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UAE's first solo fashion & beauty photography exhibition by an Emirati opens in Dubai
Fatma Abdulla's photography work
UAE’s first solo fashion & beauty photography exhibition by an Emirati opens in Dubai
Career collection of Fatma Abdulla showcases artistry of nationals, reveals rising popularity of fashion & commercial photography
French Fashion University Esmod (FFUE) - Dubai will host the first solo fashion and beauty photography exhibition by an Emirati from April 14 to 23, 2009. The exposition of UAE national Fatma Abdulla’s career works in fashion and commercial photography will highlight the rising popularity of this art form and complement Esmod’s commitment to encouraging local talent especially among Emiratis. Fatma’s unique portfolio of 17 years of hard work in fashion and commercial photography will be on display at the FFUE Gallery in Dubai Academic City.
The activity follows the University’s introduction of new make-up programs into its curriculum. Esmod-Dubai has been expanding its line of fashion and beauty courses to accommodate the varied interests of its students as well as those of the public. Fashion photography has been a very popular and effective tool for promoting the latest fashions, which makes it a perfect theme for Esmod’s highly-anticipated exhibitions.
“Fashion photographs by themselves are already fashion statements, reflecting the creativity and passion of their creators. As an Emirati, Fatma Abdulla shows how UAE nationals are excelling in this craft; we want this exhibition to inspire others to use photography as a means to celebrate the beauty of fashion. At the same time, commercial fashion photography is highly profitable in the Emirates, so we want to promote further growth of this profession as well,” said Tamara Hostal, Founder and Director, French Fashion University Esmod – Dubai.
Best known for her porcelain-look photography, Fatma started practicing photography at the age of 12. After obtaining a diploma in Art Communications, she pursued her passion full time and has been creating photographic works of art for the past 17 years. She launched her own studio brand, “ladydesign”, in 2003. Her impressive client portfolio include Sprinkles Cupcakes, French Fashion University Esmod and Neswa Boutique, among others.
French Fashion University Esmod - Dubai is the UAE campus of Esmod International, the globally acclaimed French Fashion Institution. Esmod – Dubai was inaugurated in Dubai in October 2006 to capitalize on the Middle East’s booming fashion industry and complement growing regional demand for haute couture. The University constantly organizes various exhibitions to showcase the creativity and talent of its students as well as feature the renowned works of Arab and international artists.
Fatma Abdulla's photography work
UAE’s first solo fashion & beauty photography exhibition by an Emirati opens in Dubai
Career collection of Fatma Abdulla showcases artistry of nationals, reveals rising popularity of fashion & commercial photography
French Fashion University Esmod (FFUE) - Dubai will host the first solo fashion and beauty photography exhibition by an Emirati from April 14 to 23, 2009. The exposition of UAE national Fatma Abdulla’s career works in fashion and commercial photography will highlight the rising popularity of this art form and complement Esmod’s commitment to encouraging local talent especially among Emiratis. Fatma’s unique portfolio of 17 years of hard work in fashion and commercial photography will be on display at the FFUE Gallery in Dubai Academic City.
The activity follows the University’s introduction of new make-up programs into its curriculum. Esmod-Dubai has been expanding its line of fashion and beauty courses to accommodate the varied interests of its students as well as those of the public. Fashion photography has been a very popular and effective tool for promoting the latest fashions, which makes it a perfect theme for Esmod’s highly-anticipated exhibitions.
“Fashion photographs by themselves are already fashion statements, reflecting the creativity and passion of their creators. As an Emirati, Fatma Abdulla shows how UAE nationals are excelling in this craft; we want this exhibition to inspire others to use photography as a means to celebrate the beauty of fashion. At the same time, commercial fashion photography is highly profitable in the Emirates, so we want to promote further growth of this profession as well,” said Tamara Hostal, Founder and Director, French Fashion University Esmod – Dubai.
Best known for her porcelain-look photography, Fatma started practicing photography at the age of 12. After obtaining a diploma in Art Communications, she pursued her passion full time and has been creating photographic works of art for the past 17 years. She launched her own studio brand, “ladydesign”, in 2003. Her impressive client portfolio include Sprinkles Cupcakes, French Fashion University Esmod and Neswa Boutique, among others.
French Fashion University Esmod - Dubai is the UAE campus of Esmod International, the globally acclaimed French Fashion Institution. Esmod – Dubai was inaugurated in Dubai in October 2006 to capitalize on the Middle East’s booming fashion industry and complement growing regional demand for haute couture. The University constantly organizes various exhibitions to showcase the creativity and talent of its students as well as feature the renowned works of Arab and international artists.
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Region’s first “Fashion sans fabric” display set to impress Dubai’s fashion scene
BurJuman showcases novel “object costume” designs by Esmod students
BurJuman, one of the region’s most luxurious fashion destinations, will display unique dress designs created by local, GCC and international students from the French Fashion University Esmod (FFUE) from April 9 to 19, 2009. Renowned French fashion designer Alain Germain had supervised the student’s creations over a one week period in Dubai Academic City, where FFUE is located.
The unique collection was recently featured at the FFUE campus under the theme “Object Costume.” The upcoming exhibition at BurJuman will showcase garments and stage costumes integrating tableware and everyday objects such as paper, glasses, plastic cups, ceramic plates, kitchen utensils and even shoes into their designs.
The creative design concept affirms the steady growth of Dubai’s flourishing fashion scene and has received positive response from relevant academic and non-academic bodies in the UAE . Some of the dresses were in fact selected by Zayed University and the French Alliance in Dubai for display in their respective campuses last month.
“Creativity is a vital component of fashion, which is why we constantly challenge our students to come up with ideas and concepts that go against conventional design. We were pleasantly surprised by the creations that resulted from this theme. This exhibition provides an opportunity for us to reward our talented students with public exposure and acclaim while opening up Dubai to the fashion possibilities that Esmod can bring to life,” said Tamara Hostal, Founder & Director, FFUE-Dubai.
“We are always supporting local talent as well as promoting unique and emerging businesses, and this exhibit aims to show both while affirming the dynamism of Dubai’s growing art and fashion scene. Some of the students behind these designs have the potential to become the top fashionistas of the country and even the region, and we are happy to provide them with a platform in BurJuman to spearhead their careers and demonstrate their skills,” concluded Sabina Khandwani, Head of PR & Marketing, BurJuman.
Photos:
· Corn-leaf dress
· Pineapple dress (right)
· Soda-can dress
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