I want to make a note on my concept for this project. I don't necessarily agree with my concept anymore; the younger woman in me has made peace with her community.

Growing up in the UAE, I often felt alienated from my community. My style, my actions, and my lifestyle existed outside the traditional norm, which frequently met with hostility and judgment from my peers. This mini-collection is a direct response to the harassment and bullying I faced as a teenager for simply expressing my identity through fashion. It is a rebellion against that aggression—a statement that our beautiful cultures and religions do not condone the shaming of young women. This project is my voice as a 'rebelling Arab girl,' reclaiming my narrative and turning past pain into a powerful, wearable manifesto.

A little something extra, just for you ;)

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