HANIA ALBRAIKAN
Timing: 16:30 Sunday, 13 April 2014
Panel Discussion: Modernisation Of Arab Fashion, HIA
Talk:

HaniaAlbraikan is both a creative, ambitious fashion designer and an astute businesswoman. After gaining a bachelor’s degree in Economics, Hania allowed her artistic ambitions to be realized and went on to study the creative disciplines of photography and fashion. In June 2011, Hania began consulting for her family’s abaya business in the design stages before launching her own line – HANIA – as part of her family’s company. HANIA now stands as a brand that encapsulates the confidence, ambition and creativity of its namesake.
 
HANIA produces collections of intricately detailed abayas and sheilas, sourcing the highest quality fabrics from around the world; delicate swathes of Japanese crepe, French silk and precious elements, such as Swarovski crystals. The attention to detail in each elaborate piece is truly remarkable, with intricate beading, lace embellishment, delicate feather edging and sequined paneling being just a few of the many techniques used.In keeping with the brand’s attention to detail, embellishment on HANIA abayas is finished by hand, including the delicate embroidered floral motifs on the abaya worn by Princess Ameera, wife of Prince Alwaleed bin Talal.