DUBAI – The Switzerland Pavilion’s red carpet turned into a catwalk this evening (11 February), when Maldives fashion label Raidha’s showcased its spring/summer 2022 collection at Expo 2020 Dubai.
The range, titled Tranquil Waters, is inspired by the beauty and serenity of the Indian Ocean and its rich marine life.
Floaty layers, frills and loose-fitting comfort were the order of the evening. Men were also not forgotten, deckd out in eye-catching matching shorts and jackets. Blues, greens and purples dominated, with many of the flowing cotton designs incorporating fish and shells prints.
Against the backdrop of the striking Switzerland Pavilion – part mirrored façade, part cones reminiscent of snow-covered mountains – host Rania Younes described the unique event as: “The Indian Ocean of the Maldives hugging the Alps of Switzerland, the serenity of the marine life, connecting with the calm of the mountains.”