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Daraas change Snowden gets with times but asylum in Russia Emsak: 03:30 Fajer: 03:40 remain traditional Dohr: 11:54 Asr: 15:30 Maghreb: 18:39 2 11 Eshaa: 20:05 Max 46º Min 30º FREE www.kuwaittimes.net NO: 15888- Friday, August 2, 2013 PAGE 8 Local FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 2013 By Nawara Fattahova launched a new collection of kaftans this Ramadan. “I presented a collection of kaftans to suit the atmosphere of Ramadan and fam- vening gatherings in Ramadan are usually full of vibrancy ily visits, especially after iftar. Most women are now wearing the Eand colour. What adds to the festive atmosphere are the daraas as a kind of fashion, so I have improved the style of the tra- daraas, traditional Kuwaiti dresses women wear in Ramadan, ditional Kuwaiti dress to make it look more trendy to suit the which are called kaftans in Morocco. With globalization, outfits modern lifestyle. I designed the daraas to compete with the have become more international. Local fashion designers always evening dresses that some women wear in Ramadan. I give them prepare special lines for the holy month and Eid, and the daraa or the choice to wear the kaftan instead,” she said. kaftan is an essential and major part of the collection. According to Ajeel, kaftans designed for Ramadan are differ- Muntaha Al-Ajeel Muntaha Al-Ajeel, a popular Kuwaiti fashion designer, ent than those for ordinary days. “The Ramadan kaftans are deco- rated with embroidery, bright threads, more crystal stones, and other decorations. Also, I mix different fabrics and textiles in one kaftan.
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