.Last evening's Style Depend on Arabia (FTA) Honors at El Badi Royal Residence in Marrakech were actually even more relevant to design Imaan Hammam than a traditional field event. "I have actually been thrilled about joining this year's FTA Awards since the site was actually uncovered," she informs Trend. "I knew I wanted to possess an unique participation because Morocco is my home." That she performed, supplying the event's opening remarks.Though Hammam was birthed and brought up in Amsterdam, her mama is from Morocco, and also Hammam has actually often visited the nation throughout her life. "My earliest memory of Marrakech is of my mommy, my grandmother, as well as I walking through the souks and also acquiring lost," she says. "It's still among my favored points to carry out when I'm back." She also produces it a point to appreciate her beloved local food, tanjia with lemon maintain. (" It's cooked in clay-based container placed underground," she portions.) This vacation, she incorporated a heavy performs of manner and appeal to her schedule. "The very first thing that came to mind was actually to wear an authentic caftan," Hammam mentions of preparing her FTA appearance. "I connected to my friend Badr and began brainstorming. Our experts would like to perform a tribute to the royal loved ones, specifically referencing Lalla Meryem. Her looks have actually been thus inspirational to me, showcasing a mix of heritage and originality." Hammam turned to Selma Benomar for a custom dark caftan highlighting Moroccan virtuosity and design. Hairdresser Hos Hounkpatin, meanwhile, offered Hammam a '90s supermodel-esque bob along with a contemporary spin, along with make-up performer Nadia Tayeh using darker eyeliner as well as gold accents on her skin layer. The appeal, Hammam says, is one she's regularly wished to pull together for an event-- she was just expecting the ideal second. "Being actually house in Morocco for the FTA was one of the most right time." Ahead, Hammam presents Vogue just how she spent the time in Marrakech-- coming from meeting FTA Awards candidates and partaking the glam office chair to taking the stage at the service.