.Last night’s Fashion Leave Arabia (FTA) Honors at El Badi Royal Residence in Marrakech were actually far more significant to design Imaan Hammam than a regular sector event. “I have actually been actually thrilled regarding attending this year’s FTA Awards since the site was uncovered,” she says to Vogue. “I recognized I wanted to have an unique participation given that Morocco is my home.” That she carried out, delivering the event’s position remarks.Though Hammam was actually birthed and raised in Amsterdam, her mother is from Morocco, as well as Hammam has actually often visited the nation throughout her lifestyle.
“My earliest mind of Marrakech is actually of my mom, my grandmother, as well as I walking through the souks and also acquiring dropped,” she states. “It’s still among my beloved things to perform when I’m back.” She additionally makes it an indicate enjoy her beloved neighborhood dish, tanjia with lemon preserve. (” It is actually prepared in clay-based pot put underground,” she portions.) This trip, she incorporated a heavy does of fashion trend as well as beauty to her schedule.
“The initial thing that came to mind was actually to wear an authentic caftan,” Hammam claims of preparing her FTA appearance. “I reached out to my pal Badr as well as began brainstorming. We would like to perform a homage to the royal family, primarily referencing Lalla Meryem.
Her appearances have been so motivational to me, showcasing a mix of tradition and modernity.” Hammam counted on Selma Benomar for a custom dark caftan highlighting Moroccan artistry and also concept. Hairstylist Hos Hounkpatin, meanwhile, offered Hammam a ’90s supermodel-esque bob with a modern twist, along with make-up musician Nadia Tayeh using dark eye liner and also gold emphases on her skin layer. The look, Hammam states, is one she’s always intended to gather for an occasion– she was merely expecting the appropriate moment.
“Being home in Morocco for the FTA was the most proper opportunity.” Ahead, Hammam shows Trend exactly how she devoted the time in Marrakech– coming from meeting FTA Awards candidates and also being in the glam office chair to taking show business at the ceremony.