Mia Jafari’s “Midnight Mojito” Bra Design Revealed in Bras For a Cause Middle East Competition

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Hafsa

This competition, pioneered by One Wig Stand and Fustany.com, aims to fill the region’s existing fashion hole, as many women in the Middle East who have been affected by breast cancer are unable to find comfortable, affordable and fashionable bras to wear that will accommodate prostheses.

The submission deadline for the cause is now closed, and voting officially begins today! London-based designer Mia Jafari took part in the competition, and her stunning designs are featured in the “Designer Piece Category.” Her design(s) will be auctioned off at exclusive fashion shows in Dubai and Beirut, and if she wins, one of them could be sold in stores across the Middle East in October 2011! Take a look at this gorgeous Mia Jafari bra design:

CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR THIS DESIGN! (NUMBER 3) (You must “like” it through Facebook to vote)

The bra incorporates a digital print featuring gold gem-encrusted owls with what appear to be green skull-embellished chandeliers on silk satin, with lace detailing on the straps and hem, and a gem sewed on the center of the piece. Inspiration for the design was taken from her popular “Midnight Mojito” scarf and dress. Here are some images of the scarf:

Mia Jafari is a Central St Martins and Goldsmiths graduate, who debuted her “‘Ladybirds ♥ Strawberry Cosmos” collection in 2010. Her bold and vibrant digital prints feature Louboutins, lipsticks, skulls, spiders, gems and more, combining some of the trendiest icons in fashion together in one piece. Her ground-breaking collection is a stylish mix of East and West, and her artistic prints cater to women who indulge in unique and creative high-fashion.

Click here to view a post about Mia Jafari’s “Berrypolitan” scarf, which was previously featured as a “Currently I’m Craving” accessory.

Click here to see more of Mia Jafari’s work online.

Click here to read about the Bras For a Cause Middle East project.

Click here to view more designs submitted by participants from the Middle East and beyond!

Jumpsuit of the Day: Issa F/W 2011 at London Fashion Week

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Hafsa

Designer Daniella Issa Helayel presented the Issa Fall/Winter 2011 collection at London Fashion Week in February. Lots of eyes were fixed on the runway, as the brand gained worldwide recognition after Kate Middleton donned an Issa design when announcing her engagement to Prince William!

The collection featured a mixture of prints and colours. The designer used some unique draping techniques on two elegant jumpsuits (featured earlier this month) that were part of the F/W collection, in addition to this navy swirl-printed piece, paired with a layered gold necklace and dark red pointed heels. The over-sized black furry hat gives a Russian street-chic vibe to the overall runway look.

View more of the Issa F/W 2011 RTW collection here.

PLUS- the London fashion house has confirmed its participation the Bras for a Cause Middle East competition, which promotes breast cancer awareness in this region. It will be interesting to see how the unky prints, bold colours and sophisticated yet funky cuts of Issa will appear on a bra or t-shirt! Visit Fustany.com to stay up to date with details about the competition and how and when to vote for your favourite designs.

Photo courtesy of Style.com

The Clock Ticks for Designers Participating in “Bras For A Cause” Middle East

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Hafsa

June 26th is the final deadline for participants submitting designs for the “Bras for a Cause” Middle East Design Competition. Organizers of the competition, One Wig Stand and Fustany.com, have reported that they’ve received some great designs. For the rest of us, we have a little more than a week to get inspired, and get sketching.

If you find yourself lacking inspiration or enthusiasm for the project, but really want to get involved and submit some sketches, try out Maya Zankoul‘s fun application on Fustany, to get your creative wheels turning. It walks you through shapes, colours, patterns and embellishments for your bra design. Take a look the design I came up with (It combines some of the same elements as my official entry for the competition, which I will be submitting later this week!):

Read about some of the big designers who are taking part in “Bras for a Cause” Middle East, and click here to learn about the members of the jury team, who will be evaluating the submitted designs.

You can also follow Bras for a Cause on Twitter, and like the official Facebook page for more information about the design competition.

Currently Craving: “Berrypolitan” scarf by Mia Jafari

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Hafsa

Mia Jafari is a Central Saint Martins and Goldsmiths graduate who launched her own line of unique scarves last year. Her creative collection combines prints of Christian Louboutin heels, gem-entrusted birds and beetles, skulls, shades, cosmetics and Hamsa hands on square pieces of silk. Here are a few photos of her “Berrypolitan” scarf:

Mia Jafari is one of the designers taking part in the Bras for a Cause Middle East competition this summer. It will be interesting to see how her design aesthetic will translate on a bra or t-shirt!

Mia Jafari scarves are available for purchase at Debut in New York, Crème in Bahrain, S*uce in Dubai, and online at Dia-Boutique.

Visit Mia Javari’s website for more information about her and her designs.

International designers confirm participation in “Bras for a Cause Middle East” competition

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Hafsa

The Bras for a Cause competition, pioneered by One Wig Stand and Fustany.com, launched earlier this month. The project aims to fill the region’s existing fashion hole, as many women in the Middle East who have been affected by breast cancer are unable to find comfortable, affordable and fashionable bras to wear that will accommodate prostheses.

Organizers invite artists, students, graphic designers, illustrators, bloggers, breast cancer survivors and influential Middle Eastern figures to participate in the design competition. One of the entry categories is “The ‘Designer Piece’ Bra Design Category,” in which established fashion designers in the region may submit sketches. (Read about the other categories here)

Take a look at some of the names of the well-known designers who have agreed to take part in the Bras for a Cause campaign. Click on the images to browse through their websites and designs: Continue reading →

Bras for a Cause Design Competition Launches in the Middle East

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Hafsa

A preview of this new design competition was posted a few days ago, and after days of planning, the Bras for a Cause team has finally launched the website, providing details for the eager designers wishing to take part (that includes me)! Artists, students, graphic designers, illustrators, bloggers, breast cancer survivors and influential Middle Eastern figures are invited to participate in this campaign to support breast cancer survivors and organizations in the region.

Full details about the competition can be found on the website, but here’s a summary: Continue reading →

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