# Contemporary Middle Eastern Fashion The Kalyah Spring/Summer 2018 Collection is Effortlessly Chic By Jana Pijak | Published 2018-03-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kalyah-springsummer-2018 References: [buro247.me](http://www.buro247.me/fashion/insiders/kalyah-interview-ounass.html) The Kalyah Spring/Summer 2018 collection is a contemporary take on classic, Middle Eastern silhouettes and is the latest offering from designer Nora Aldamer. The Middle Eastern designer creates a set of comfortable, feminine and effortlessly chic pieces that range from [maxi dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-fifth) to sleepwear-inspired separates. The collection's other standout pieces are loose-fitting tunics and layered dresses that are reminiscent of workwear overalls. While the workwear silhouette is used for inspiration, Kalyah's interpretation is kept light in its material, appearing [semi-transparent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-resort-collection). Remixing cultural elements, designer Nora Aldamar creates a [chic summer-ready collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-oliver) that is crafted with versatility and function in mind. The collection's bright color scheme and patterned accents are another addition to its fun theme, ensuring wearers will make a statement while staying comfortable at the same time. Image Credit: Kalyah ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cultural Remix Fashion:** Opportunity to create fashion that remixes different cultures and ethnicities in an innovative and chic way. - **Effortlessly Chic Clothing:** Opportunity to develop clothing that is comfortable, feminine, and effortlessly chic for everyday wear. - **Layered Dress Silhouettes:** Opportunity to create garments inspired by workwear overalls with loose-fitting silhouettes and semi-transparent materials for a unique look. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Designers can take inspiration from classic, Middle Eastern silhouettes and create modern twists on the traditional styles. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can experiment with semi-transparent materials to create lightweight, comfortable clothing for warm weather seasons. - **Retail:** Retailers can diversify their product offerings by featuring cultural remix and layered dress styles that are both trendy and versatile. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Ramadan Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trendyol.md) - [Middle Eastern-Inspired Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/act-ii-collection.md) - [Region-Inspired Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abaya-capsule.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-kind-of-guise-3.md) - [Desert-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-ss25-collection.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Heritage-Inspired Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katherine-tashs-spring-2026.md)