Tyler Ellis x Hamda Al Fahim
- the EDIT staff

- 4 days ago
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An Evening Bag Capsule Released for Ramadan 2026

The evening bag occupies a specific role during Ramadan. It functions as a fixed point within wardrobes that shift nightly across iftar invitations, private gatherings, and Eid celebrations. The Ramadan 2026 collaboration between Tyler Ellis and Emirati designer Hamda Al Fahim addresses that role directly.
The capsule introduces a series of structured evening bags built on Tyler Ellis’s established silhouettes, reinterpreted through textile work produced at Hamda Al Fahim’s Abu Dhabi atelier. The collaboration merges two distinct practices: Ellis’s precision-driven bag construction and Al Fahim’s surface-based embroidery and embellishment.

Production remains centred in Italy, where Tyler Ellis manufactures its collections. Each bag maintains the brand’s signature proportions and closures, including the Pinecone clasp that has become one of its defining design elements. For this capsule, the closure appears in a Swarovski crystal–set variation on the Silver Diamonds Meme Pouch, reinforcing the bag’s position as an evening object rather than a day accessory.
Material selection anchors the collection. Hand-embroidered fabrics introduce surface variation across otherwise controlled silhouettes. The embroidery originates from Hamda Al Fahim’s couture practice, where textile development operates as the foundation of garment construction. Transferring that process onto small leather goods shifts the embroidery into a different functional context.
Scale remains consistent with Tyler Ellis’s established evening formats. The bags are designed to sit within the hand rather than on the shoulder, reinforcing their role as formal accessories. Structure is maintained through internal framing, ensuring the bag retains its geometry regardless of material treatment.

The collaboration reflects a broader shift in Ramadan capsules across luxury accessories. Earlier releases often centred on colour adjustments to existing inventory. Recent collaborations introduce regionally specific textile work and production partnerships. The integration of embroidery from an Abu Dhabi atelier into Italian-made bag construction reflects this progression.
Tyler Ellis has built its reputation on formal evening bags designed for controlled settings. Hamda Al Fahim operates within couture, producing garments structured around hand embroidery and proportion. The Ramadan 2026 capsule aligns these practices within a single object category.
The release enters the market during a period when accessories assume increased importance within Ramadan wardrobes. Evening bags move between multiple outfits across the month, functioning as stable elements within changing silhouettes.
This collaboration positions the bag accordingly. The capsule does not expand into new forms. It reinforces an existing one through material and surface treatment, aligning Italian construction with Gulf-based textile work. The result is defined by structure, embroidery, and proportion.


