Abdulla Al-Abdulla
23, Qatari. Fashion consultant
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What’s your favourite wardrobe item?
I’m completely obsessed with boots right now. To be specific, I would say a beautiful pair of python leather Saint Laurent boots that I can’t seem to ever take off!
How would you describe your style?
Unconventional. I love to contrast pieces and fool around with formal and casual. In other words, mix things up! Life would be ever so boring otherwise.
What does your style say about you?
I tend to dress depending on the way that I feel. For example, I very rarely wear sweatpants, that would be for the days that I feel defeated.
What’s the best style advice you can give to our readers?
Stick to what you feel comfortable in. In order to be confident, one must be comfortable.
What’s the best style advice that you have been given?
My mother always used to remind me to dress for myself, rather than for other people.
How has your style changed as you’ve got a bit older?
My style has not changed much at all. It just keeps adapting to fit my current lifestyle.
Does your style change when you travel?
My style does not drastically change when I travel. I tend to change style in correlation with different seasons. It usually goes from unique and edgy in the winter, to a more classic look in the summer.
Which essential wardrobe items can you not live without?
A leather jacket, a decent watch and a slick pair of shoes.
Who’s your style icon and why?
I wouldn’t say I have a specific style icon. Not to be narcissistic, but I am majorly self-inspired when it comes to the way I dress. However, I have always admired the oldies like Marlon Brando and James Dean. They always just seemed to be effortlessly cool. I love that.
