EAST, AS KNOWN, IS THIN. And THE ARAB PRINCESS IS STILL AND FASHIONABLE. They dare to fight for the rights of Arab women, engage in diplomacy, go beyond strict traditions and complete fashion reforms. THEY BECAME THE IDOLS OF ALL WOMEN OF THE MUSLIM WORLD WHO TAKE THEIR EXITS TO THE LIGHT AND SECRETS OF STYLE ON THE PENCIL. Text: Karina Matevosyan
Jordanian Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein
Charming Haya, the wife of the UAE Prime Minister, Vice President and ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is actively involved in charity work: it was she who stood at the helm of the first Arab non-governmental organization, Eating to Live, which is fighting hunger in Jordan. Her professional interest in equestrian sport led to the fact that in 2002 she was the first among Arab women to win the world equestrian championship, and in 2006 she became president of the International Equestrian Federation. To once again not give cause for criticism in her address, at official events, Haya chooses monophonic and very elegant images. And the number of hats in the wardrobe of this horse lover can be envied by Philip Tracy himself.
Qatari Princess Sheikh Moza Bandage Nasser Al Misned
The second wife of Emir of Qatar not only brings up seven children, but also manages to engage in socio-political
obscurity. Among her many regalia are the head of the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Social Development, the president of the Family Council and the vice president of the Education Council. Largely thanks to her efforts, Qatar has become a center of modern advanced technologies. Having established the Arab Democratic Fund, which deals with media freedom issues, the Qatari Park of Sciences and Technologies and becoming the lady commander of the Order of the British Empire, Moza took an active fashionable position: each of her appearance can be taken as a textbook example of noble oriental beauty. She wears traditional turbans, which complements fitted jackets, high-waisted trousers and floor-length dresses. Her designer investment in outfits turns out to be fashionable success: Vanity Fair magazine has repeatedly marked her on her list of "most stylish women."
Bahrain Princess Mnira Al Khalifa
The life of Princess Mnira Al Khalifa is not typical of an Arab state with strict Islamic traditions. While most Muslim women remain housewives and wear abaya, the beloved niece of King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa poses for photographers at the forefront of fashion shows in designer outfits. Always accompanied by his brother - Prince Abdulli Al Khalifa, who also has a great love for fashion, she can be seen among the guests of the shows of Chanel and Giambattista Valli. By the way, Mnira is a big fan of the work of Russian designers: at the last show of Ulyana Sergienko, she appeared in a dress with bare shoulders Ulyana Sergeenko and Aleksander Siradekian shoes.
Saudi Princess Amir Al-Tawil
The story of Amira Al-Tawil proves that everyone can become a real princess. Being a girl from a simple family of non-royal bloods, Amira met the prince of Saudi Arabia, Al Walid bin Talal, when she was performing a journalistic assignment for study. Having married him, she officially became known as the princess. But Amira won the popularity and love of Saudi women not by her position or bright oriental beauty, but by the fact that she actively advocated for their rights, including the right to get an education, get a job without the permission of a man and even drive a car on their own. By the way, Amira herself has a driver's license. In addition, she is the first princess of Saudi Arabia, who abandoned the traditional abaya, preferring to appear in the light in closed dresses and trouser suits. Fashion critics are thrilled, but the royal family has hinted to the prince that Amira is too daring for Saudi Arabia. But what does he care about talking: one of the richest people in the world, according to Forbes magazine, is known for his liberal views and disregard for Islamic laws. Nevertheless, this did not save their marriage - the couple divorced in November 2013. However, even after the official divorce, no one in Saudi Arabia stopped calling Amir the princess.
Moroccan Princess Lalla Salma
It is not known what impressed the King of Morocco in Lalla more: her red head of hair, a charming smile or a very unexpected profession as an engineer in information systems, but Muhammad VI became the first monarch in the history of his country who publicly announced his desire to marry a beauty. From the very beginning, the red-haired rebel showed character by establishing her own rules in their relationship. And only making sure that the king is ready for a monogamous marriage, agreed to become his wife. She set a new trend among Moroccan women who immediately rushed to dye their hair red. In addition, Lalla is still a fashionista: her wardrobe has several hundred dresses embroidered with gold and real precious stones. By the way, according to readers of Hola! Magazine, the Moroccan princess took first place in the list of the most elegant guests at the wedding of Kate Middleton and Prince William, appearing at the ceremony in an embroidered national caftan.
