The perfect drink can be your fixer. It helps you drift into that space of mysticism. However, indulging in morning tea is passé unless it is at Prêt-à-Portea in Berkley London. Tea, for example, is now infused with exotic flavors like Pear Caramel, Camomile Citron, Wild Blossom and Berries and Chocolate Mint Truffle, as new fashion contemporaries. The same goes for water—but we strictly mean Vitamin Water.
It is easy; it is exciting. It is a façade of colorful art. It is an extension of your mood displayed on your fingernails. Nails and colors are synonymous; they work as complimentary artistic tools.
Among the wide selection of luxury items, designer watches and jewelry are the most admired ones in Saudi Arabia. Those items are considered not only as important part of people's daily dress code, but also symbols of social status and fashion taste. As Jewelry epitomizes wealth, and designer watches and jewelry epitomizes style and class.
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.
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!
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.
Egyptians have regained their pride in the wake of the revolution. This newly rediscovered patriotism has become the driving force to attract business.
In an endeavor to promote a range of creations, self-expressions and activities to the experience of dining, The Courtyard hosted the Urban Art Show Tuesday evening, which showcased social, fashion, street, architectural and fine art prints of local photographers.
Sophisticated in its materials and stones, yet trendy in its design, Gemme Couture is the luxurious answer to bespoke, casual jewelry. An exclusive line created from precious and semi-precious stones and fine South Sea and Tahitian pearls, Gemme Couture was born out of the contemporary design disciplines of the West alongside a strong, rich flair of the East.
This month, Lux Beauty Gallery had Saudi allure on full display. Having launched first in Riyadh, the Gallery then moved to Dammam, only to have the West coast city of Jeddah as its final destination this week. With acclaimed experts in fashion, hair, and makeup, the occasion marked one of the first events to be dedicated to a comprehensive look into Arabian beauty.
The Jeddah Youth Business committee (JYB) and Sawani, in joint collaboration with Design magazine, organized the first STITCH event to promote local fashion, jewelry and product designers on May 10 at Jeddah’s Red Sea Mall.
All of us can recall the time when we were young, budding fashionistas flipping through the fashion magazines of the 1980s, admiring the iconic black-and-white images of GUESS’ ad campaign. These 1950’s stylized ads featured sultry models, often unknowns, who then gained prominence through them — think Claudia Schiffer, Eva Herzigova and Laetitia Casta. These models and their seductive Sex Kitten appeal made GUESS more than a household name; it made it an irresistible lifestyle — one that we all dreamed to be a part of.
The definition of a concept store is an eclectic haven for the interaction and fusion of fashion, design, art, photography music, and technological breakthrough.
Many Saudi women suffer from obesity. One effective treatment lies in exercise, but the cost of membership to athletic clubs means that for many women the only options are: Exercise at home or outside. But going out means wearing an abaya, and wearing an abaya makes exercise more arduous than it already is.
It’s June, and we all know what that means: wedding season. While many may love the idea of all night dance-athons with relatives and friends, others find the constant planning and re-planning of summer travel plans to suit these momentous dates as nothing more than another inconvenient call to my already annoyed travel agent.
Two years ago, in the midst of the war in Gaza, four Arab creative minds decided it was time to introduce a new concept to the region: contemporary fashion with a conscious. The result was El Horreya.
Why go to the spa when the spa can come to you? Spa To Go is exactly what it sounds like: Any service you want comes right to your home. Transforming your space into a place for relaxation and comfort is what Spa To Go aims for and does.
The first week of June will be an exciting one for Saudi fashion designer Effa. Based in Dubai, the designer began in 2006 with the launch of her first prêt-a-porter collection. Five years later, Effa is finally opening the doors of her first eponymous boutique, located at the Palm Strip in Dubai.
Plastic bags, newspapers, empty cans and cotton are trash to most people. However, to the students of Children’s World Schools, such items became the materials of fashion for their annual "Trashion" show.
The healing properties of gems and crystals have been known since ancient times. Incidentally, Thomas Edison thought that his success was due to a pocketful of quartz crystals he always carried with him.
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.
After having the Placenta Diamond Facial, I look in the mirror and it’s like the past five days haven’t been filled with fashion show after fashion show, and the past four nights weren’t spent awake reporting back to the Arab News main office. Instead, I look fresh faced and well rested. This must be a trick, I think to myself. Or at the very least, they must just have very good lighting here.
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.
Dressed in sophisticated, yet casual luxury and mingling with the crème de la crème, while leisurely spectating “the game of aristocrats,” describes both the typical day in the life of the Vicomte A. man, as well as this year’s GCC Polo Cup, organized by Saudi based NGO, BMG Foundation.
