the past year, the shop launched their ASL Couture line, inspired by 1800s Parisian fashion with a Saudi twist. From high-end pieces to ready-to-wear ensembles, their breathtaking designs adorn classy floral designs and palm accents that will turn heads at weddings and special occasions. 

The one downside of the shop is that it takes a while for your order to be delivered, even for the ready-to-wear pieces.

Our last order took a little under three weeks to arrive, but they do have an exclusive set of black abayas that are delivered within 24 hours only in Riyadh.


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.