The Designer

Hi, I'm Aliaa.

Notch is personal to me. I design each silhouette myself, from the first idea to the final fitting, and I only release a design when it feels right to me.

I love clothes that do something: a collar that stands up for you, a sleeve with volume, a piece you can wear three ways. I want you to feel bold, a little dramatic and completely yourself when you put it on.

Everything is made in small batches here in Egypt. That means fewer pieces, more care, and something you won't see on everyone else.

Thank you for wearing my work. It means more than you know.

Aliaa Founder and designer, Notch
The process

From an idea to your wardrobe.

Every Notch piece goes through the same quiet journey before it reaches you.

  1. 01The idea
    It usually starts with one detail: a collar, a cuff, a way a belt can tie.
  2. 02The fabric
    Wool felt, crinkle foil, poplin and vegan leather, chosen for weight and drape.
  3. 03The fit
    Each design is fitted and adjusted before it goes into production.
  4. 04The finish
    Produced in small runs in Egypt, so quantities stay limited.

Her winter pieces