Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Dubai Calling: Dubai Street Fashion


Image by Prutha Raithatha


Kaftan/ Djellaba: From Morocco
Dubai was my first stop on my vacation trip. Apart from the cool architecture and a new culture, the best part of my trip was this lady I met, Fatima
I saw her one morning during breakfast in my hotel and I couldn’t stop looking at her. I loved what she was wearing and swore to find a kaftan like that for myself in Dubai. 2 days passed and I couldn’t find anything like that anywhere.  Then one evening I was going back to my room from my sister’s and I bumped into her in the hallway. I couldn’t help it and I jumped right in front of her, “ Where did you get that white caftan? I love it. I want one like that and can’t find it anywhere.” She started giggling. “ That’s cause its not from Dubai. It’s from Morocco. It’s the traditional dress of Morocco. You want to buy mine? You can try it if you like.” Can you believe how freaking excited I was to have my hands on that Kaftan? But it freaking didn’t fit !!! Long story short, I tried it, I have my mother’s hips, she will send me one after she gets back to her land.
She now lives in Belgium though, after marriage.
Her Story: Fatima was married when she was 16. She had her daughter when she was 18 and she is now 35 and has a 17-year-old daughter who she does not intend to get married anytime soon. When I asked her why she got married so early she replied that she came from a very conservative family and she wanted to drive a car. She met her husband and he was open minded enough to let her after marriage and so she married him. A little love story was involved too I could tell ;-)
But I have to give it to her. Staying within her social parameters, she did get her way and didn’t just sit at home like a lot of the girls I know who come from conservative families. She stood up for herself and made things happen for herself. After having her kids too, she went to school for 6 years to study fashion. She has her own website now of clothes she sells online and has 2 day cares she manages.
Anyhow I must get my hands on her email address and ask her to send me that kaftan and stay in touch with her. I will never be able to explain how much of a pleasure it was to meet her. She was so cute, funny, excited and sweet, it was unbelievable. And may I please add GORGEOUS!!




42 comments:

  1. She sure looks gorgeous enough! And she's got one interesting story........your excitement at meeting her is quite jutified!! :)

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  2. She's 35? What beautiful skin she has! She looks so elegant and exotic. xxx

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  3. Great story! And that kaftan!!! It's gorgeous!

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  4. These kaftans sure are lovely! :)
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  5. She is very gorgeous! Loving the place where she was photographed
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  6. very different and so classy...old money it looks like!!!

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  7. FABULOUS, I LOVE that kaftan so much, LOVE her style!!! Thanks sweetie for sharing

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    J
    xoxo

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  8. and viola! you're back with the spunk! fantastic job tho I secretly can't wait to read your update on Arjun Khanna :D

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  9. Love the golden touch to the entire outfit. :)

    Great kaftan!

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    XX

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  10. Such an elegant woman... a very composed and happy one too.. you can tell from the solemnty of her face... i looooooooooove her ring :-D
    I like the little story behind the peoples faces!!!

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  11. Is is graceful too :) I love her ..

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  12. She is beautiful and so is her story. I lived in Dubai so I know how mesmerizing the skin and culture of theirs can be! :) Good to have you back Prutha!

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  13. She's beautiful, and seems to be a lovely person too, eyes don't lie I think. And that kaftan??? To die for! Besos hermosa!

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  14. She is so elegant and graceful while fully covered from head to toe:-) do post her website details since I would love a caftan like this too!!

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  15. Love the gold and white. Very elegant..love the shot on the stairs...

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  16. Lovely princess !
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  17. Wow, she seemed very intelligent and I love her story! I also come from a very conservative family so I can really relate to her! xoxoxoxo

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  18. i love your ring and headscarf! they are both gorgeous!

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  20. Everything looks elegant there! I was intrigued already by the interior of that room!

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  21. what an interesting story, I think her caftan is gorgeous too, it reminds me of givenchy couture

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  22. What a lovely story. She looks lovely too :) You have a great blog. Let me know if you would like to follow each other :) Have a great day xx

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  23. amazing pictures and amazing woman. love her story :)

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  24. wow love everything about her outfit!

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  25. :O its exquisite!

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  26. Wow, she's gorgeous! Lovely photos. And thanks for visiting and commenting on my blog. That way I end up finding such great blogs :D

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  27. The Kaftan is very lovely. The story is sweet too :).

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  28. am liking the kaftan to...and the lady is fabulous!!!...shes got the aura!!!

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  29. wow wat a pretty face!!
    luvd her kaftaan too..
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  31. she does look smart and polished !
    i like her kaftan...nd it also has a hood...how cool is tht !!

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  32. A very elegant lady and loved her jewelry!!! Liked the life story as well!

    Looking forward to more like this!

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  33. She is amazing. I cant believe she is 35. Great story and shots. Xxxx

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  34. Great story Prutha! I wouldn't have had the guts to just ask someone outright like that :) She looks so graceful and strong in these photos.

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  35. wow. stunning. I like everything about this.

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  36. very classy - i love white and gold. and those rings!!! LOVE!

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