Egyptian designer Marmar Halim founded her label in 2012 after studying fashion in Cairo with Istituto di Moda Burgo in Milan. Her Dubai-based house is known for evening and bridal gowns, pleating and a dialogue between Eastern glamour and Western line. The dresses are designed for rooms where a quiet entrance is not really an option.
Marmar Halim: Evening and Bridal Gowns From a Dubai-Based House
The long entrance
The long entrance is where the brand’s point of view becomes easiest to read. Egyptian designer Marmar Halim founded her label in 2012 after studying fashion in Cairo with Istituto di Moda Burgo in Milan. Look for the details that make the category feel specific rather than merely expensive.
Scarf-detailed georgette gown
MARMAR HALIM
$7,750
Sleeveless gathered pleated chiffon gown
MARMAR HALIM
$3,065
Draped satin gown
MARMAR HALIM
$3,295
Cape-effect plissé crepe de chine gown
MARMAR HALIM
$3,705
Strapless plissé gown
MARMAR HALIM
$7,520
Off-the-shoulder draped brocade gown
MARMAR HALIM
$3,675
Pleated taffeta gown
MARMAR HALIM
$4,615
One-shoulder satin gown
MARMAR HALIM
$2,285
Cape-effect plissé metallic-satin gown
MARMAR HALIM
$3,475
Pleated sequined chiffon gown
MARMAR HALIM
$3,535
Strapless pleated satin-trimmed crepe gown
MARMAR HALIM
$3,530
Pleated ruched satin gown
MARMAR HALIM
$3,620
Asymmetric draped crepe midi dress
MARMAR HALIM
$1,945
Asymmetric draped satin gown
MARMAR HALIM
$2,910
Cape-effect plissé satin gown
MARMAR HALIM
$2,660
Pleated off-the-shoulder taffeta gown
MARMAR HALIM
$4,135
Our honest take
Our honest take is that Marmar Halim works best when you let its strongest idea stay visible. Her Dubai-based house is known for evening and bridal gowns, pleating and a dialogue between Eastern glamour and Western line If you take one thing away, choose the piece that gives you a clear shape or gesture and build around it. I went deeper on a related idea in Black Dresses: Mesh Sleeves, Sequins, Tanks and Evening Gowns. I went deeper on a related idea in Jenny Packham Gowns: Sequin, Beaded and Crystal Evening Dresses.
