DUBAI — Saudi Arabia-based fashion influencer Tamaraah Al-Gabbani talks style moments, fashion trends, and good and bad advice.
Best TV show or film you’ve ever seen?
My favorite show is “This is Us.” I loved it. It was a very realistic depiction of a modern family. I do not think I have ever cried so much as I have watching that show. I also felt really connected to all the characters and, over time, you become very attached to them and the outcome. I highly recommend it.
My favorite movie is probably “The Usual Suspects.” It’s the only movie I’ve ever watched that completely threw me off regarding the end. It’s very intelligently put together. I really love that. And then I also love the whole “Game of Thrones,” “House of the Dragon,” “Lord of the Rings,” series and movies.
Worst TV show or film you’ve ever seen?
Any horror thing. I can’t watch it. I can’t watch anything negative in general.
Best personal style moment so far?
My Atlantis The Royal opening looks. I did a few. The red-carpet look was one of my favorite ever. Also, this year’s Dubai World Cup look was actually covered by CNN. So those are probably my favorite style moments.
Worst personal style moment?
Oh, let’s not even go there. I have so many. It is so embarrassing.
Best accessory for a little black dress?
Red lipstick.
Worst accessory for a little black dress?
It’s very hard to say. Almost anything goes with a little black dress. You can’t really go wrong.
Best fashion trend of 2024?
I am in love with socks, tights and stockings of all colors and styles. I’m having so much fun styling them this year.
Worst fashion trend of 2024?
Elevated activewear. Like, wearing your yoga outfit with a pair of heels. As creative as I am, and as much as I like to break boundaries, I just can’t seem to like this trend.
Best advice you’ve ever been given?
‘Be a blessing.’ During COVID-19, I did a lot of Tony Robbins courses. They were life -changing. This is one of the mission statements he lives by. I found it so inspiring; it really resonated with me. I want to leave this life knowing that I did my best.
Worst advice you’ve ever been given?
That I shouldn’t work in fashion and that fashion isn’t for me.
Best thing to do when you’re feeling low?
Move your body. That came from a Tony Robbins course. He said whenever you’re not feeling good, move your body. And since I started doing that, I’ve been able to regulate my emotions much better.
Worst thing to do when you’re feeling good?
Be around negative people, or people that complain or gossip about other people.
Best holiday destination?
I love winter holiday destinations. So, snow and skiing. Like Courchevel 1850 in France, for example.
Worst holiday destination?
I’m not really a beach person, so it would be an island holiday where there’s nothing to do but lay on a beach. I like to move.
Best thing to do to ensure you have a productive day?
Get up early, get some sunlight and move my body. I usually wake up between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. and then I go to ballet, which I do about five times a week first thing in the morning.
Worst thing to do when you’re trying to have a productive day?
Be sedentary. Do not sit still if you’re trying to be productive.
Best concert you’ve ever been to?
The best concert I have ever been to would be Guns N’ Roses. I went backstage to meet Axl Rose afterwards. It was like a high point in life, and I went with my best friend at the time, and it was her dream. So, I did everything to make it come true. And obviously her happiness made me happy, and it’s an amazing memory that we have together. Another great concert was Prince at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.
Worst concert you’ve ever been to?
I don’t think I’ve ever been to a bad concert.
AN, Sep 19, 2024