Muna Al Maamari, the force behind the Instagram account @the.queen.of.oman, and literally the fashion queen of Oman is a top influencer who keeps drawing followers to her account with her perfectly curated fashion pieces – without ever revealing her face
“I come from a conservative family…besides, I like to keep my personal life private,” muses Muna Al-Maamari, a Muscat based teacher, explaining her decision to hide her face from the camera. She graduated from the Sultan Qaboos University with a Bachelor of Education (Arabic) and has, since, found her foothold in the big, seemingly infinite world of social media, with her exciting dose of narratives that have established her as a noted Omani blogger, specialised in fashion as a queen.
So, what does fashion mean to you?
It means the passion for life and beauty, a secret of stylishness, and a magical world of innovation that I constantly look forward to.
Do you follow any style or fashion dictates to stay in tune with international trends?
Speaking of dressing, I tend to wear Eastern style. As for accessories – shoes, bags, perfumes and makeup – I prefer to buy international brands.
Is there any one style that defines your fashion ideals?
I don’t follow a specific trend or style, but I always look forward to what is new and unique so I can meet the requirements of modern fashion.
Any event in your personal fashion journey, that you would call a learning experience?
I have attended many fashion exhibitions and shows in Oman, and they have all been learning experiences. In addition to that, I constantly follow works of new designers, both within and outside my country, through social media, which have all played a big role in the process of gaining experience.
What inspires your style and fashion?
For me, personally, I would say my favourites are classy and attractive clothes.
What would you recommend as must have wardrobe essentials/staples?
- Bags and shoes from one of the known brands, such as Chanel, Dior, Fendi, and Gucci
- Abbayas from famous designers
What is your top fashion secret?
The secret always lies in the tact one uses and one’s ability to understand the general tastes without offending anyone’s sentiments.
Any fashion tips and guidelines for readers?
Keep following to understand what is new in this sector. Also, be in touch with social networking (websites/blogs) platforms that are linked with fashion.
What is your favourite autumn/winter fashion?
As an Arabic woman, I do care about my Abaya’s material, as well as the colours that are appropriate for each season.
What trends are you most looking forward to include in your wardrobe?
I would love to have a wide variety of different brand collections and different outfits from Omani and other designers.
What is your biggest accomplishment in your online fashion life?
I have been able to influence many Omani and non-Omani female followers through my Instagram account, meeting the requirements of modern fashion and helping them to know the best way to dress up. Additionally, I was successful in attracting a wide group of designers inside and out of the Sultanate, besides many worldwide brands from Australia, Holland and other countries. Arabic satellite channels have also been attracted by my accounts in social networks and they have published some of my posts in their programmes.