Amal Clooney is a quiet person who prefers to keep her private life private. She devotes her time to her twins, her work as a barrister, and her activism for human rights. Her style never fails to impress on the rare occasions she does make public appearances.
The working mum gave the classic jeans-and-a-nice-top combination a modern update earlier this week for dinner in New York’s Midtown – she’s in the city for a meeting with the UN – wearing baggy jeans, a crystallised top and a blazer. The following day, she emerged from the Whitby Hotel with her mother in yet another glamorous look – a red dress from Sukeina’s spring/summer 2022 collection.
The scene-stealing midi, which skimmed just below her knee, is a similar cut to some of the fitted dresses that define her polished work wardrobe, with its high neck, cinched waist and body-sculpting silhouette, but the unique hand-braided “Bassari” skirt set it apart from Clooney’s business-casual wardrobe.
Designer Omar Salam, founder and creative director of Sukeina – a finalist for this year’s CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund – is behind Amal’s fiery look. He’s used to dressing female powerhouses: in the recent past, Naomi Campbell and Oscar-winner Jessica Chastain have worn his designs.
Salam wanted to excite his wealthy clientele for spring/summer 2022. “I keep telling my customers that this is a moment to engage in the playfulness and joy of life,” he previously told Vogue. “This [season] is a bit of a departure; shapes are softer, the rhythm is joyous, and Sukeina’s woman feels different. Of course, she’s still doing big things, but she’s having fun too.” That last line sums Amal up perfectly.
Source: Glamour
