DUBAI: Chilean-Palestinian singer-songwriter Elyanna touched down in Dubai on Sunday after a few fashionable days in Qatar.
She took to Instagram Stories to document her stay in the UAE’s tourist hotspot via a mirror selfie.
Prior to her time in Dubai, Elyanna was in Qatar to celebrate the Fashion Trust Arabia Awards alongside a who’s who in the international fashion industry.
Former model Karolina Kourkova, Valentino creative director Pierpaolo Picciolini, British models Jourdan Dunn and Poppy Delevingne, former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo, British actress Jodie Turner-Smith, American model Jasmine Tookes and Somali American model Halima Aden they made appearances, along with the Romanian Jordanian. designer of the moment Amina Muaddi, British supermodel Naomi Campbell and Dutch-Palestinian-American runway star Bella Hadid.
The star-studded event, now in its fourth run, took place at the National Museum of Qatar and highlighted renowned creatives and aspiring fashionistas in the Middle East and North Africa region.
Fashion Trust Arabia honored six designers from the Arab world.
Saudi sisters Siham and Sarah Albinali won the prêt-à-porter award, Artsi Ifrach, from Morocco, won the evening wear award, Eilaf Osman, from Sudan, received the accessories award (shoes and bags), Fatma Mostafa, from Egypt, won the Jewelery Award (Fine & Fashion Jewelry), and the Franca Sozzani Debut Talent Award went to Kazna Asker from Yemen.
While in Doha, Elyanna was also seen at a fashion show to support education and investment in young creative and entrepreneurial talent from emerging regions, specifically Africa, diaspora and developing communities around the world.
The show, held on October 28 under the patronage of Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani, was part of Campbell’s global charity initiative, EMERGE.
Hadid, Campbell and the other models showcased looks by award-winning fashion designers from Africa, the diaspora and the Middle East, including Thebe Magugu, Bianca Saunders and Abdel El-Tayeb.
For her part, Elyanna attended the show in a white halter neck dress adorned with Arabic calligraphy by Syrian artist Safe from Harm.
No stranger to the spotlight, earlier this year the musician appeared on the fourth installment of Spotify’s Radar in the Middle East, an emerging artist show that highlights emerging talent from around the world.
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