Selma Boulcina

Fashion Designer

Birthplace Algeria

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About

Algerian fashion designer, stylist, and creative director known for being the founder and artistic force behind the couture house Houita Création. She is also known for showing her work at major fashion events including the Oriental Fashion Show in Paris in 2022 and Emerging Talents Milan during Milan Fashion Week FW24/25 in 2024.

Before fame

She grew up surrounded by fashion and craftsmanship. She initially pursued a different academic path and studied pharmaceutical chemistry. She later realized her passion for design and transitioned into the fashion industry, enrolling at the New Forma fashion school in Algeria. She began working closely with her mother after she completed her studies to expand and modernize her family's couture house. Her big break came in 2022 when she presented her designs at the Oriental Fashion Show in Paris as part of her first major international runway exposure.

Trivia

She has been featured in fashion publications such as L'Officiel and FabUK Magazine. She is also known for her Instagram presence where Houita Création account showcases her couture designs, collections, and fashion shows to an international audience which has amassed over 1.3 million followers.

Family life

She is from Algeria. Her mother Houita Hamerelaine is a traditional Algerian dress artisan. She and her mother have worked together on Houita Création.

Associated with

Her designs have been worn by Amel Bouchoucha.