On a night reflecting the richness of Moroccan heritage and traditions, Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Hasnaa, President of the Foundation for the Safeguarding of the Cultural Heritage of Rabat, and H.E. Sheikha Al Mayassa Bint Hamad Al Thani, chaired the Caftan Fashion Show on Wednesday at Dar Al Maghreb in Doha.
The fashion show celebrated the excellence and creativity of traditional Moroccan haute couture and the artistry of ten Moroccan caftan designers, who have crafted timeless pieces that blend tradition with modernity.
Inspired by ghazal poetry and Arabic calligraphy, the collections by Amina Benmoussa, Yasmina Benyahya, Frédérique Birkemeyer, Myriam Bouafi, Maison Sara Chraïbi, Najlae Diouri, Zineb Joundy, Fouzia Naciri, Albert Oiknine, and Houda Serbouti are a true ode to Moroccan craftsmanship and a tribute to the timeless elegance of the caftan.
The fashion show, enriched by musical interludes reflecting the richness and diversity of Moroccan musical heritage, was attended by several foreign ambassadors and prominent personalities from the worlds of art, culture, and economy.
Princess Lalla Hasnaa and Sheikha Al Mayassa Al Thani jointly hosted a dinner in honour of the guests attending the Caftan Fashion Show at the Museum of Islamic Art.
It was reported that HRH Princess Lalla Hasnaa, the youngest sister of the King of Morocco, will remain in Doha following yesterday’s event to attend the upcoming wedding on Friday, 6th December, of H.E. Sheikh Khalifa Bin Hamad Al Thani, Qatar’s Minister of Interior and the youngest son of Highnesses the Father Emir and Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser.
