The new Fashion Director of World Arabia, Sleiman Dayaa, brings his precise eye to the winter 2023-24 season — a collection of trends that is bold, unapologetically sensual, and built for someone who wants to be seen. Leather, in all its forms — authentic and faux, matte and glossy, rugged and ultra-fine — is the material of the moment. See it draped by Alexander McQueen, pleated by Balenciaga and Fendi, sculpted with precision by Coperni, and embossed artistically by Bottega Veneta.
Beyond the classic biker jacket, leather is being fashioned into dresses, skirts, trousers, and culottes. Matthieu Blazy of Bottega Veneta continues to master leather into unconventional forms — tees, jeans, and now entire coats. Red rules the palette.
Crimson, in Prada’s marquee ruby suit or a varnished skirt by Christopher Kane, demands full commitment. Blend it with grey as Christopher Kane does, with black as at Valentino, or with soft pink as seen at both Prada and Fendi. Metallics transform the festive season from head to toe.
Embrace armour-like enveloping dresses from Alexander McQueen or fluid, molten metallic gowns from Ferragamo and Blumarine. Luxe metallics are being unexpectedly paired with office chic — a mermaid skirt with a necktie from Valentino, gold hotpants under sheer tights from Miu Miu. Quiet luxury runs through the season as a counterpoint to excess.
Timeless staples — vests, blazers, and perfectly tailored jeans — promise to be the most enduring trend, thanks to their refusal to date. Bags grow large enough to function as small suitcases. Statement accessories turn heads: heavyweight brooch-clips from Coperni, oversized earrings, colossal necklaces, life-sized oyster brooches from Schiaparelli. The long black coat remains the wisest investment a wardrobe can make — loose, stylish, and timeless across seasons.