In the MENA region, brown has never really gone “out” of style — it’s woven into our landscapes, our interiors, our craftsmanship, and our wardrobes. But this season, the shade has returned with a new kind of intensity: chocolate brown. Rich, polished, and moodier than your classic camel, chocolate brown feels both familiar and refreshed. And it blends seamlessly with the region’s love for luxe textures and tonal layering.
These five style icons show exactly how the modern MENA woman is wearing chocolate brown now — elevated, textural, and always intentional.
Karen Wazen
The Lebanese model Karen Wazen makes the all-brown street-style fantasy come true. Leather jacket, fitted top, structured pants — all in different tones of brown end up blending effortlessly. It’s the perfect reminder that the trick to styling brown is layering multiple shades of it. Keep everything within the same warm family, and you get a look that’s soft, cohesive, and city-cool. Pair it with a tan bag and minimalist sunglasses, and brown instantly becomes the season’s most wearable neutral.
Mai Yakout
Egyptian model Mai Yakout is making a very strong case for brown as the color of the season — and she does it in the chicest way possible with a sleek, subdued chocolate-brown dress that hugs the body just right and falls in a clean, elegant line.
The slightly structured shoulders give it quiet power energy, while the deep neckline keeps it soft and feminine, proof that brown can be both strong and sultry. She styles it with sharp black pointed heels and a tiny clutch, letting the contrast bring out the richness of the shade instead of overpowering it.
Nora Attal
The Moroccan model proves that brown is anything but boring. The mix of rich textures instantly elevates the outfit — pairing a glossy brown skirt with an easy, oversized plaid shirt shows how you can balance structure with ease. It’s the perfect example of styling brown with contrast: keep one piece bold and polished, and let the rest stay relaxed and cool for that effortless, I-just-threw-this-on look.
Lana Albeik
Palestinian–Syrian model Lana Albeik turns brown into a masterclass in modern power dressing. A deep, chocolate-toned tailored coat shows how the shade can look sharp, modern, and quietly dramatic. Styling brown in a monochrome way makes the whole look feel intentional and luxe. Add gold accessories like hoops, and suddenly brown becomes a statement color — warm, refined, and undeniably chic.
Salma Abu Deif
Wrapped in a deep, glossy brown leather jacket, Egyptian actress and model, Salma Abu Deif leans all the way into this season’s chocolate-obsession, showing just how luxe and wearable brown can be. The oversized, sculpted shape is cinched at the waist, while the black wide-leg pants ground everything with clean, city-night polish.
What makes this look so good is how brown becomes the main focus, just add minimal gold jewelry, a small structured bag, and sleek hair, and the whole outfit turns into a warm, rich, modern statement.
Chocolate brown feels like the region’s natural neutral — warm like our sunsets, rich like our coffee, and timeless like our classic design codes. This season simply gives it a fresher twist: deeper tones, bolder textures, and more monochrome moments. Whether styled casually or elevated with tailoring, chocolate brown effortlessly grounds any look while adding an understated sophistication.
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