The Making of Kinzzi || A Curated Independent Design Hub and Marketplace
byIt is not often that I write about establishments; preferring to unearth the passionate soul of a brand by exploring the people behind it….
It is not often that I write about establishments; preferring to unearth the passionate soul of a brand by exploring the people behind it….
Hublot Rainbow King Now that most of us have turned our watches into personal assistants, reminding us to breath and recording every calories…
French brand Jacquemus, created by Simon Porte in 2019 skyrocketed to fame almost instantly. Simon’s respect for traditional tailoring methods, merged with his bold…
Leave it to the fashion world to take a concept such as sustainability, and twist and turn it till you no longer know what…
Canadian luxury outerwear brand Nicole Benisti knows a thing or two about cold, unforgiving climates. Based in Montreal, Canada the brand understands the importance…
COVID-19 isn’t going to stop Leila Issam fine jewellery. The virus that has claimed the lives of over one million people and possibly as…
Source In a word, Richard Malone is; uncompromising.. The precious balancing act he performs in each of his collections, between fashion and the environment,…
Famed Swiss watchmaker to the fast and furious, Ulysses Nardin merges the worlds of respect and reverence for the time-keeping tradition with the innovation…
The wheels will keep on turning and the fashion industry will continue to evolve and bring about talented new designers to tantalise our senses…
There are two kinds of people in this world, those that are willing to part with their luxury items and those that won’t for…
#BornAgain is a Jordanian initiative with heart and a lot of sensibility. Spearheaded by Jordan Fashion Week’s founder and director Shirene Rifai , the…
Our periods are among those few certainties in life where we can admit to having a love-hate relationship with. Our lives are put on…
In the fashion world, nothing stays the same. Gone the time where the Victoria Secret model’s body was the dream of each and every…
We’re guessing you are really missing a Summer stroll in a foreign city. As the sun kisses your hair creating the perfect highlights, you…
While we’re all preparing ourselves to come out of hiding and leave the quarantine behind – hopefully for good – we cannot help but…
In a world where everything is at the touch of a button and where mystery has become a rare commodity, it’s always a joy…
Let’s give a break to our go-to’s and shed some light on a few lesser-known designers that quite honestly deserve some attention.. New and…
As the world looks on in bewilderment, behaviours differ. There are those that are waiting for the storm to pass..looking forward to a resumption…
Despite the fact that investing in a new bag is definitely not at the top of our priorities nowadays, but we do know that…
When I’m whiling away the hours scrolling Instagram and what not, I would stumble upon a particular seemingly nondescript brand and I would think…
Who put a hold on shopping just because actual shops and malls are closed? Who said we cannot revert to our old obsession of…
Previously we have mentioned Anissa Kermiche’s jewelry brand. A brand that ranges from modern day pearls, to beautifully sculpted earrings. Having studied engineering besides jewelry…
One fashion accessory that has been wildly trending lately is The Pouch by Bottega Veneta. With all the variety of its texture, colors and…
When your long days are blending into your longer nights and you struggle to find inspiration to do just about anything… we bring you…
Here’s to a designer who knows no restrictions. Limitations to age and size and non-existent to Alexandre Blanc; our newly found designer we’re currently…
Perhaps we used to take travel for granted, hopping on a Euro 50 Ryanair flight at a day’s notice.. Well that feels like a…
Yes COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on our lives, confining us to a single city, and ultimately a couch. You still have choices though, and…
I am a firm believer that once we have all calmed down we may start to actually enjoy our imposed home stay, and with…
We are one foot away from the official beginning of spring, actually ten days to be precise..yayyyy! Which means that our spring wardrobe must…
So what is fashion athleisure anyway? It’s that perfect blend of fashion and weekend wear. Part activewear part loungewear, it ticks all the boxes…
If you’re a jewelry junkie just like us, you would be thrilled to learn about these five new discoveries that we’ve recently made. Ranging…
Heroine Sport Unexpected and bold embodies the Heroine Sport aesthetic and attitude with attention-grabbing active pieces like faux leather leggings, matching workout sets,…
1 || Fe Noel The brand that officially closed out NYFW. Designer Felisha Noel gracefully made her presence and namesake brand known with…
Fashion and food are two industries that will always continue to thrive despite whatever else happens in the world. New fashion labels continue to…
A first-of-its-kind size-less luxury global fashion brand created by the largest chain modelling agency Elite World Group and designed by its CEO and Chief…
Eponymous NYC fashion label LaQuan Smith has become a household name as of late, with his distinctive bold designs and sleek edge. LaQuan Smith…
Scandi-fashion has become a term synonymous with avant-guarde, fashion-forward style that is deemed both eclectic and eccentric. Modern minimalism that somehow manages to merge…
If you’ve come to the end of your shopping tether, because well, you should by now have done most if not all of your…
When we look back to the past decade, we come to the realization that fashion does in fact move at the speed of light….
Is it time for new shopping… you bet it is:) When is it not a good time for shopping you must say! Well guess…
The famed Amina Muaddi, who has recently taken Instagram by storm with her iconic shoe designs, has just been hired by Rihanna herself to…
Founded in 2014, Marianna Senchina is a Milan-based Ukrainian fashion designer with a knack for colour and experimental craftsmanship. Senchina’s garments are an amalgamation…
One of the best fashion finds we have come across recently is this Japanese label that we know you are simply going to drool…
The culottes, or the long Bermuda shorts are one of those micro trends that went on to join the league of the major ones….
A dancer-turned-shoe designer, Aminah Abdul Jillil is taking the fashion world by storm. Born in Anchorage, Alaska, Aminah became a professional dancer in Los…
Belgium-born, Hong Kong-based designer Jonathan Riss founded his brand Jay Ahr (phonetic spelling of his initials) soon after his sartorial career took off designing…
We love bringing you everything new and marvellous that we come across. New brands keep cropping up all around us, but it takes a…
Are you ready for a chance at updating your jewelry stash? Of course you are! New seasons bring with them the happiness and freedom…
Inspired by her background in sculpture and love of art, New-York based designer Wing Yau developed her fine jewellery line WWAKE in 2012, “A…
Athleisure has taken over our wardrobes, it is no secret. This has been going on for the past few years and it shows no…
If you think that sportswear only belongs in the gym, think again! If you take a closer look at this marvellous new collaboration between…
Investing in a new handbag is perhaps the ultimate feel-good moment. And it doesn’t just start there! From the moment we lay our eyes…
It always feels like, shoes in particular come in at two very different price points, less than $100 or less than $2000. Which leaves…
Some say that ear piercing, in fact body piercing in general is the new tattoo, just less permanent and thus more forgiving. The rise…
We’ve said till we were blue in the face, look towards the East…Eastern Europe that is, where fashion is booming and originality is a…
We’re guessing that in the next two weeks or so, those heavenly floaty summer dresses will start looking a little too carefree. Starting September,…
Copenhagen Fashion Week just took off, and other than introducing great Scandinavian brands to the world it also serves as a gentle reminder of…
Yes it’s corny, but working on this piece has me singing Michael Bolton’s ‘Georgia on my Mind.’ Just not that Georgia.. Tbilisi, Georgia in…
Italian brand ANAME is our latest fashion jewelry find. The Italian company specializes in handcrafted silver jewelry, that is then dipped in a variety…
Some people will tell you that they don’t go on holiday to shop, but we beg to differ. It’s not about shopping per sei,…
I believe that in 30 years time, our decade will be defined as one that paid the price for all the mistakes of the…
As you surf Instagram and find everyone looking filter-fresh at some beach resort, you are sitting at your office desk, with an impressive to-do-list. …
We have a new fashion find for you.. but the truth is, it’s more than that. It is a merge between the worlds of…
Summer brings with it many pleasures, from beautiful beach sunsets to downtime with friends and family. For some, it also brings with it a…
Yuima Nakazato is on a path to turn haute couture on its head. Following his creative evolution over the past few years, we can…
It was when Natuka Karkashadze and Nina Tsilosani, founders of N/DUO brand, decided to steer away from curating statement pieces from other brands as…
As you sift through the summer sales, keep an eye out for these new timeless brands. Firstly, most of them are still relatively well…
When Silvia Tcherassi and Elyse Walker get together, great things are bound to happen. Fierce stylist and entrepreneur Elyse Walker has joined forces with…
Modern luxury hair accessory brand LELET NY is your one stop shop for accessorising your look whatever your mood and occasion, from edgy right…
A contemporary nomadic clothing brand designed and manufactured with high quality raw materials by local artisans in Greece. “We create our very…
Inspired by classical architecture and fine art, New York-based Brazilian jewellery designer Moritz Glik fuses traditional technique with a playful avant-garde sensibility. The brand’s…
It’s been some time since we last shared with you new jewelry finds but that doesn’t mean that we’re not always on the lookout!…
‘Taal’ means ‘rhythm’ in ancient Sanskrit, and so was chosen for the name of this London-based accessory brand as it is “A visual representation…
Easy, breezy, fresh and comfortable; after all isn’t that what we hunt for when we shop for our particularly hot Summer? Featuring…
If you are starting to see a change in your clothing shopping patterns you are not alone. The climate is weighing heavily on our…
Jewelry insider Katerina Perez has made some much-appreciated space inside her hectic schedule to provide us with an exclusive interview that will answer all…
When two beloved fashion brands meet and converge, the results are never disappointing. In fact the results are downright exciting putting it mildly. This…
If Ramadan’s 101 nights theme is a little much, then this article is for you! Not only is ‘dressing up’ for Ramadan not to…
Born and made in Budapest, Hungary, Cukovy is a contemporary fashion brand that creates outstanding designs suitable for the strong and feminist-minded woman.. The…
With an aesthetic described as “Cali-meets-Grace-Kelly”, the bamboo ark shaped ‘It’ bag by Cult Gaia have quickly become a fashion phenomenon. The crescent…
Three Indian-Lebanese Sisters, “Maya, Meena and Zeenat are third generation fine jewellers, who design collections of everyday fine jewellery”. Among the winners of Fashion…
It was 2017 when Spanish designer Mercedes Castillo launched her namesake shoe line.. Prior to that finale, Castillo was the footwear design director for…
Some memorable contestants from both Fashion Trust Arabia and Jordan Fashion Week 2019 1 || Salim Azzam A Fashion Trust Arabia winner of…
Truly a one of a kind label of timeless high-end clutches, made out of precious mother of pearl inlays founded and based in Cairo,…
To namedrop a few. Layan Al-Dabbous is the designer behind “Claudette the Brand”, a clothing line as well as a movement and community addressing…
Founders of the Turkish ZEGA brand, Zeynep and Gaye aim to revive the national Ottoman shoe and traditional craftsmanship with their take on the…
A Pretty Woman Pleases The Eye, A Good Dress Pleases The Soul… When twin sisters and Georgia natives Tamara and Natasha Surguladze graduated from design school together in 2000, they’d already checked “launch a fashion label” off their bucket list….
Superb quality and excellent finishes are the backbone of Mogollon’s brand, embodying a true Latin American grace. Effortlessly refined looks reflecting an entirely female…
Pearls are everywhere this season and you may have caught some of our features explaining where and how you can wear pearls. Pearls are…
This season however, five new labels have stood out in our memory that are worth mentioning here as labels everyone should keep their eye on….
Sharing with you some of our gem finds is what we do best, and we quite enjoy doing that! Having stumbled upon an exquisite…
Eujung Jang, a.k.a. EJ, pretty much had zero plans of becoming a handbag designer. However, Jang has always been drawn to strong architectural shapes…
Copenhagen based brand, Samsøe & Samsøe dates back to 1993.. Originally selling only jewelry. It was in 2000 when the brand transformed. As Peter…
Albagia’s is the latest CIIN obsession. An Italian prét-à-couture brand conceived to portray the feminine, conscious and powerful modern woman.. A lean essence of …
1 || IMAGO-A IMAGO-A is a must-know label by founder and creative director, Yegang Yoo. Minimalist bags with a whimsical, ladylike spirit. Launched in…
We are on the verge of welcoming Spring, well at least when it comes to stocking up our wardrobes with the latest outstanding Spring…
We all need that one dress that fits every occasion. When I discovered Finery’s collection, I couldn’t resist all its trans-seasonal building blocks, vintage-inspired…
For then 36-year-old Dubai-based Lama Riachi, a cancer diagnosis in October 2013 marked the moment her biggest fear came to life. Diagnosed with ovarian…
Black is undoubtedly the most universally-coveted color and if you ask anyone out there they would tell you that half their wardrobe is comprised…
Now might not be the ideal time for you to shift thoughts to summer collections, swimsuits in particular. We’re guessing you’re still snuggling in…
If you’re a jewelry addict like most of us then you will be delighted to learn that jewelry trends this year border on extreme…
When a shoe brand gets blessed by British Royalty one would expect charm, elegance, mastery in craftsmanship as well as class.. That’s exactly what…
How lucky are we to be living in a time where bras are considered items of beauty, as versus a time when they were…
The 2019 denim trend has finally touched down, and if there’s one word to describe it, ‘roomy’ would be it.. Add to that super-high…
There in almost every wardrobe, resides that single piece of clothing that we keep wearing over and over again without questioning; is it still…
That blissful moment, when you realize you’ve just set eyes on one heck of a pair of denim. Over which you start lusting and…
In today’s day and age, the ethical sourcing of animal skins has become almost impossible, which has led big brands such as Gucci and…
We have all experienced it, the dreaded camel toe at the gym, when your concentration is on your crotch, not your exercise. Well Lululemon…
Yes you heard right! One of the coziest winter trends currently awaiting you to indulge in is the popcorn sweater.. As appealing as its…
A name synonymous with unmatched luxury, opulence and exquisitely fine things; Bvlgari’s time pieces and fine jewelry are magnificent must-haves that have conquered the…
We are loving the energy and aesthetic of theses 6 young designers and brands that dared to notice the lack of novelty in the…
During massive sales season we tend to shop our familiar designers, lucking out on some of their coveted reduced-price pieces sounds like a win-win…
Every once in a while I become fixated on something and end up doing all sorts of research on the subject. Nowadays, and just…
The shoe brands we have chosen are inspiring… They don’t fit into a certain price or style category. What they all have in common…
In paid partnership with Time Center There has never been a better time to wear vintage florals, but why limit it to your clothing! As…
Purchasing a watch is no easy decision, well I guess it could be easy if you chose to go with the flow and mimic…
The Spring/Summer 2019 fashion cycle has begun in the city of Copenhagen. Under unprecedentedly high temperatures the fashion industry congregated to see what the…
Yep, we’ve found it! And the award for best swimwear brand goes to LA-based Tularosa. It would be fair to say that we have scoured…
If you have been feeling a little out of place in your neon bright gym wear tops then we feel ya. There have been…
It has been a very busy season for Lebanese couturier Georges Hobeika. The red carpets have been a perfect backdrop to more dresses than usual…
Glamorised by Carrie Bradshaw and worshipped by fashionistas the world over, Manolo Blahnik shoes are on every girl’s wish list. Deemed as works of…
We are almost two weeks into Ramadan which means that evening socialization has just gotten serious. You are probably starting to pencil in all…
Kaftan season is in full swing, in preparation for Ramadan. CIIN does what it does best, giving you the best of the best. As always,…
Where do you go when on the hunt for fresh talent? There are of course the prestigious LVMH prize and British Fashion Council recipients….
Australia only used to be known for its kangaroos and barbecues. Today it is just as popular for its stellar women’s fashion. Brands such…
Mexico seems to far yet so close. A quick trip to LA and you’ll know how deep this ‘across the border’ culture is. Now…
There are some things that cannot be argued, Oliver Peoples, Privé Reveaux and Thierry Lasry are fantastic sunglasses brands, but there are some less familiar ones out there that…
Ramadan is quickly approaching and you know what that means, kaftans. There are a great many fantastic kaftan designers from our region from All…
If you are looking for a dress for your BFF’s wedding I would genuinely suggest you contact one of our very talented Arab designers….
Hunza G You’ll be telling your age with this one. Do you remember the swimwear crinkly fabric of the Eighties? Or perhaps, the crinkly…
Affordable luxury is not an oxymoron, you can indeed get luxury which is affordable. When we say affordable we mean good quality at reasonable…
Marina Moscone Established in 2016, this newly minted label founded by Marina and Francesca Moscone has already made waves in the fashion community. Already…
YEON Yeon is a vision of sophistication, born and raised in Seoul, she now resides and designs in NYC. Yeon designs with a small…
1 || Fashion Nova Fashion Nova isn’t just a swimwear site, but its extensive swimwear collection is impressive. Very well priced at around $30…
Meet Haneen; the pretty soft spoken young lady with massive amounts of talent; the driving force behind the new line Koshtban! A law graduate…
We love those new designer brands but it’s taking us a little bit of time to get a hang of the pronunciations. What a…
One of the resolutions on every fashionista’s list is originality, attempting to show your unique self when the fashion world’s press is trying to…
Arab designers are taking over the world by storm, be they in art, fashion or design. We are witnessing an evolution whereby designers are…
The holiday seasons gives us the poetic license to dress up like Christmas trees if we feel like it.We don’t want to break the…
The fashion industry is forever bustling with new names and new designs but do they really all make it? The life span of fashion…
We all know that texting while driving is a serious offense, it’s an offense to fellow humans. A recent study by Virginia Tech states…
The fashion industry is made up of creatives that have the most ambitious ideas and then there are the business-minded people that only see…
On November 1 we will start our prostate cancer awareness campaign.This silent killer is responsible for approximately 22% of all male cancer deaths, the…
The launch of the Nejla Bint Asem collaboration with jewellery mogul Damas at the Rotana hotel was as expected, sophisticated, organized and prompt.As I rush into the hotel…
The Dubai District Fashion Council have announced the 2017 Vogue Fashion Prize and CIIN believes that the following talented Jordanians should apply for a…
At CIIN, we love talent, and by that we mean exclusive, one of a kind, mesmerising with a-story- behind- to- tell kind of talent…..
On behalf of the CIIN team, Editorial Manager Yasmeen Shawwa participated in ZINC Jordan’s discussion panel; the Design Studio initiative, and below is a…
Fairy lights, lots and lots of fairy lights…Those were the instructions given… Three dresses, three very distinct attitudes, challenging the norms of party dressing….
Raya Bisharat is a familiar name in Amman, but in my opinion, she needs to be an internationally familiar name. I want her to leap…
CIIN’s exclusive interview with Dala Abdul Hadi and Ola Kaka of Jordanian brand Flamingo Republic I see them walking up to me from…
And that’s a wrap, Tania Fares’ book launch is behind us, and what lingers in my mind of this beautiful woman is a reinforcement of…
The White Bandana movement has been put in motion and it’s encouraging the whole global fashion community to join the #TiedTogether movement and express…
In today’s world of fashion and design there is little that makes you take a ‘double take’. So much out there to look at,…
Lebanese-American designer Rami Kadi’s proposition for spring was all about modern attitude with a twist… Off-white lace, tulle and silk crepe de chine was…
We have fallen in love with Dry Clean Only a fashion brand from Bangkok. What sets this young brand apart is the uniqueness of the products,…
If there is one thing that Jordan is synonymous with, it is good times with friends and family. Whether you are dining or partying…
It is a time for celebration at the Bil Arabi Jewelry design house… Ten years of dreaming up and laying down one of a…
Alex of Bohemia is the sort of company you go to when you know you need to start wearing a military jacket but can’t bear…
Virginie Courtin-Clarins is the one to call when you have a beauty question. Virginie comes from a beauty dynasty; she is the granddaughter of…
Janan Shihadeh is a confessed artaholic. An insatiable appetite for art, paint brush in hand, she is unstoppable. Coloring in the black and white world…
Fashion royalty Sama and Haya Abu Khadra, aka Simi and Haze on Instagram have staying power. Attending fashion weeks since the age of 14 these identical…
Season after season, Bouchra Jarrar’s atelier becomes more and more packed with admirers and clients. Her slow-cooked rise to fame in the fashion industry is impressive,…
There is something raw, genuine and earnest about Isabel Marant. Married to uber-trendy accessories designer Jérome Dreyfuss, she leads a life unlike many in…
Hi, my name is ÇIRIIN and I am a gym wear addict. I never really thought I had a problem, till my sister came…
Some things are just meant to be, it seemed quite natural, fated even, when the quintessentially Parisian designer Julie de Libran accepted the job…
Leggera Nell’ Aria translates to “Light As Air” and this pretty much sums up the attitude of this treasure trove. Bursting with delightful items, the…
Two great talents, two strong mothers, two beautiful success stories. As I look back on my time in the fashion world, there are some…
Tamara Mellon’s new venture into leather goods has proven troublesome, given her recent legal battle with Jimmy Choo, having accused them of anti-competitive practices,…
My daughter and I were watching The Voice recently, the contestant was asked to say a few words about her mentor, Adam Levine. Before…