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In Jeddah’s Alleyways: Olgaç Bozalp lenses the understated charm of Saudi urban life
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In his latest shoot, London-based photographer Olgaç Bozalp, highlights a blend of luxury fashion and local authenticity in Jeddah’s alleyways, a juxtaposition that breathes life into the often overlooked poetic details of Saudi urban life.
This fashion editorial brings Prada’s latest Donna and Uomo collections to the atmospheric streets and alleyways of Saudi Arabia’s coastal haven and features a creative pool of talent, including Ragada, Yasser Alzahrani, Mo, AbdulAziz Noor, Dounia, Maryam, Nawaf, and Yousef Nawaff, celebrating the rich diversity and subtle charisma of its cast.
Images originally published in Dazed MENA issue 00 | Order here
arqué suede bag and teddy bag charm BOTH PRADA
Maryam wears shetland wool sweater, velvet shirt, organzine skirt and brushed leather loafers ALL PRADA
Ragada wears embroidered sable compact dress PRADA
Yousef wears mohair wool jacket, cotton shirt, mohair wool trousers and brushed leather shoes ALL PRADA
Dounia wears cashgora coat, ribbed knit jersey pants, patent leather boots and galleria patent bag ALL PRADA
AbdulAziz wears cashmere sweater, mohair wool jacket, mohair wool trousers and brushed leather shoes ALL PRADA
galleria patent bag PRADA
Dounia wears single-breasted cashgora coat, organzine skirt and brushed leather loafers ALL PRADA
soft lux bag PRADA
Yasser wears mohair wool jacket, cotton shirt, mohair wool trousers and brushed leather shoes ALL PRADA
Mo wears cotton jacket with shearling collar, cashmere cardigan, mohair wool trousers and brushed leather shoes ALL PRADA
Bozalp, who has long dreamt of visiting the Kingdom, used this opportunity to not only create but also immerse himself in the culture. Alongside stylist Ali Ammar, he even undertook the spiritual journey of Ummrah, adding resonance to the project.
The shoot captures the essence of Jeddah’s heritage while anchoring Prada’s designs within a setting that feels both contemporary and deeply rooted.
Images originally published in Dazed MENA issue 00 | Order here