Shaikha Madiyah Al Sharqi may have been born into the ruling family of Sharjah, but her talent for design and penchant for feminine style supersede any royal titles she may hold. Season after season, she puts forth collections that incorporate luxe lace, intricate textures and silhouettes that are certainly fashion-forward, while maintaining a romantic, effervescent vibe. As soon as we locked in our November shoot for Luxury magazine at The Green Planet, Dubai's new indoor rainforest, we began to down clothing for the fashion story, dubbed Birds of Paradise. From Al Sharqi's autumn/winter 2016 collection, there were so many fantastic options, that it was difficult to choose just one. In the end, we decided on this hunter green textured top that features sheer embellished fabric with a shaggy bodice and sleeve cuffs. It was worn with a matching skirt, tasselled velvet heels by Santoni, and a nude Versace Empire Bag.
Click here to see the full fashion shoot, and shop Madiyah Al Sharqi's autumn/winter 2016 collection at Symphony Boutique in The Dubai Mall and at The Luxury Arcade in World Trade Centre Mall, Abu Dhabi.