Naika Just Put An Emirati Designer On The World Stage

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Naika is presently having her infinitesimal – and she’s bringing nan UAE on for nan ride.

The French-Haitian vocalist and creator is presently connected her Eclesia Tour crossed North America, and she’s been spotted donning an Emirati manner explanation connected stage.

Wearing a Dubai-based manner location ONORI, founded by Sharifa AlSharif AlHashemi, nan 28-year-old rocked a standout portion from nan marque – a sweeping feather overgarment successful a yellowish hue.

For those unfamiliar pinch ONORI, Naika (and GRAZIA) is present to present you. Launched successful 2024, nan explanation has quickly established itself arsenic 1 of nan GCC’s astir breathtaking emerging names.

From being stocked connected Ounass to being shortlisted astatine nan Fashion Trust Arabia 2025 awards, and now nan look of prime for 1 of pop’s astir talked astir performers correct now, it’s clear ONORI is connected nan rise.

The brand’s DNA is instantly recognisable successful nan portion Naika wore, peculiarly nan unapologetic femininity amongst nan pieces designed by Sharifa that has go nan ONORI signature.

The Emirati designer herself has spoken openly astir creating pieces for bold women who aren’t acrophobic of a connection – and that’s nan nonstop synergy Naika shares pinch nan brand.

Naika herself has go well-known successful nan region pursuing her two-year narration pinch Palestinian-Algerian rapper Saint Levant – 1 of nan Arab world’s biggest philharmonic exports.

Photo: @coachella and @saintlevant Instagram

The brace famously went connected their first day successful Riyadh successful 2023. Following this, nan brace became 1 of nan astir followed couples successful nan location euphony segment earlier announcing their breakup successful September 2025.

But regardless, Naika has established herself successful nan region successful her ain right, having performed astatine festivals including Dubai’s MOTB Festival and Soundstorm successful Saudi Arabia.

And now, choosing an Emirati explanation for her biggest circuit to date, then, feels little for illustration a coincidence and much for illustration loyalty to nan region – and we emotion to spot it.