“I think fashion is a great way to express your personality through what you are wearing.”
aking the Gulf by storm, the talented fashion designer, Walla is imbued with a passion for her work that is rare to find, and driven by her very own love for the field. With an exclusive clientele, Walla is rapidly expanding the brand through her diffusion range and talks with boutiques in London, Paris, Milan and New York City. The WALLA brand incorporates the designer’s adoration for luxury that introduces traditional Arabian outfits combined with on-season Western influences; an interplay of style and tradition. Inspired by the timeless glamour of vintage fashion, the Autumn Winter collection presents exclusive, high-end pieces created in opulent fabrics. Entering into Walla’s fashion studio is a fasionista’s dream, with rails bursting full of stunning and unique pieces, sumptuous
materials and sketches of beautiful creations laid out on her desk. Ohlala! introduces you to WALLA…
What was your childhood dream? Walla. Since I was very young, my dream has always been to be a fashion designer. I would often draw sketches of women wearing different outfits, or play with Barbies and create outfits for them, and also enjoyed playing dress up. Why fashion design? W. Fashion is what drives me. I can't see myself doing anything else. I think it's a great way to express your personality through what you are wearing.
How did you get from deciding that you wanted to be a fashion designer to actually producing your first collection? W. After graduating from University and having a great fashion show, I knew I could give more, so I completed my first collection and 63