Geometric 'S' logo in metallic gold representing Shrekahnth fashion label.

Dubai Fashion Week - Islamic Art & Architecture : The Spring Summer 2010 Collection

Debut Collection : Inspired From Islamic Art & Architecture of Dubai

Model opening the show in a short black and pink dress with bold geometric Islamic art, short sleeves, high neck, and pearl embroidery.
Short baby pink dress with dark pink Islamic star patterns, pleated dart details, crystal embellishments at the waist, and ombre nude-to-pink leggings.
Blue short dress with cap sleeves, high neck embroidered with gold and black pearls, featuring silhouettes of Dubai architecture blended with Islamic art.
aby pink and bright pink Islamic star print top with blue base and matching panel skirt, detailed with Swarovski crystals and ombre pink leggings.
Black and pink short dress with Islamic art pattern and Swarovski crystal embellishments at the chest.
Short dress with white and pink keffiyeh print, overlaid with blue Islamic geometric patterns and white crystal embellishments, styled with pink ombre leggings.
Short dress in beige and pink Islamic art print, fading into plain beige at the hem, with high neck and hand-embroidered white pearls.
Hot pink top with keffiyeh-inspired Islamic art panels in white and pink, featuring gathered skirt from waist and structured belt-like design under bust.
Short black dress with pink Islamic art, gathered at waist, featuring Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab silhouettes and crystal embellishments.

A Collection -Inspired by the Islamic Art and Dubai Architecture

Shrekahnth’s debut collection was first presented at Dubai Fashion Week in Festival City. The collection used beautiful Islamic designs and the emerging metropolitan architectural scene in Dubai as the design blueprint for the collection. Each look exhibited a silhouette of a short dress, kaftan, and thobe full length with a blend of short and full sleeves.   

This collection was exemplary in that the prints used sophisticated Islamic geometric patterns, the ubiquitous keffiyeh texture, and oblique references to Dubai landmarks like the Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab. Furthermore, many prints blend the traditional Arabic motifs with modern fashion and sculpted Dubai architectural landmarks and designs Mid-century modern architecture Dubai is now steeped in.

Modest Cuts with Swarovski pearls and Crystals hand embroidered

Styles were designed using soft, flowy fabrics such as silk chiffon, satin, and crepe. Short skirts in modest styles and ombre leggings with high necklines, capped sleeves, and a defined waist were also showcased. These garments were stylish and culturally respectful.

All the Swarovski crystal stickons, pearls, and crystal embroideries were done by hand; they included necklines and collars embroidered using Swarovski pearls bordered with crystal stickons placed on the center of the Islamic art prints. These pearls and crystals were intricately hand embroidered and did not distract from the prints. The colors were gentle pinks, dark blacks, beige, and some blue, which were taken from traditional Middle Eastern fabrics.

This first collection marks Shrekahnth’s evolving design narrative, synthesizing prints based on heritage with a distinctive Islamic identity and the essence of urban beauty from Dubai.

Long black jalabiya dress with pink Islamic art, Swarovski crystals, Dubai skyline at the hem, and pearl-embroidered cuffs.
This long jalabiya-style dress from Shrekahnth’s Spring/Summer 2010 debut brings together architectural and cultural storytelling through print.
Long gathered dress with Islamic art bodice in beige and pink silk satin, beige chiffon skirt, high neck pearl embroidery, and central pink Swarovski crystal motif.
Classic kaftan with black and pink keffiyeh print top, gathered waist, Islamic art in black, pink, and blue, and geometric neckline with crystal embellishments.

SS10 : Inspired by Islamic Art & Dubai Architecture - Dubai Fashion Week