'They always told me to wear black, but I wear a thousand colours,' says Dima Ayad. The Lebanese-born, Dubai-based designer has a 'more is more' mantra, and believes maximalist dressing should be for everyone, whatever their clothing size. Ayad practises what she preaches; her eponymous brand offers pieces in sizes XS to 4XL.
It makes perfect sense that size-inclusive Italian brand Marina Rinaldi would tap Ayad for an eveningwear capsule collection, launched in time for the festive period’s many party dressing opportunities. There are ultra-glam kaftans – one in shimmering gold, another in emerald-green with a constellation of rhinestones – as well as a show-stopping kimono dress (one of Ayad’s personal favourites) in two-tone gold and violet. The designer also worked with Marina Rinaldi to create two impeccably cut suits in cerise-pink and black, both liberally embellished – of course.
