Innovative and creative designs from fashion students at Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar (VCUQatar) will be on display at “Appliqué”, university’s 18th Annual Fashion Show on April 12 and 13 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.
The unique show, featuring the collections of 24 sophomore, junior, and senior fashion students, is being hosted by Salam Stores at The Gate Mall.
Appliqué will showcase the individual vision, creativity, and styles of VCUQatar’s students. The collections on show will present an eclectic mix of day to evening looks that reflect the singular aesthetic of each student and their individual concepts.
Ahmed El Sayed, co-founder of House of Nomad and VCUQatar alumnus, will be the guest designer at the show, where he will present his most recent collection.
Founded in 2014 by longtime friends Ahmed El Sayed and Saleh al-Banna, staples of the House of Nomad label include bomber jackets, cropped tops and jumpers updated with quirky details and innovative fabrics – a nod to their love of the sports-luxe
aesthetic.
While House of Nomad has built a cult following from past collections, the design house is ready to graduate from sports-luxe and deliver a new vision of the Nomad lifestyle to a broader style set.
The fashion event is being supported by establishments including W Doha Hotel, Tajmeel Qatar International Beauty Academy, and Bombay Silk Centre. Tickets cost QR50 and QR100 and can be purchased at www.qatar.vcu.edu/events/applique-fashion-show.