Gemy Maalouf Kaftans: The Guide to the Beaded Evening Kaftan

The kaftan is the shape that separates Gemy Maalouf from the other Beirut houses. Elie Saab and Zuhair Murad build their names on the gown; Gemy Maalouf builds a covered evening line alongside it, and the kaftan is its centre: floor-length, loose through the body, cut in crepe and chiffon, and embellished where it matters, at the neckline and the shoulder. Luxury Handbags carries 17 of them, ten of which are in the brand’s current catalogue and below. Prices run from $2,720 to $5,880.

What makes a Gemy Maalouf kaftan

Three things. The cut is loose from the shoulder with no waist seam, so the fabric falls in one line to the floor and the body reads through movement rather than fit. The fabrics are the house’s evening cloths, crepe for weight, chiffon for air, mikado for structure, organza for the ruffled pieces. And the ornament sits high: a beaded reversed collar, a crystal bow, calligraphy-style embroidery across the chest, a draped flower at the shoulder. The effect is a dress that is fully covered and still unmistakably evening.

The Ramadan capsule

The brand designs a capsule for Ramadan each year, and the 2026 capsule is where the kaftans are at their best. The embroidered kaftan carries Arabic calligraphy-style embroidery on the front of a plain crepe body, in blue and in beige; the crystal bow kaftan sets a single crystal-embellished bow along a draped V neckline. They are made for iftar and Eid, and they work equally well for a wedding with a modest dress code.

Ten Gemy Maalouf kaftans to see first

1. The chiffon kaftan: Ice Blue Loose Long Chiffon Kaftan, $5,880

Loose, long and light, in an ice blue chiffon that moves in the smallest breeze. The one for a summer evening outdoors, and the most expensive kaftan in the range because of the yardage of silk-weight chiffon in the drape.

2. The beaded neckline: Draped Back Loose-Cut Kaftan, $3,680

A loose-cut dress with beading at the neckline and a draped back, in a shiny tulle. New to Luxury Handbags this month; the orange is a warm apricot in daylight.

3. The white kaftan: Draped Shoulder Flower Kaftan, $3,470

Crepe, with a draped flower at the shoulder as the only ornament. The kaftan for a bride-adjacent event where the guest still wants to wear white with permission.

4. The ruffled hem: Loose-Cut with Ruffled Hemline Kaftan, $3,420

Embroidered organza with a high collar, three-quarter sleeves and a ruffled hemline. Pink, covered and playful at once.

5. The calligraphy kaftan in blue: Embroidered Kaftan, $3,200

From the Ramadan Capsule 2026: crepe with a reversed round neckline and Arabic calligraphy-style embroidery across the front. The most quietly beautiful piece in the collection.

6. The calligraphy kaftan in beige: Embroidered Kaftan, $3,200

The same Ramadan capsule kaftan in a warm beige, where the embroidery reads tone on tone.

7. The crystal bow: Crystal Bow Kaftan, $3,150

A draped V-neck kaftan with a crystal-embellished bow along the neckline, also from the Ramadan capsule. The one to wear to an Eid dinner.

8. The structured kaftan: Puffed 3/4 Sleeves Kaftan, $3,020

Mikado, which holds a shape, with puffed three-quarter sleeves. It reads as a gown with the ease of a kaftan.

9. The cape-sleeve kaftan: Draped Long Royal Blue Kaftan, $3,020

A draped long dress with cape-like sleeves in royal blue crepe. Cover the arms, keep the line long, and let the colour do the work.

10. The beaded high collar: 3/4 Sleeves Beaded kaftan, $2,720

Loose-cut crepe with a reversed high collar and three-quarter sleeves, beaded. Black, covered from collar to floor, and the gentlest price on this page.

How to wear one

Keep the rest quiet. A kaftan with a beaded collar wants no necklace; earrings and a cuff are enough. A heeled sandal keeps the hem off the floor, and because the body is loose, a fine belt under the bust is the one styling move that changes the silhouette without fighting the cut. For a wedding, choose a colour; for an Eid dinner, the calligraphy pieces; for a summer evening outdoors, the chiffon. Our wedding guest guide covers the accessories in more detail.

Sizing

Order your usual size. The kaftans are cut loose by design, so sizing up does nothing for the body and only drops the shoulder seam and lengthens the sleeve. The brand’s chart and the model’s measurements are in the size guide; on a 178 cm model in a US 6 the kaftans fall to the floor in a heel.

See every kaftan on the Gemy Maalouf collection page, and for the rest of the covered line, the cape-sleeved gowns are in the best Gemy Maalouf gowns by colour. For the house itself, read who is Gemy Maalouf.

Read next: the mother of the bride guide for the other covered shapes, and Gemy Maalouf in Dubai for the showroom and at-home try-on.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Gemy Maalouf kaftan?

A floor-length, loose-cut evening dress in crepe, chiffon, mikado and organza, embellished at the neckline with beading, embroidery and a crystal bow. It is the house’s covered evening shape, sold in standard sizes like the gowns.

Does Gemy Maalouf make a Ramadan collection?

Yes. The Ramadan Capsule 2026 includes kaftans with Arabic calligraphy-style embroidery and a crystal bow kaftan, all in crepe. Luxury Handbags carries them in UK sizes 4 to 18.

How much is a Gemy Maalouf kaftan?

Between $2,720 and $5,880 on Luxury Shoes , with most of the range between $3,000 and $3,500. The chiffon kaftan is the most expensive because of the fabric; the beaded crepe kaftans are the entry point.

What size kaftan should I order?

Your usual size. The kaftans are cut loose through the body by design; sizing up only drops the shoulder seam and lengthens the sleeve. See the size guide for the brand’s chart.

Can I wear a Gemy Maalouf kaftan to a wedding?

Yes, and it is one of the best answers to a modest dress code. Choose a colour rather than white, and wear it with a heeled sandal and fine jewellery so the kaftan stays the point.