There are moments in a designer’s journey that feel larger than fashion. Moments where a piece is no longer just a dress, but a gesture of respect, admiration, and belonging.
Creating a dress for HRH Princess Muna Al Hussein was one of those moments for me.
For many of us in Jordan, Princess Muna is more than a royal figure. She is a presence that has quietly shaped generations with grace, elegance, and a deep sense of devotion to this country. She carries herself with a rare kind of dignity, the kind that fills a room without asking for attention. When she enters a space, you feel it immediately. There is warmth, kindness, and a regal calm that is impossible to ignore.
Designing for someone like her is not simply about creating something beautiful. It is about translating a spirit.
From the beginning, I wanted the dress to reflect her profound love for Jordan and the nature that shapes our identity. Jordan is a land of quiet strength, of mountains, valleys, and wild flowers that bloom unexpectedly in the desert. We wanted the dress to feel like a continuation of that story.
The piece was designed to be timeless. Something that could exist beyond seasons or trends, just like the values she represents. We incorporated traditional Arabic embroidery, crafted carefully by hand, allowing every stitch to carry a sense of heritage and intention.
At the heart of the design was one of her favourite flowers, the Jordanian Black Iris. Known for its deep royal purple colour, the Black Iris is more than a flower for us. It is a symbol of resilience and beauty, a reminder of the richness of our land. Translating it into the embroidery felt like bringing a piece of Jordan itself into the garment.
Every detail was approached with care, from the silhouette to the placement of the embroidery, allowing the dress to feel both regal and quietly poetic.
Then came the moment none of us expected.
The dress appeared in Her Royal Highness’s New Year greeting card.
Seeing that image for the first time was deeply emotional for me. It was a moment of pride not only as a designer, but as a Jordanian. A reminder that when you create from a place of sincerity and respect for your culture, the work finds its way into meaningful places.
For me, this dress will always represent more than a design.
It represents admiration for a woman who embodies grace and service. It represents Jordan, its nature, and its stories. And it represents the quiet power of craftsmanship when it is guided by love for where we come from.
Some creations stay with you long after they are finished.
This one will always be close to my heart.
With the deepest respect and gratitude,
Reema Dahbour
