Photographs by Rafic
Interview by Khalid Abdel-Hadi
Make-up by Nada Al-Agha
Hair by Mahmoud Karajogly
Digital artwork by Atef Daglees
Behind the scenes video by Ala’a Abu Qasheh and Mustafa Rashed.
Special thanks to Auberge restaurant and Jordan Cafe (مقهى الأردن) in downtown Amman.

 

Jana Zeineddine was spotted treading in her knock-off Karen Millens in downtown Amman. And although this recently-labeled “Nouveau Riche” actress has been transformed from Chav to Chic, she remains true to her old ways. Her Jordanian husband lured her to Amman from her Texas trailer set, and her “white trash lifestyle” lured her to the streets, where she continues to opt for a more personal shopping experience.  Spectators could not help but stare at her while she viciously ate bizr as she strutted her stuff on Friday afternoon, shells spattered on the floor and mounting around her feet. Maybe it could be concluded that you can take a girl out of the trailer but you can’t take the trashiness out of the girl. Surrounding the controversy, My.Kali joins her in awe!

The First World War might have stirred the beginnings of a sexual revolution in the West, but in the Middle East, it’s still a man’s world. Women, here, do have the joy of making noise, speaking up and speaking out, especially in public spaces.  And luckily, there’s usually someone with an argument to make.

 

Striped shirt, stretch-fitted dress with brown leather belt, black pumps, and leather studded bag all by Karen Millen. Silver-gold pleated earnings by Tafaneen Jewels at Mlabbas Rainbow St. store. Head scarf from Abdali Market

Left: One shoulder black and beige mini cocktail dress, black satin pumps by Karen Millen. Black copper earnings with turquoise stones by Najwan Accessoriesat Cafe’ Des Artiste. head scarf at Abdali Friday Market. Right: Striped shirt, stretch-fitted dress with brown leather belt, black pumps, and leather studded bag all by Karen Millen. Silver-gold pleated earnings by Tafaneen Jewels at Mlabbas Rainbow St. store. Head scarf from Abdali Market

Get in touch with your odd soul when feeling like an outcast in Jordan Cafe in downtown Amman and flaunt it! Orange fitted dress by Karen Millen. Leather and gold pleated earnings vintage. Second-hand leather jacket with hatta detailed inseams worn over shoulder. Head scarf from Abdali Friday market

Never shy away from playing the dumb card when on a roll in a winning game! Orange fitted dress by Karen Millen. Leather and gold pleated earnings vintage. Second-hand leather jacket with hatta detailed inseams worn over shoulder. Head scarf from Abdali Friday fleamarket

Orange fitted dress by Karen Millen. Leather and gold pleated earnings vintage. Second-hand leather jacket with hatta detailed inseams worn over shoulder. Head scarf from Abdali Friday fleamarket

Lunch 101! Hunger can be demeaning when it wants to be! Jana gorge on fork-full of onion salad in Auberge restaurant, downtown Amman, wearing a strapless dress with flower graphics, and leather studded bag by Karen Millen. Silver Constantinople coin necklace and turquoise stones earnings by Najwan Accessories at Cafe Des Artiste. Head scarf stylist’s own

One shoulder black and beige mini cocktail dress, black satin pumps by Karen Millen. Black copper earnings with turquoise stones by Najwan Accessoriesat Cafe’ Des Artiste. head scarf at Abdali Friday Market

Strut down Basman St. when observing the city’s vintage musk! One shoulder black and beige mini cocktail dress, black satin pumps by Karen Millen. Black copper earnings with turquoise stones by Najwan Accessoriesat Cafe’ Des Artiste. head scarf at Abdali Friday Market

 

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