Hello lovelies
since I went to Dubai, I have a big love for the Middle East and of course was born a big interest in their fashion. And one of my favourite brands is Aila!
A Kuwaiti of Palestinian origin, Amal Khourshid's mind has swarmed with all things fashion since childhood. Now based in the heart of Beirut, her life revolves around her two greatest loves - fashion and family.
It was one day in 2007, whilst working in investments, that Amal decided to create her perfect bag. A fan of brightly coloured bags made with exotic skin, it seemed only natural that the bag Amal decided to make was an elegant python clutch. The result was so well received by friends and family that she was inspired, and AILA was born.
Today, AILA is a brand of bags that are synonymous with femininity, glamour and sophistication. Born out of passion, these bags reflect this with their colour and flamboyance. Using original designs and fabrics, Amal crafts high quality leather and snakeskin bags and clutches, and small leather goods.
For Amal, personal style speaks volumes about a person. Fashion is meaningful and deep, and allows a person to express themselves freely, and central to this, for Amal, is the bag. A firm believer in mixing that which is timeless and classic in fashion with 'on-trend' items, Amal cites Grace Kelly as her style icon for her ability to exude elegance and purity through her clothes.
AILA is a brand to watch. As Amal continues to translate her passion for fashion into designs, so fashion savvy ladies around the globe continue to desire her bags, in their clutches.
Don't you think they are pretty cute?
Bisous
yours Carolyne O'
