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Assiut Spotted: Daphne Guinness

Did you catch the dress that the iconic vintage assiut gown Daphne Guinness wore to the British Fashion Awards?
On December 1, 2025, Daphne and designer Annie Doble wowed the fashion world with their appearance at the British Fashion Awards.

Designer Annie Doble, owner of the exclusive boutique “Annie’s of Ibiza,” has a passion for transforming vintage assiut into modern designs. On her boutique’s website, you can take a look at Annie’s latest offerings, along with an archive of past designs like these below.
Daphne’s bespoke ensemble appeared worldwide in numerous fashion websites. Here are a few links if you’re interested in seeing more.
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This two-piece ensemble inspires me to make another bolero jacket.  I’m adding it to my 2026 project list.

Dawn Devine ~ Davina
Dec. 2025

 

 

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Fall 2025 Studio Davina Updates

Fall 2025: Studio Updates

There are times when you put your head down and start working and then suddenly it’s six weeks later before you have a moment to breathe.

The past six weeks have been devastatingly busy, with sewing gigs, a paid performance, Inktober, a purple bra and our annual dance festival!

Here are a few of the things I mention in this course of this video:

 

 

 

 

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2025 Fabulous Fall Festival – Saturday, Nov. 8

 

We’re one month out from our annual belly dance event, The Fabulous Fall Festival, hosted by the event production team BABDAMA, aka Bay Area Belly Dance and Music Association. 

2025 – Fabulous Fall Festival – For Leyla

This year, our event is honoring our fallen friend and organization co-founder, Leyla Lanty.  While she won’t be with us in person, she will carry on in our memories.  We’re dedicating this event to her and celebrating her life and work.

For more information about our event, visit the official website at babdama.org

Perhaps I’ll see you there?
Dawn Devine ~ Davina
Oct. 2025