At the fifth edition of Art Dubai, Van Cleef & Arpels invited viewers on a visual exploration, with their remarkable exhibit, “Les Voyages Extraordinaires.” Since its foundation, journeys have always been an integral part of Van Cleef & Arpels’ identity, both in terms of its search and prospection of gemstones and its High Jewelry creations.
JOHANNESBURG: Preppy meets philanthropy in a new international clothing line being launched by Nelson Mandela’s foundation.
PARIS: It’s not every day you’ll see models collide on the runway, much less a head-on crash between two encased in plexiglass bubbles like oversized versions of the plastic eggs that pantyhose used to be sold in.
PARIS: Coveted handbag maker Louis Vuitton lifted the curtain on the dark underbelly of love Wednesday with a fetishist fall-winter 2011-12 collection built around corsets, patent leather boots, handcuffs and other obscure objects of desire.
PARIS: Paris prosecutors on Wednesday ordered famed fashion designer John Galliano to stand trial in the coming months over alleged racial insults.
PARIS: The venue where Dries Van Noten held his fall-winter 2011-12 ready-to-wear show was almost completely dark, but the Belgian designer’s colorblock dresses, in eye-popping prints and high-wattage lame, lit up the stately hall.
Spoiler Alert: Cavemen weren’t as hairy as the Captain Cavemen creators, Hanna and Barbera, would like you to think.
In fact, shaving hair from the face and head of men was a way of survival. It offered enemies in hand combat less to grasp onto and less territory for mites to inhabit.
Nothing is better than sitting at a Parisian café in January during Men’s Fashion Week watching the catwalk of young, chiseled-face models and their chic styles passing through trendy Etienne Marcel.
Ava Gardner. Rita Hayworth. Audrey Hepburn. Ingrid Bergman. They just don’t make them like they used to.
I met Gucci Westman early in the morning at a beautiful hotel in Dubai — a mere hours after she arrived in Dubai. My interview had been slotted in last minute as a result of pulling a few strings. In fact, Westman had only been told of it five minutes prior to my joining her at the breakfast table.
Kids know what they want; and now, thanks to luxury childrenswear designer, Bonnie Young, they can get it.
People are always interested in what’s new and upbeat. Thanks to the Internet, Facebook, YouTube, Blogspot, Wikipedia, Wordpress and Twitter, it is easier than ever to get instant news and gossip.
Gossip Girl here. Your one and only source into the fashionable lives of the Middle Eastern elite.” Okay, so I’m not Kristen Bell’s voice-over in the East Coast version of the O.C. . Nor am I going to expose some scandalous rumor in these next 800 words.
Quit smoking. Lose weight. Every year we have the same kind of lifestyle-altering New Year’s resolutions. And every year, the fashionistas’ of the world commit to their annual pledge: To never be caught out of vogue.
Chanel. Dior. Lanvin. We do love our designer clothes. And this New Year will be no different. While the recession maybe over, many of us are still a little more than weary when it comes to racking up the dollars signs on our credit cards. Thankfully, you don’t need to be a millionaire to dress like a million bucks.
Women in Jeddah were recently given the chance to beautify themselves for free while also learning about the latest beautifying products in the market all under one roof. And they made the most of it. With word of mouth advertising proving the key mode of communication, women made a beeline to the Jeddah Hilton where the ‘International Exhibition for Cosmetics’ was held. Not only did they get to know about the latest innovation and trends in this field, they were given the opportunity to try products for free at the expo.
When one speaks of elegant dresses that combine modesty and makes a woman look charming, traditional Pakistani attire such as the Shalwar Qameez, Shararas and Ghararas come to mind. For long, these dresses have not only kept their native wearers captivated by their beauty but have also attracted the attention of others. Of late, many Saudis love to theme some of their parties — more particularly henna parties — on such dresses. However, getting exclusive Pakistani designer wear in the Kingdom is not a piece of cake.
Sometimes it’s good to be bad. Especially when being bad is submitting to the temptation of the “Black Diamond King.” Forget the Prince of Darkness. Azature, the designer behind the eponymous line, is the new master of design seducing the fashion world to be sinfully indulgent.
Saudi makeup artist encourages minimum makeup for maximum beauty. Manal Khayat, Saudi makeup artist and adopted makeup trainer by Makeup Studio Company in Holland, is an example to look up to.
It wouldn’t be a fashion week in Dubai, if there weren’t abayas strutting the catwalk. Thanks to Lamya Abedin, the Emirati designer behind the new label Queen of Spades, this wasn’t your usual abaya fashion show.
This season, it seems we’re not the only ones with the golden statuette on our minds — designers at New York’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week also appeared to have Oscar fever, and consequently, extracted design inspiration from these acclaimed productions.
Many women dream of having smooth skin with a natural glow, especially if they have weary skin, dark spots and pimple scars. The best solution to achieve healthier skin is to get a peel at the dermatologist.
The ninth edition of Dubai Fashion Week (DFW) came to an end this past Saturday. DFW Fall/Winter 2011 showcased 50 international and regional designers across 35 shows.
LONDON: There was tradition and modernity, sober styles and touches of whimsy: the wedding of Prince William to Kate Middleton showcased Britain’s fashion roots, as well as the claim it’s staking at the forefront of haute couture.
No other woman exudes the amount of opulence that has today become synonymous with the name Elizabeth Taylor than the woman herself. The sparkle of the unparalleled jewels she would flaunt was only matched by the sparkle of her iconic violet eyes.
For many of us, buying that new luxury handbag we’ve been drooling over usually means very little cash left over to put inside it. However, thanks to NET-A-PORTER Limited’s newest fashion endeavor, THE OUTNET.COM, fashionistas worldwide can now save a few more pennies, without sacrificing style!
Yes, we are in the age of revolution, so whoever frowned upon the classist version of sweatpants as couture is expelled from this school of fashion. Gone are the days of skintight jeans, and even celebrities vote for comfort as their preferred context for couture.
Children are known to be clueless and careless when it comes to keeping their outfits clean all the time. They cannot care less what they wear as long as it’s comfortable and they can drool all over it when they want to.
Creativity rolls down on the red carpet this season with tradition, beauty, picturesque fashion, grandiose fabrics and contemporary couture. Lakme collaborates all the big names, celebrities and entrepreneurs from India and all across the world for their Fashion Week. The who’s who of fashion, art and commerce make sure to flaunt their presence on this stage because they know the world is watching — and even if it is not, at least one billion Indians are.
Be who you are and wear it on your finger. Better yet, make a statement. Cocktail rings are the new rage; and yes, they are back with a bling. Assertive is the new fashion trend on your fingers, so make sure you flash facade with elegance. Celebrities flash their bling as cocktail rings make a top trend in the fashion industry.
The girls at Arab News are rejoicing. Just around the corner from our offices, in the heart of Al-Kayal Street in Jeddah, is a new tranquil escape from all the tedious interviews and never-ending typing. Spa Lounge, an oasis of relaxation, has come to our aid in the form of the city’s newest all female spa. Hallelujah!
Mother’s Day is celebrated around the world to honor the heart of the family. It's a day is when children (and in many cases husbands) show their love and compassion for their mothers by giving them thoughtful gifts. Saudi Arabia celebrates Mother's Day on March 21, so mark your calendar!
March brings good news to us female fashionistas: Our men can finally be as fashionable as us!
It’s official! Saudi Arabian talent has made its first appearance on the red carpet!
Thanks to the talented Mohammed Ashi of Ashi Studio, Saudi Arabia has now joined the fashionable ranks of Lebanon — the Middle East Couturier to the West. Ashi Studio of Saudi Arabia dressed a record of four celebrities for this year’s Grammys!
Saudi Arabia possesses one of the biggest markets for wedding decoration, designs, preparation and suppliers. Just think of all the hotels, wedding halls and daily wedding parties that we come across. As Saudi’s youth begin to marry, the demand for wedding accessories and furniture seem to grow as well.
Lamya Abedin, the Emirati designer who gave the traditional attire abayas an all new fashion statement, is proud to announce her label’s launch in Harvey Nichols Riyadh, at Al Faisaliah Mall, starting from March 6.
Nina Ricci, the legendary French couture and fashion house opened the doors to its Middle East flagship in Dubai Mall. Located in Fashion Avenue, this 120 square meter boutique is the first one in the world to unveil the new global retail concept for the brand.
